The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center: SINGERS / 2026-27 ENSEMBLE

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New York: Received By Mon Mar 03, 2025
April Audition Deadline

Chicago: Received By Tue Apr 08, 2025
May Audition Deadline

Chicago: Received By Fri Jun 06, 2025
July Audition Deadline

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 2025

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*

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

April 6, 2025 OPERA America - New York City, NY

April 7, 2025 OPERA America - New York City, NY

May 16, 2025 Lyric Opera of Chicago - Chicago, IL

May 17, 2025 Lyric Opera of Chicago - Chicago, IL

July 11, 2025 Lyric Opera of Chicago - Chicago, IL

July 12, 2025 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 committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, parental status, socio-economic status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

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.