Union Avenue Opera

Union Avenue Opera - Auditions 2025 Season

Deadline(s):
Received By Sun Jan 05, 2025

 

Please note: UAO only considers artists for the current season and not future consideration. Applicants are encouraged to consider the season’s repertoire before submitting an application.
 
All applications will be reviewed and considered on a rolling basis however it may take several weeks to notify artists of status. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Due to the number of applications received, and time constraints, not all applicants will be granted a live audition. UAO will reserve an equal number of audition slots for each production in consideration. All granted auditions will be in-person at one of the scheduled audition locations. Audio, video, zoom auditions are not being considered at this time.

Please contact Emily at info@unionavenueopera.org with any questions regarding this application. For technical help, please contact help@yaptracker.com.

2025 Festival Season Application

All performance and rehearsal dates are in 2025

Personal Information

First Name*

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E-mail Address*

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Website

Mailing Address*

City*

State*

Please use a standard two letter state abbreviation where applicable.

Zip Code*

Eligibility* - Select - Array ( [itemId] => 16483 [bID] => 47693 [title] => I am a citizen or national of the United States [subtitle] => [position] => 0 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) I am a citizen or national of the United States Array ( [itemId] => 16484 [bID] => 47693 [title] => I am a lawful permanent resident alien [subtitle] => [position] => 1 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) I am a lawful permanent resident alien Array ( [itemId] => 16485 [bID] => 47693 [title] => I am a foreign national authorized to work in the US through September 30, 2025 [subtitle] => [position] => 2 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) I am a foreign national authorized to work in the US through September 30, 2025 Array ( [itemId] => 16486 [bID] => 47693 [title] => I am a Canadian citizen eligible to obtain a P2 visa (at applicant's expense) [subtitle] => [position] => 3 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) I am a Canadian citizen eligible to obtain a P2 visa (at applicant's expense) Array ( [itemId] => 16487 [bID] => 47693 [title] => Other [subtitle] => [position] => 4 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) Other UAO cannot assist in the processing of visas for foreign applicants and requires evidence of legal work eligibility at time of audition.

If other, please explain:

Application History* - Select - Array ( [itemId] => 14812 [bID] => 43784 [title] => I applied for a UAO audition in a previous season [subtitle] => [position] => 0 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) I applied for a UAO audition in a previous season Array ( [itemId] => 14813 [bID] => 43784 [title] => I have never applied for an audition with UAO [subtitle] => [position] => 1 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) I have never applied for an audition with UAO

Audition History* - Select - Array ( [itemId] => 14814 [bID] => 43785 [title] => I sang a UAO audition in a previous season [subtitle] => [position] => 0 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) I sang a UAO audition in a previous season Array ( [itemId] => 14815 [bID] => 43785 [title] => I have never sung an audition for UAO [subtitle] => [position] => 1 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) I have never sung an audition for UAO

Click here if you are currently pursuing your undergraduate degree

Yes, I am currently enrolled in an undergraduate program.

If yes, where are you enrolled?

Application Details

Voice Type* - Select - Array ( [itemId] => 5152 [bID] => 27982 [title] => Soprano [subtitle] => [position] => 0 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) Soprano Array ( [itemId] => 5153 [bID] => 27982 [title] => Mezzo Soprano [subtitle] => [position] => 1 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) Mezzo Soprano Array ( [itemId] => 5154 [bID] => 27982 [title] => Alto [subtitle] => [position] => 2 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) Alto Array ( [itemId] => 5155 [bID] => 27982 [title] => Contralto [subtitle] => [position] => 3 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) Contralto Array ( [itemId] => 5156 [bID] => 27982 [title] => Countertenor [subtitle] => [position] => 4 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) Countertenor Array ( [itemId] => 5157 [bID] => 27982 [title] => Tenor [subtitle] => [position] => 5 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) Tenor Array ( [itemId] => 5158 [bID] => 27982 [title] => Baritone [subtitle] => [position] => 6 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) Baritone Array ( [itemId] => 5159 [bID] => 27982 [title] => Bass-Baritone [subtitle] => [position] => 7 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) Bass-Baritone Array ( [itemId] => 5160 [bID] => 27982 [title] => Bass [subtitle] => [position] => 8 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) Bass

Indicate the show(s) for which you are available:*

Rehearsals for each show begin three weeks prior to opening night. There are additional CHORUS ONLY rehearsals in May/June.

MY FAIR LADY (Lerner and Loewe) - performed in English 2025 Performances: July 5, 6(m), 11, 12. Rehearsals begin June 16.

