The Glimmerglass Festival

The Glimmerglass Festival Young Artists Program: Musical Theater Application (2012)

This application closed on Wednesday February 8, 2012.


Thank you for your interest in auditioning for the Young Artists Program at the Glimmerglass Festival.

Members of the Young Artists Program sing principal and supporting roles, cover all roles in mainstage productions (except where noted), sing in the chorus, are presented in concerts and cabarets, receive weekly coachings, participate in master classes, and perform in the community.  Young Artists will also have the privilege of working with 2012 Artist in Residence, Eric Owens.

Applicants for Glimmerglass Festival's Young Artists Program must be fully available to the company from May 29 through August 25, 2012.  Applicants must be United States citizens or have the right to work in the United States.  Non-U.S. citizens must send a photocopy of documentary proof of right to work.

Please note that the Young Artists Program has two tracks: opera and musical theater. 

This audition is for musical theater positions and applicants must have extensive dance training/experience.

2012 Festival
Principal Guest Artists and creative teams have been cast for all 2012 Productions. All remaining roles and covers TBD or to be assigned to members of the 2012 YAP


Verdi / Ghislanzoni
AIDA
Conductor: Nader Abbassi
Director: Francesca Zambello
Aida: Michelle Johnson
Amonasro: Eric Owens
Amneris: Daveda Karanas
Radames: Noah Stewart

Willson / Willson & Lacey
THE MUSIC MAN
Conductor:
John DeMain
Director: Marcia Milgrom Dodge
Harold Hill: Dwayne Croft
Marian Paroo:
Elizabeth Futral

Lully / Quinault
ARMIDE
Conductor: David Fallis
Director: Marshall Pynkoski
Choreographer: Jeannette Lajeunesse Zingg
Armide:
Peggy Kriha Dye
Hidraot:
Joao Fernandes
Renaud:
Colin Ainsworth

Weill / Anderson
LOST IN THE STARS
Conductor:
John DeMain
Director:
Tazewell Thompson
Stephen Kumalo: Eric Owens
The Leader: Sean Panikkar

Please contact at yap_info@glimmerglass.org with any questions regarding this application. For technical help, please contact help@yaptracker.com.

Personal Information

The program is limited to citizens of the United States and aliens holding permanent resident status
Please check all that apply Maximum number of selections permitted: 2

Contact Information

Audition Repertoire


Please bring two contrasting songs.  If you have operatic training and are comfortable offering operatic repertoire, one selection may be an aria.  Please enter the name of your two selections below.

There will be an initial dance call with callbacks on each audition day in addition to a vocal audition.

* Please note that, in an effort to assess facility with dialogue, some applicants will be asked to do a cold reading as part of the audition.  This pertains to both opera and musical theater applicants. Number of selections required: 2.
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Selected Performance Experience

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Dance Experience

(training/experience, length of study)
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Additional Skills

Education

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Professional References

Resume

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Headshot

Please upload one high-resolution photograph clearly marked with your name.

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Audio

An audio or video file is required with your application.  Applications without an audio or video submission will not be considered for an audition.
Please submit two contrasting songs with piano or orchestral accompaniment, made within 12 months of the YAP application deadline.

Number of selections required: 2.
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Performance Video

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

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As a reminder, this audition is for musical theater positions only and applicants must have extensive dance training/experience. All opera track positions have been filled.


Payment Details

All applications require a $25 non-refundable application fee.
Please note that should you be asked to audition in person, there will be no extra charge for the pianist provided.
Please note: all application fees are non-refundable.