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Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration Point

2026 Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration Point Vocal Artist Application

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Deadline(s):

Recording: Received By Sun Dec 14, 2025
Deadline for possible early decision

Baltimore: Received By Mon Jan 12, 2026

New York: Received By Wed Jan 14, 2026

Boston: Received By Thu Jan 15, 2026

Norman: Received By Mon Jan 19, 2026

Ft Worth: Received By Tue Jan 20, 2026

Houston: Received By Wed Jan 21, 2026

Kansas City: Received By Thu Jan 22, 2026

Ann Arbor: Received By Tue Jan 27, 2026

Cincinnati: Received By Wed Jan 28, 2026

Chicago: Received By Thu Jan 29, 2026

Virtual: Received By Sat Jan 31, 2026

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Thank you for applying for the 2026 season of Opera in the Ozarks. This will be the 76th season at Inspiration Point where we opened our new, state-of-the-art theater in May 2025.

Before completing the application below, read the audition and program information found at https://operaintheozarks.com/audition. Those auditioning virtually will submit three selections with the application.

Those requesting a live audition will be assigned a time at their preferred site after submitting the completed application. See the website above for January dates and locations. Those auditioning live may submit one video selection as a prelude to their audition.
If applying for financial aid, please complete the separate scholarship application found at: https://operaintheozarks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/OIO-sholarship-application-2026.pdf

Please contact Auditions coordinator at auditions@opera.org with any questions regarding this application. For technical help, please contact help@yaptracker.com.

Where will you audition?*

Select a live or virtual audition

I will audition virtually.

Deadline for possible early decision:12/14. Deadline for priority consideration: January 31

Baltimore

January 15

New York City

January 17

Boston

January 18

Norman, OK

January 22

Dallas-Fort Worth

January 23

Houston

January 24

Kansas City

January 25

Ann Arbor

January 30

Cincinnati

January 31

Chicago

February 1

To which program are you applying? (See website for description)*

Emerging Artist

Studio Artist

Please select your voice type.*

Personal Information

Last Name*

First Name*

Contact Information

E-mail address (permanent personal, not university)*

Cell Number*

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

Age (as of 5/1/2026)*

Résumé and Headshot

Please upload a résumé*

You must be signed in to add your resume.

Please upload a headshot (black and white or color). High resolution JPEG preferred, PDF is okay.*

You must be signed in to add your headshot.

Financial Aid

Applicants are encouraged to seek assistance from several sources. Are you applying for financial aid from Opera in the Ozarks?*

Yes

Financial Assistance

If applying for financial assistance please upload a fully completed, signed PDF copy of the 2026 Scholarship Application, which can be downloaded at https://opera.org/audition. Please name your document (your): "LAST NAME, First name--voice type 2026 FA application"

Maximum number of documents permitted: 1

You must be signed in to add your resume.

Artistic and Educational Experience

Current or most recent academic institution*

School

Major

Degree

Year

Education, previous

School

Major

Degree

Year

School

Major

Degree

Year

Summer programs, years and roles if applicable*

ROLES OF INTEREST: after consulting with your teacher, director and/or coach, please list--in order of interest--the roles from the 2026 season that you agree would be appropriate for your voice and level of experience.*

Video submissions

Audition "Interview" video -- required of all applicants

Please record a short, informal video (1-2 minutes, cell phone is OK) in which you share: 1) what unique qualities would you bring to the 2026 vocal artist company, and 2) what, specifically, you would wish to accomplish if chosen. Plan, but don't script, your thoughts. We wish to get sense of your personality and ambitions.

Audition "Interview" video*

Minimum number of selections permitted: 1. Maximum number of selections permitted: 2

You must be signed in to add videos.

FOR VIRTUAL AUDITION APPLICANTS : Please include video files of three selections that have been recorded since August, 2025. Applicants auditioning live may upload one selection as a prelude to that audition. Present at least one aria in Italian, one in English and another in the language of your choice. One may be an art song, oratorio aria or musical theatre selection. If possible, announce your selections individually.

Maximum number of selections permitted: 3

You must be signed in to add videos.

Additional Information

Performance vocal range (example C3 - C5)*

Height*

Home City/Town and State*

Personal pronouns

References

List three present or past teachers, coaches, directors or conductors that know your abilities, accomplishments, and potential.

References*

Number of selections required: 3.

Selection 1

Reference Last Name

Reference First Name

Reference institution

Reference position or relationship

Reference email address

Selection 2

Reference Last Name

Reference First Name

Reference institution

Reference position or relationship

Reference email address

Selection 3

Reference Last Name

Reference First Name

Reference institution

Reference position or relationship

Reference email address

In addition to providing information for three references, applicants may upload a recent letter of recommendation (optional).

Please note: the company is not using the online recommendation process so your recommender will not be emailed. You must upload the letter of recommendation to your recommender's details on the corresponding profile page.

Maximum number permitted: 1 Allowed method(s): Scanned/Uploaded Letter.

You must be signed in to add recommendations.

Payment Details

Payment Instructions

Please pay your application/audition fee by credit or debit card. Your application will not be complete and an audition will not be scheduled or video reviewed until payment is submitted.

Amount: $25.00 (USD)

Please select your payment type* Credit Card

Credit Card First Name

Credit Card Last Name

Credit Card Number

Card Expiry Date

CVV (3- or 4-digit code on your card)

Billing ZIP/Postal Code

Please note: all application fees are non-refundable.