How to Apply

Eligibility

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or have valid documentation to work legally in the United States. If selected for the program, individuals must reside in Seattle for a total of 21weeks, from October through November 2011 and from January through April 2012. Before being accepted for an audition for the program, applicants must demonstrate, through submission of application materials, that they have the potential for a career in opera.

Application

Applications must be completed and returned to Seattle Opera, postmarked no later than October 2, 2010. Applications will be processed and audition notices will be e-mailed by October 29, 2010 for Seattle auditions and November 5, 2010 for Cincinnati and New York Auditions. Auditions are not guaranteed.

Application materials should be addressed to:
Seattle Opera Young Artists Program
1020 John Street
P.O. Box 9248
Seattle, WA 98109-0248
Applications via fax or e-mail will not be accepted.

Application Materials Must Include:

A completed application form (download here)
A recording of two contrasting arias (on audio CD or DVD; No MP3s)
A non-refundable $40 USD application fee (personal check or money order payable to Seattle Opera; do not send cash)
Resume of education and performing experience
A current 8" x 10" headshot
Name and contact information for three professional references (no letters of recommendation)

Auditions

Seattle Opera will hold auditions for our Young Artists Program on the dates listed below. Applicants must be prepared to sing five (5) arias, with at least one each in Italian, German, French, and English. In addition, applicants should prepare a comedic or dramatic monologue less than 2 minutes in length from an American play published after 1940. No Shakespeare, poetry, or translated opera libretti. Seattle Opera will provide an accompanist for these auditions, although applicants are allowed to bring their own.