Sarasota Opera

Apprentice Artists Program Application (2027)

This application closed on Sunday August 9, 2026.

Thank you for your interest in Sarasota Opera's Apprentice Artists Program. Singers, please complete the form below. Pianists, please email Marco Nisticò at mnistico@sarasotaopera.org to arrange an audition.

IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY THE OPPORTUNITY LISTING BEFORE APPLYING

Please contact Marco Nisticò at mnistico@sarasotaopera.org with any questions regarding this application. For technical help, please contact help@yaptracker.com.

Personal Information

Please select your voice type. NOTE: Sarasota Opera does not offer any opportunities for countertenors.*

First Name*

Last Name*

Please check where you want to audition.*

Maximum number of selections permitted: 2

New York City Pearl Studios, 500 8th Ave, New York, NY, Room 1204

Chicago Lyric Opera of Chicago, 20 N Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL

Sarasota Sarasota Opera House, 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL

Select your preferred audition time frame (multiple answers accepted but do not select more than 2 options)*

Maximum number of selections permitted: 2

New York City: Day 1 Wednesday, September 9 10am-6pm

New York City: Day 2 Thursday, September 10, 10am-6pm

Chicago Saturday, September 12, 10am-6pm

Sarasota Monday, September 14, 10am-6pm

Contact Information

E-mail Address*

Address Line 1*

Address Line 2

City*

State/Province*

Please use a standard two letter abbreviation where applicable.

Zip/Post Code*

Country*

Cell Telephone*

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

Home Telephone

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

AUDITION SELECTONS

List the four arias that you would like to offer at your audition.*

DO NOT AUTOFILL this section.
AUDITION ARIAS: Your audition repertoire should consist of four (4) arias in their original language. Because of the repertoire of the company, we are most likely to ask for selections from the standard repertoire. It is unlikely we will hear baroque or contemporary selections. No musical theater.
Number of selections required: 4.

Selection 1

Aria

Opera

Composer

Selection 2

Aria

Opera

Composer

Selection 3

Aria

Opera

Composer

Selection 4

Aria

Opera

Composer

How did you hear about the Sarasota Opera Apprentice Artists Program?

Artistic Affiliates*(Please give SPECIFIC names of colleagues, schools, or teachers.

Resumé

Resumé*

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Headshot

Headshot*

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Before completing and submitting your application for the Sarasota Opera Apprentice Artists Program, please read the information provided in the OPPORTUNITIES section.

Eligibility Document and Video Submission

Personal Documents*

Please submit a copy of ID proof that clearly shows your day of birth. If you are not a US citizen, submit a copy of your valid US work permit. You will not be chosen for an audition unless you already have a work permit. Number of documents required: 1.

You must be signed in to add your resume.

VIDEO SUBMISSION*

Please upload a recent video recording of one aria. Preferred languages are Italian, French and German. This video submission will help determine whether or not you will be granted a live audition. The video does not have to be of professional quality, however the sound should not be distorted, especially on high notes. Number of selections required: 1.

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Have you read the OPPORTUNITIES section?*

It is very important that you do so. You can find that here.

Yes

I am or will be on August 30, 2026*

A United States citizen

in possession of a green card

in possession of another visa that allows me to work in the United States