Audition for the Wolf Trap Opera CompanyThe Wolf Trap Opera Company is a paid, performance-oriented summer residency for singers of exceptional achievement and potential. All productions are professionally conducted, directed, coached, and designed, and are performed in the original language with full orchestra

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Auditions for the 2009 Season will take place in the fall. Application information and audition schedules will be posted here when available.

Filene Young Artists

Filene Young Artists sing principal, featured, and supporting roles in all WTOC productions. Approximately 15-20 Filene Young Artists are engaged for each summer season.

Who should apply?
Successful candidates:

• Are at an interim point between academic training and full-time professional careers.
• Are currently enrolled in a graduate or professional degree program, or not more than 2-3 years past completion of academic training and full-time young artist program work.

See the current list of Filene Young Artists  

More information about applying to be a Filene Young Artist

Fellows

Fellows are directors, coaches, and administrators who are interested in careers in opera and are transitioning between graduate study and full-time careers. There are opportunities for one administrator, one director, and up to two coaches each season.

Who should apply?

Candidates are typically involved in graduate degree programs or young artist training programs. Candidates who are already working professionally (as assistant directors, opera coaches, etc.) are typically beyond the reach of this program.

More information about applying to be a Fellow

Studio Artists

Studio Artists are singers of significant potential who sing small roles and chorus in WTOC main-stage productions, present a scenes program, and study a rigorous performance-based curriculum. Approximately 12-16 Studio Artists are engaged for each summer season.

Who should apply?

Successful candidates:

• Are current undergraduates, or in the transition between undergraduate and graduate study.
• Have a secure technical foundation which will allow them to spend the duration of the program away from their regular voice teachers.

More information about applying to be a Studio Artist

Interns

The WTOC offers internships in stage management, technical theater, costumes, administration, and directing for students who are interested in learning more about working in an opera company, but do not necessarily have significant experience.

Who should apply?

Undergraduate students, graduate students, recent (up to 2 years) graduates, and career-change candidates are considered. Internships are handled through the Education Programs of the Wolf Trap Foundation.

Learn more about internships