Charlottesville Opera

2026 Ader Emerging Artist Auditions

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

First round auditions will be via video submission for the 2026 season. Callback auditions will be held on December 1 and 2, 2025 in NYC and via Zoom on December 3 and 4, 2025.

Charlottesville Opera provides Ader Emerging Artists with an enriching way to enhance their professional careers. Singers have performance opportunities not only in mainstage productions at The Paramount Theater in downtown Charlottesville but also in cover runs, performances in Broadway, Opera Greats, and New Music Concerts. Ader Emerging Artists will experience a wide array of training and performing experiences.

2026 Summer Season:
"Cinderella" (Rodgers and Hammerstein)
Ader Emerging Artists will have the opportunity to perform and/or cover leading, supporting, and comprimario roles. All Artists should be prepared to sing in the chorus. There will be a cover performance with piano.

"Il barbiere di Siviglia" (Rossini)
Ader Emerging Artists will have the opportunity to perform and/or cover leading, supporting, and comprimario roles. All Artists should be prepared to sing in the chorus. There will be a cover performance with piano.

Arts for All FestivALL - live outdoor concert with orchestra, chorus and dancers. Ader Emerging Artists will perform solos, duets, ensembles, and choruses from opera and musical theater.

Expectations:

Ader Emerging Artists will be in residence in Charlottesville, VA from June 1 through July 20, 2026. This is a paid program with compensation varying based on role assignments and ranging from $2,500 to $3,000 for the season.

Ader Emerging Artists will receive up to $350 in travel reimbursement to and from Charlottesville. Reimbursement will be provided upon receipt of airfare, gas receipts, or credit card statement. Mileage reimbursements not included.

Host housing (private room/bath in a donor's home) will be provided. Charlottesville Opera only provides housing to participants and does not provide housing to spouses/partners, children, other relatives and/or pets.

Transportation to and from Charlottesville is the responsibility of the artist. Artists are encouraged to bring their own car. The company will work with artists to coordinate in town transportation if necessary. Charlottesville is a largely suburban area. Uber and Lyft services are not widely available. It is important to note that rehearsal spaces and housing assignments are not guaranteed to be within walking distance and public transit in Charlottesville is not consistent or available in some locations. Artists are encouraged to bring their own car.

Contact Information:
Charlottesville Opera
226 E High Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
434.293.4500 ext. 103
hayley@charlottesvilleopera.org
https://www.charlottesvilleopera.org/

Come Sing with us in historic Charlottesville!

The city of Charlottesville, located in west central Virginia, is approximately 100 miles southwest of Washington, DC and 70 miles northwest of Richmond, Virginia. Known for its architectural and historical significance and natural beauty, Charlottesville is home to the University of Virginia and Thomas Jefferson’s house Monticello, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Downtown Charlottesville features one of the longest outdoor pedestrian malls in the United State with stores, restaurants, and civic attractions. The city hosts world-class entertainment and has an active, highly regarded arts and theater community.

Please contact Hayley Kukulis at hayley@charlottesvilleopera.org with any questions regarding this application. For technical help, please contact help@yaptracker.com.

Personal Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Please select your voice type:*

Callback Location*

Please select all available callback location options.

Live Callback: New York December 1 & 2

Zoom Callback December 3 & 4

Please view by video submissions in lieu of a live or Zoom callback.

Will you be able to bring a car to Charlottesville?*

Artists are encouraged to bring their own car.

Yes, I will be able to bring a car.

No, I will not be able to bring a car.

Contact Information

E-mail address*

Address line 1*

Address line 2

City*

State/Province*

Please use the standard two letter state abbreviation where applicable (TN, VA, NY).

Zip/Post Code*

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Recordings

Applicants will submit the following:

One operatic aria.
One musical theater piece.

Video Selections*

Please note the recording requirements above. You must submit the appropriate recordings to ensure consideration of your application form. Number of video and/or audio (combined total) required: 2.

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Audio Files

Video submissions are strongly preferred. Please note the recording requirements above. You must submit the appropriate recordings to ensure consideration of your application form. Maximum number of audio and/or video (combined total) permitted: 2

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Headshot

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Resume

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Please list your dance and movement experience: