2023 Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Apprentice and Studio Artists Training Program Application

This application closed on Friday October 28, 2022.

Central City Opera is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic data or any other legally protected status.

Personal Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Please select your voice type*

Date of Birth*

MM/DD/YYYY Format; Age limit for the program is 33 years.

Height

Eligibility*

I am a citizen or national of the United States

I am a lawful permanent resident alien

I am a foreign national authorized to work in the US through August 6, 2023

I am a Canadian citizen eligible to obtain a P2 visa (at applicant's expense)

Please write your preferred pronouns

Contact Information

Address line 1*

Address line 2

City*

State/Province*

Zip/Post Code*

Country*

Mobile Number*

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

Alternate Phone

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

E-mail address*

Website

Educational and Training Background

Academic Studies*

Education 1

Education 2

Education 3

Current Voice Instructor*

Stage Experience, including dance experience (highlights—do not refer to resumé)*

Role 1

Role 2

Role 3

Role 4

Role 5

Role 6

Have you been an AGMA apprentice before?*

Yes

If yes, please give company name & dates

Have you been an apprentice with a non-AGMA training program?*

Yes

If yes, please give company name & dates

Have you ever applied for an audition with Central City Opera before?*

Yes

If yes, when did you apply?

Did you receive an audition?*

Yes

Audition Details

Preference for audition location (select one or more):*

Maximum number of selections permitted: 5

Denver: November 12, 2022

Baton Rouge: November 20, 2022

Chicago: November 27, 2022

Chicago: November 28, 2022

New York: November 30, 2022

New York: December 1, 2022

New York: December 2, 2022

New York: December 3, 2022

New York: December 4, 2022

List four prepared contrasting arias in English, Italian, German, & French.*

If appropriate, one should be from the 2023 repertoire. You should also have a musical theatre piece ready. Major understudies and minor roles in Romeo et Juliette, Kiss Me Kate and Otello will be cast from these auditions. Number of selections required: 4.

Selection 1

Selection 2

Selection 3

Selection 4

Media Requirements

Applicants may submit submit two (2) separate videos of recorded arias (not songs or oratorio). All videos submitted should be a clear and current representation of you. Please use the following guidelines for your video submissions:

Videos should be recorded within the past three (3) months. Please mark each submission with the date it was recorded or announce it verbally before you begin singing;
Videos should be accompanied by a pianist or piano track (orchestral track or concert setting also works);
Each recording should be performed in one “take” without stopping. Do not combine multiple recording sessions together;
Do not use audio enhancements, effects or editing (except for basic combining of piano/vocal tracks);
Arias submitted should be in contrasting styles and different languages (one English piece is recommended).

Please attach video submissions.

*Not required for in-person auditions. Maximum number of selections permitted: 3

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Resume

Please include a one-page .PDF file resume. **Resume MUST be a .PDF file, not a document.*

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Headshot

Please include a headshot.*

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Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

Please upload your proof of your COVID-19 vaccination card.*

Number of documents required: 1.

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Non-US Citizens Only

Please include proof of right to work in the United States.

Maximum number of documents permitted: 1

You must be signed in to add your resume.

Program Details

Releases during the period of May 23 - August 6, 2023 will not be granted. Central City Opera's Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Apprentice and Studio Artists Training Programs are limited to citizens of the United States and non-citizens with appropriate requisite working/training visas. According to our agreement with AGMA, Studio Artists may NOT be AGMA members, current or past.

Additional Details

Voluntary Demographic Information*

This information is for data purposes only and will not be used in the awarding of auditions or contracts. For more information on the categories below, please visit appendix 4 on the following page: https://eeocdata.org/eeo1/howto/instructionbooklet

Hispanic or Latino

White (Not Hispanic or Latino)

Black or African American (Not Hispanic or Latino)

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (Not Hispanic or Latino)

Asian (Not Hispanic or Latino)

Native American or Alaska Native (Not Hispanic or Latino)

Two or more races

I do not wish to disclose

Movement/Dance Training

Please include style of dance, training/experience and length of training.