Vulcan Lyric (formerly Center City Opera Theater) Summer Young Artist Program

This application closed on Monday June 8, 2015.

Vulcan Lyric (formerly the Center City Opera Theater) has gained an international reputation for its commitment to develop new work, new audiences and new artists. Its Young Artist Program is central to its activities, and the focus of our Young Artist Program is on performance opportunities as well as advanced training oppportunities. All participants will sing roles in our productions, as well as have opportunities to perform in our outreach programs, and new works mini-festival.

A premium is placed on performers who can communicate both through their singing, acting and communication abilities. All artists will have the opportunity to work with regional and nationally recognized conductors, coaches and directors during their time in Philadelphia.

Vulcan Lyric's summer festival includes the the world premiere of Jeff Myer's & Royce Vavrek's Maren of Vardo:Satan's Bride, Cipullo's Glory Denied, a new Musical Theater show, and Catans's La hija de Rappaccini, plus our First Look mini-festival performances of upcoming new works.

The cost for this summer's six-week program is $1000. Limited scholarships are available.

All applicants will be granted an audition, either in person or via video application.

Contact Info

info@vulcanlyric.org

(215) 238-1555

www.VulcanLyric.org

Personal Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Voice Type*

Age*

Date of Birth*

Place of Birth*

US Citizen?*

Yes

If not a US citizen, can you provide proof of your ability to work legally in this country?

For which program are you applying?*

Singer

Pianist/Coach

Assistant Director

Assistant Designer

Assistant Stage Manager

Contact Information

Address Line 1*

Address Line 2

City*

State/Province*

Zip/Post Code*

Country*

Telephone (cell preferred)*

E-mail Address*

Permanent Address (if different)

Have you auditioned for Center City Opera Theater before?*

Yes

If Yes, when?

How did you learn about this program?*

Audition Location

Please select your preferred audition date:*

Maximum number of selections permitted: 2

Philadelphia: May 28

Philadelphia: May 29

Philadelphia: June 9

Education & Training

Education 1

Education 2

Education 3

Education 4

Education 5

Roles Performed

Present Teacher and Coaches

Artistic Affiliates*Please enter the names of your present teacher and coaches. Please include an email address and phone number.

Awards

Awards*

Award 1

Award 2

Award 3

Award 4

Award 5

Resume

Resume*

An up-to-date resume is REQUIRED.

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Headshot

Headshot*

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Audition Selections

Audition Selections*

Please include a Mozart aria, an Italian aria, a German or French aria and an English aria. Recitative must be included in either Mozart OR Italian selection.
Number of selections required: 4.

Selection 1

Selection 2

Selection 3

Selection 4

Video Auditions

For those who can not make our Philadelphia auditions, you may submit a video audition in lieu of a live audition. Please upload 3 arias. One must be Mozart, plus one in English. Please note: In Person Audition are PREFERRED. Maximum number of selections permitted: 3

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References

Please include the name and contact information (including phone & email) for three references. These should be people who know the applicant's CURRENT work really well, and will speak openly about the applicant's needs, challenges, abilities, and potential, but most importantly why our Young Artist Program is a fit for the applicant's current career path.*

Required Questions

What are three professional goals you have set for yourself this coming year?*

Why do you want to participate in Vulcan Lyric's young artist program?*

If you are accepted into the Vulcan Lyric's program, you will be required to live in Philadelphia region in order to be able to fully participate in the company's activities. Do you understand this requirement?*

Yes

Designer Portfolio

Personal Documents

If you are applying for a Director or Designer position, please upload a zip file of your portfolio.
Maximum number of documents permitted: 1

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Payment Details

Amount: $50.00 (USD)

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Please note: all application fees are non-refundable.