The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center Application for 2019/20

This application closed on Tuesday May 29, 2018.

The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center is an equal opportunity employer/program.

The National Auditions are sponsored by American Airlines, the official airline of Lyric Opera of Chicago.

The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center is supported by the Illinois Arts Council Agency and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Personal Information

Professional First Name*

Professional Last Name*

Legal Name*

Voice Type*

Other instruments studied

Have you auditioned for the Ryan Opera Center before?*

Yes

If yes, in which year(s)?*

How did you hear about the Ryan Opera Center? (check all that apply)*

Voice teacher / coach

YAP Tracker

Facebook

LyricOpera.org

Attended a Ryan Opera Center / Lyric Opera of Chicago performance

Magazine or blog

Word of mouth

Work Authorization Status

Are you a U.S. Citizen?*

Yes

If no, are you authorized to work in the U.S.?*

Yes

Contact Information through September 2018

Current Address*

City*

State*

Zip*

Country*

Telephone Number*

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

Additional Telephone Number (optional)

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

E-mail address*

Education and Training

Education and Vocal Studies*

Education 1

Education 2

Education 3

How long have you been out of school?*

Currently attending school

1 year

1-2 years

2+ years

Additional Training

Opera Training Programs*

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

Selection 1

Selection 2

Selection 3

Selection 4

Selection 5

Voice Teacher(s) and Dates of Study*

Vocal Coach(es) and Dates of Study*

Performance Experience

Performance Experience*

Please list the 5 most recently completed or upcoming roles (may include college/conservatory).

Role 1

Role 2

Role 3

Role 4

Role 5

Video

Video Files*

-Upload your audition video to your video profile page. We recommend you choose the YouTube upload option.
-The audition material should be recorded within six months prior to the application deadline.
-Videos must consist of two contrasting operatic arias, date of recording must be noted, filmed in a full shot (full body shot), set to public view, and may not include oratorio arias, songs, or excerpts from staged or concert performances.
-DVDs and emailed video files will not be accepted. Please write to help@yaptracker.com should you need assistance uploading your video. Number of selections required: 2.

You must be signed in to add videos.

Headshot

Please include a headshot*

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Resume

Please include a resume*

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Preferred Audition Date

Audition Date*

If you advance through pre-screening, please indicate which live audition dates you prefer and take note of its respective city.

April 21, 2018

New York City

April 23, 2018

New York City

April 24, 2018

New York City

May 12, 2018

Chicago

May 13, 2018

Chicago

July 13, 2018

Chicago

July 14, 2018

Chicago

Aria Selection*

Number of selections required: 5.

Selection 1

Selection 2

Selection 3

Selection 4

Selection 5

Please review your application information before clicking "submit."*

Number of selections required: 1.

Yes, I have reviewed my application, and all information is complete and accurate.

Fee and Audition: All applications are free. Select applicants will be invited to a live audition via e-mail. Those who accept our invitation to a live audition will need to pay an audition fee of $30 by the designated date or withdraw in writing. Instructions for audition fee payment will be sent with your audition invitation. Applicants unable to appear for their scheduled audition may be eliminated from consideration.