The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center: SINGERS / 2025-26 ENSEMBLE

This application closed on Tuesday June 11, 2024.

For full details and program requirements, please visit the opportunity listing.

Personal Information

Professional First Name*

Professional Last Name*

Legal Name*

Voice Type*

Other instruments studied

Have you auditioned for the Ryan Opera Center before?*

Yes

If yes, in which year(s)?*

How did you hear about the Ryan Opera Center? (check all that apply)*

Voice teacher / coach

YAP Tracker

Facebook

LyricOpera.org

Attended a Ryan Opera Center / Lyric Opera of Chicago performance

Magazine or blog

Word of mouth

Work Authorization Status

Are you a U.S. Citizen?*

Yes

If no, are you authorized to work in the U.S.?*

Yes

Contact Information through September 2024

Current Address*

City*

State*

Zip*

Country*

Telephone Number*

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

Additional Telephone Number (optional)

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

E-mail address*

Education and Training

Education and Vocal Studies*

Education 1

Education 2

Education 3

Additional Training

Opera Training Programs*

Minimum number of selections permitted: 1. Maximum number of selections permitted: 5

Selection 1

Selection 2

Selection 3

Selection 4

Selection 5

Voice Teacher(s) and Dates of Study*

Vocal Coach(es) and Dates of Study*

Performance Experience

Performance Experience*

Please list the 5 most recently completed or upcoming roles (may include college/conservatory).

Role 1

Role 2

Role 3

Role 4

Role 5

Video

Video Files*

-Upload your audition video to your video profile page. We recommend you choose the YouTube upload option.
-The audition material should be recorded within one year prior to the application deadline.
-Videos must consist of two contrasting operatic arias, date of recording must be noted, filmed in a full shot (full body or 3/4 body shot), and may not include oratorio arias or art songs. Excerpts from staged or concert performances are ineligible unless absolutely necessary.
-DVDs and emailed video files will not be accepted. Please write to help@yaptracker.com should you need assistance uploading your video.
***Your video must be set to public view and must be enabled for viewing in USA.***

Number of selections required: 2.

You must be signed in to add videos.

Tips for recording auditions: https://www.operaamerica.org/media/xf5b4gj3/recordingauditionsathome.pdf

Headshot

Please include a headshot*

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Resume

Please include a resume*

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Preferred Audition Date

Audition Date*

Should you advance through pre-screening, please indicate which live Preliminary Audition date(s) you prefer and take note of its respective city.

April 29, 2024 OPERA America - New York City, NY

April 30, 2024 OPERA America - New York City, NY

May 18, 2024 Lyric Opera of Chicago - Chicago, IL

May 19, 2024 Lyric Opera of Chicago - Chicago, IL

July 12, 2024 Lyric Opera of Chicago - Chicago, IL

July 13, 2024 Lyric Opera of Chicago - Chicago, IL

Aria Selection*

(1 in Italian)
Number of selections required: 5.

Selection 1

Selection 2

Selection 3

Selection 4

Selection 5

Please review your application information before clicking "submit."*

Number of selections required: 1.

Yes, I have reviewed my application, and all information is complete and accurate.

No Fee/Live Audition: All applications are free. Select applicants will be invited to a live Preliminary Audition via e-mail through YAP Tracker. Applicants unable to appear for their scheduled audition may be eliminated from consideration.

The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center is an equal opportunity employer/program. The Ryan Opera Center encourages qualified artists from historically underrepresented groups, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color, to apply for its Ensemble.

Finalists’ airfares are generously provided by American Airlines as the Official Airline of the Ryan Opera Center National Auditions.

The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center is supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.