JOSEPHINE (Cipullo) performed in English - double bill 2025 Performances: July 25, 26, August 1,2. Rehearsals begin July 7

PAGLIACCI (Leoncavallo) - Performed in Italian - double bill 2025 Performances: July 25, 26, August 1,2. Rehearsals begin July 7

SALOME (Strauss) - Performed in German 2025 Performances: August 15, 16, 22, 23. Rehearsals begin July 28

Which role(s) from our season ar you interested in? *

Please be specific. If chorus only, enter CHORUS. UAO does not hire covers.

Are you interested in a chorus position?*

Chorus positions are paid, however UAO only considers local artists for chorus.

Yes, I am a local artist and would like to be considered for chorus AFTER being considered for a role

Yes, I am a local artist and ONLY interested in Chorus

No, I am not interested in chorus and only want to be considered for Principal/Comprimario roles

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Resume*

Resume should include education (with dates) and performances.

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Audition Preferences

All auditions for the 2025 Festival Season will be in-person. At this time UAO is not accepting virtual submissions (live or recorded).

Please select your preferred audition time block* - Select - Array ( [itemId] => 16427 [bID] => 47641 [title] => NYC - Wednesday, January 22 (10AM - 2PM) [subtitle] => [position] => 0 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) NYC - Wednesday, January 22 (10AM - 2PM) Array ( [itemId] => 16428 [bID] => 47641 [title] => NYC - Wednesday, January 22 (2PM - 6PM) [subtitle] => [position] => 1 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) NYC - Wednesday, January 22 (2PM - 6PM) Array ( [itemId] => 16429 [bID] => 47641 [title] => NYC - Thursday, January 23 (11AM - 2PM) [subtitle] => [position] => 2 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) NYC - Thursday, January 23 (11AM - 2PM) Array ( [itemId] => 16430 [bID] => 47641 [title] => NYC - Thursday, January 23 (2PM - 7PM) [subtitle] => [position] => 3 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) NYC - Thursday, January 23 (2PM - 7PM) Array ( [itemId] => 16431 [bID] => 47641 [title] => NYC - Friday, January 24 (10AM - 2PM) [subtitle] => [position] => 4 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) NYC - Friday, January 24 (10AM - 2PM) Array ( [itemId] => 16432 [bID] => 47641 [title] => NYC - Friday, January 24 (2PM - 6PM) [subtitle] => [position] => 5 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) NYC - Friday, January 24 (2PM - 6PM) Array ( [itemId] => 16433 [bID] => 47641 [title] => STL - Thursday, January 30 (2PM to 7PM) [subtitle] => [position] => 6 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) STL - Thursday, January 30 (2PM to 7PM) Array ( [itemId] => 16434 [bID] => 47641 [title] => STL - Friday, January 31 (11AM - 2PM) [subtitle] => [position] => 7 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) STL - Friday, January 31 (11AM - 2PM) Array ( [itemId] => 16435 [bID] => 47641 [title] => STL - Friday, January 31 (2PM - 7PM) [subtitle] => [position] => 8 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) STL - Friday, January 31 (2PM - 7PM) Array ( [itemId] => 16436 [bID] => 47641 [title] => STL - Saturday, February 1 (10AM - 2PM) [subtitle] => [position] => 9 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) STL - Saturday, February 1 (10AM - 2PM) Array ( [itemId] => 16437 [bID] => 47641 [title] => STL - Saturday, February 1 (2PM - 6PM) [subtitle] => [position] => 10 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) STL - Saturday, February 1 (2PM - 6PM) While not guaranteed, we will do our best to accommodate your preferred audition time block.

Please indicate ALL available audition dates/time blocks*

NYC - Wednesday, January 22 (10AM - 2PM)

NYC - Wednesday, January 22 (2PM - 6PM)

NYC - Thursday, January 23 (11AM - 2PM)

NYC - Thursday, January 23 (2PM - 7PM)

NYC - Friday, January 24 (10AM - 2PM)

NYC - Friday, January 24 (2PM - 6PM)

STL - Thursday, January 30 (2PM to 7PM)

STL - Friday, January 31 (11AM - 2PM)

STL - Friday, January 31 (2PM - 7PM)

STL - Saturday, February 1 (10AM - 2PM)

STL - Saturday, February 1 (2PM - 6PM)

Use the space provided for additional audition availability information.

APPROVED applications subject to an audition fee (to cover the cost of provided pianist, fee still applicable even if bringing own pianist $40 NYC and $15 STL; STL fee waved for artists residing within 60 miles of UAO). Fee is to be paid within 5 days of your application being APPROVED. Upon application approval an email will be sent to you with instructions on how to pay. Do not send in payment prior to being granted an audition. All audition fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

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