Union Avenue Opera

Union Avenue Opera - Auditions 2026 Season

Deadline(s):
Received By Mon Dec 08, 2025

 
All applications will be reviewed and considered on a rolling basis however it may take several days to notify artists of status. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Please contact Emily at info@unionavenueopera.org with any questions regarding this application. For technical help, please contact help@yaptracker.com.

2026 Festival Season Application

All performance and rehearsal dates are in 2026

Personal Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Professional name (if different)

If you wish to share your pronouns with us, you may do so here.

E-mail Address*

Phone Number (cell)*

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Website

Mailing Address*

City*

State*

Please use a standard two letter state abbreviation where applicable.

Zip Code*

Eligibility* - Select - Array ( [itemId] => 16483 [bID] => 47693 [title] => I am a citizen or national of the United States [subtitle] => [position] => 0 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) I am a citizen or national of the United States Array ( [itemId] => 16484 [bID] => 47693 [title] => I am a lawful permanent resident alien [subtitle] => [position] => 1 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) I am a lawful permanent resident alien Array ( [itemId] => 16485 [bID] => 47693 [title] => I am a foreign national authorized to work in the US through September 30, 2025 [subtitle] => [position] => 2 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) I am a foreign national authorized to work in the US through September 30, 2025 Array ( [itemId] => 16486 [bID] => 47693 [title] => I am a Canadian citizen eligible to obtain a P2 visa (at applicant's expense) [subtitle] => [position] => 3 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) I am a Canadian citizen eligible to obtain a P2 visa (at applicant's expense) Array ( [itemId] => 16487 [bID] => 47693 [title] => Other [subtitle] => [position] => 4 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) Other UAO cannot assist in the processing of visas for foreign applicants and requires evidence of legal work eligibility at time of audition.

If other, please explain:

Application History* - Select - Array ( [itemId] => 14812 [bID] => 43784 [title] => I applied for a UAO audition in a previous season [subtitle] => [position] => 0 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) I applied for a UAO audition in a previous season Array ( [itemId] => 14813 [bID] => 43784 [title] => I have never applied for an audition with UAO [subtitle] => [position] => 1 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) I have never applied for an audition with UAO

Audition History* - Select - Array ( [itemId] => 14814 [bID] => 43785 [title] => I sang a UAO audition in a previous season [subtitle] => [position] => 0 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) I sang a UAO audition in a previous season Array ( [itemId] => 14815 [bID] => 43785 [title] => I have never sung an audition for UAO [subtitle] => [position] => 1 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) I have never sung an audition for UAO

Click here if you are currently pursuing your undergraduate degree

Yes, I am currently enrolled in an undergraduate program.

If yes, where are you enrolled?

Application Details

Voice Type* - Select - Array ( [itemId] => 5152 [bID] => 27982 [title] => Soprano [subtitle] => [position] => 0 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) Soprano Array ( [itemId] => 5153 [bID] => 27982 [title] => Mezzo Soprano [subtitle] => [position] => 1 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) Mezzo Soprano Array ( [itemId] => 5154 [bID] => 27982 [title] => Alto [subtitle] => [position] => 2 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) Alto Array ( [itemId] => 5155 [bID] => 27982 [title] => Contralto [subtitle] => [position] => 3 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) Contralto Array ( [itemId] => 5156 [bID] => 27982 [title] => Countertenor [subtitle] => [position] => 4 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) Countertenor Array ( [itemId] => 5157 [bID] => 27982 [title] => Tenor [subtitle] => [position] => 5 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) Tenor Array ( [itemId] => 5158 [bID] => 27982 [title] => Baritone [subtitle] => [position] => 6 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) Baritone Array ( [itemId] => 5159 [bID] => 27982 [title] => Bass-Baritone [subtitle] => [position] => 7 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) Bass-Baritone Array ( [itemId] => 5160 [bID] => 27982 [title] => Bass [subtitle] => [position] => 8 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) Bass

Indicate the show(s) for which you are available:*

Rehearsals for each show begin three weeks prior to opening night. There are additional CHORUS ONLY rehearsals in May/June.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Rehearsals begin June 15, 2026, performances July 3, 5(m), 10, 11

L'ELISIR D'AMORE Rehearsals begin July 6, 2026, performances July 24, 25, 31, August 1

SAMSON ET DALILA Rehearsals begin July 27, 2026, performances August 14, 15, 21, 22

Which role(s) from our season ar you interested in? *

Please be specific. If chorus only, enter CHORUS. Union Avenue Opera is not hearing artists for the role of Dalila or any covers. All shows will be performed in their original language without amplification.

Are you interested in a chorus position?*

Chorus positions are paid, however UAO only considers local artists for chorus.

Yes, I am a local artist and would like to be considered for chorus AFTER being considered for a role

Yes, I am a local artist and ONLY interested in Chorus

No, I am not interested in chorus and only want to be considered for Principal/Comprimario roles

Recent Headshot*

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Resume*

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Audition Preferences

Please select your preferred audition time block* - Select - Array ( [itemId] => 17158 [bID] => 49275 [title] => STL - Friday, January 9 (11AM - 3PM) [subtitle] => [position] => 0 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) STL - Friday, January 9 (11AM - 3PM) Array ( [itemId] => 17159 [bID] => 49275 [title] => STL - Friday, January 9 (3PM - 7PM) [subtitle] => [position] => 1 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) STL - Friday, January 9 (3PM - 7PM) Array ( [itemId] => 17160 [bID] => 49275 [title] => STL - Saturday, January 10 (10AM - 2PM) [subtitle] => [position] => 2 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) STL - Saturday, January 10 (10AM - 2PM) Array ( [itemId] => 17161 [bID] => 49275 [title] => STL - Saturday, January 10 (2PM - 6PM) [subtitle] => [position] => 3 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) STL - Saturday, January 10 (2PM - 6PM) Array ( [itemId] => 17162 [bID] => 49275 [title] => NYC - Wednesday, January 28 (10AM - 2PM) [subtitle] => [position] => 4 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) NYC - Wednesday, January 28 (10AM - 2PM) Array ( [itemId] => 17163 [bID] => 49275 [title] => NYC - Wednesday, January 28 (2PM - 6PM) [subtitle] => [position] => 5 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) NYC - Wednesday, January 28 (2PM - 6PM) Array ( [itemId] => 17164 [bID] => 49275 [title] => NYC - Thursday, January 29 (11AM - 3PM) [subtitle] => [position] => 6 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) NYC - Thursday, January 29 (11AM - 3PM) Array ( [itemId] => 17165 [bID] => 49275 [title] => NYC - Thursday, January 29 (3PM - 7PM) [subtitle] => [position] => 7 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) NYC - Thursday, January 29 (3PM - 7PM) Array ( [itemId] => 17166 [bID] => 49275 [title] => NYC - Friday, January 30 (10AM - 2PM) [subtitle] => [position] => 8 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) NYC - Friday, January 30 (10AM - 2PM) Array ( [itemId] => 17167 [bID] => 49275 [title] => NYC - Friday, January 30 (2PM - 6PM) [subtitle] => [position] => 9 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) NYC - Friday, January 30 (2PM - 6PM) While not guaranteed, we will do our best to accommodate your preferred audition time block.

Use the space provided for additional audition availability information.

Please provide any additional schedule notes as we will not be able to make schedule adjustments once times are assigned.

Please indicate ALL available audition dates/time blocks*

STL - Friday, January 9 (11AM - 3PM)

STL - Friday, January 9 (3PM - 7PM)

STL - Saturday, January 10 (10AM - 2PM)

STL - Saturday, January 10 (2PM - 6PM)

NYC - Wednesday, January 28 (10AM - 2PM)

NYC - Wednesday, January 28 (2PM - 6PM)

NYC - Thursday, January 29 (11AM - 3PM)

NYC - Thursday, January 29 (3PM - 7PM)

NYC - Friday, January 30 (10AM - 2PM)

NYC - Friday, January 30 (2PM - 6PM)

APPROVED applications subject to an audition fee (to cover the cost of provided pianist, fee still applicable even if bringing own pianist $40 NYC and $15 STL; STL fee waved for artists residing within 60 miles of UAO). Fee is to be paid within 5 days of your application being APPROVED. Upon application approval an email will be sent to you with instructions on how to pay. Do not send in payment prior to being granted an audition. All audition fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

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