Opera Theatre of Saint Louis: SINGER Application 2022-2023

This application closed on Friday September 9, 2022.

All applicants will be notified by email of their application status by October 3, 2022.

All materials must be submitted online via YAP Tracker application. In addition to the application form, you will be required to upload your résumé (pdf), one high-resolution headshot (png or jpg), and a video recording to be considered. Please record what you sing best.

Before submitting, please check if anything may have been auto-filled incorrectly. Incorrect information submitted due to an auto-fill error may result in a voided application.

Personal Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Professional Name (if different)

Voice Type*

Date of Birth*

MM/DD/YYYY Format

Preferred Pronouns*

She/Her/Hers

He/Him/His

They/Them/Theirs

Prefer not to say

Other

Please specify below

Please write your preferred pronouns if not listed above

Preferred Audition Location*

Los Angeles

(November 10)

Houston

(November 11)

Cincinnati

(November 12)

Atlanta

(November 13)

New York

(November 14-17)

Miami

(November 18)

Saint Louis

(November 19)

Audition Locations

If you are available for more than one audition location, please indicate here. Additionally, please indicate all dates for which you are available to audition.

Los Angeles November 10

Houston November 11

Cincinnati November 12

Atlanta November 13

New York City - November 14

New York City – November 15

New York City – November 16

New York City – November 17

Miami November 18

Saint Louis November 19

Contact Information

E-mail address*

Primary Phone*

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

Current Address Line 1*

Current Address Line 2

City*

State/Province*

Please use a 2 letter code such as MO, NY, CA etc.

Zip/Post Code*

Country*

Place of Birth/Hometown (City, State, Country)*

Website

Have you been previously engaged as a Gerdine Young Artist with Opera Theatre of Saint Louis? *

Yes

If yes, please indicate the year(s):

Are you a US citizen?*

Applicants must be United States citizens or have the right to work in the United States to apply. If applicants secure a contract, non-U.S. citizens must send a photocopy of right-to-work documentation. Note: Canadians may gain the right to work by joining Canadian Federation of Musicians and applying for a P2 Visa. This process is completed ONLY after successfully securing a contract with Opera Theatre of Saint Louis and will be done at your own expense.

Yes

Citizenship detail

If you are not a US citizen, please list your country of citizenship and if you have the right to work in the U.S. (e.g. Green Card, visa type, and expiration date)

Languages (Native/Studied)*

Specify language and years of study/fluency

Movement/Dance Training*

Include style of dance, training/experience, and length of training

Do you play any musical instruments?*

If yes, please indicate the instrument and length of training

Please list any teaching artist and/or education/community engagement experience*

Please list any other special skills and level of experience*

Education*

Education 1

Education 2

Education 3

Education 4

Professional References*

Number of selections required: 2.

Selection 1

Selection 2

Why is this opportunity important for you now?*

Additional Details

Video File*

Please upload one (1) video file made within 12 months of the application deadline. Please verify that your video file works before submitting. Files that do not work will result in a voided application. Number of selections required: 1.

You must be signed in to add videos.

Please include a resume*

You must be signed in to add your resume.

Please include a headshot*

You must be signed in to add your headshot.

Audition Repertoire List*

Number of selections required: 4.

Selection 1

Selection 2

Selection 3

Selection 4

How did you learn about this program?*

OTSL website

YAP Tracker

OPERA America

Friend/Colleague

Social Media

Former GYA

Teacher Recommendation

Other

please specify below

If you answered other, please specify

Application Process Information:

There is no application fee.
Incomplete and/or late applications will not be accepted or considered.
If granted an in-person audition, a pianist will be provided at no cost to the applicant. Auditionees are welcome to bring their own pianist at their own expense.
Applicants will be notified if granted an audition no later than October 3, 2022.
Participation in the GYA program is limited to United States citizens or individuals who have valid documentation to work legally in the United States.
All applicants must be available to work in St. Louis on April 23 through June 25, 2023.
An automated e-mail response will confirm receipt of your materials once submitted.
For more information or questions regarding the 2023 Gerdine Young Artists Program auditions, email audition@opera-stl.org.

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, veteran, or disability status.

Demographic Information

This section is used only for statistical purposes. It is not part of the selection process and will not be accessible or considered by the judges.

With which of the following do you self-identify?*

Select all that apply

Agender

Nonbinary/Third Gender

Female

Male

Prefer not to say

Prefer to self describe

If applicable, please self-describe here:

Do you self-identify as transgender?*

Select all that apply

Yes

Prefer not to say

Prefer to self-describe

If applicable, please self-describe here:

With which of the following do you self-identify?*

Select all that apply

American Indian, Alaska Native, Indigenous, or First Nation

Arab, Middle Eastern, or North African

Asian, East

Asian, South/Southeast

Black or African American

Hispanic, Latino, Latina, or Latine

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Two or more races

White

Prefer not to say

Prefer to self-describe

If applicable, please self-describe here:

Do you self-identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community?*

Select all that apply

Yes

Prefer not to say

Prefer to self-describe

If applicable, please self-describe here:

Do you self-identify as a person with a disability?*

Select all that apply

Yes

Prefer not to say

Prefer to self-describe

If applicable, please self-describe here: