Registration is Now Open!
Opera Naples is excited to welcome young performers ages 7–18 to go ON Stage with the Opera Naples Youth Company! ON Stage combines high-level performing arts training with a supportive, encouraging and fun environment where young artists can grow, explore their creativity and build confidence. Students receive instruction in solo and ensemble singing, acting, movement and improvisation while rehearsing and performing a production.
Along the way, they develop valuable performance skills, build friendships and find a place of belonging within the Opera Naples community. No previous experience is necessary, just enthusiasm and a love of performing!
In addition to the main performance, participants will have opportunities to spread holiday cheer at the Christmas Tree lighting celebration on 5th Ave. and touch patrons’ hearts at the Opera Naples Gala at the Royal Poinciana Golf Club.
Fall registration is now open! Space is limited, so register today!
To submit registration forms or for more information, please contact Robin Frank, Director of Education, at RFrank@operanaples.org.
Location: The Wang Opera Center: 2408 Linwood Avenue, Naples, FL 34112
FALL SESSION | October-December 2026
Jingle Bell Jukebox… The Flip Side
Get ready to rock around the Christmas tree with Jingle Bell Jukebox… The Flip Side! This high-energy holiday musical takes you back to the festive soda shop for a mix of beloved, chart-topping holiday classics like Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree and Winter Wonderland. Packed with nostalgic charm and a playful script, this energetic show is a favorite with both performers and audiences.
Grades 1st-5th
Schedule:
Tuesdays, 4-5:30pm
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17
December 1
No class November 24
Wednesday, December 2 | 5-7pm rehearsal
Thursday, December 3 | 5-7pm rehearsal
Friday, December 4 & Saturday, December 5 | Evening Christmas Tree Lighting on 5th
Saturday, December 5 | 1-4pm rehearsal
Sunday, December 6 | 7pm performance at Wang Opera Center
Thursday, December 10 | Evening performance for Opera Naples Gala
Fee: $250*
* Opera Naples is committed to making the performing arts accessible to every young person in our community. Need-based scholarships are available to help ensure that financial circumstances never stand in the way of a student’s opportunity to participate, learn, and perform.
Amahl and the Night Visitors
Jingle Bell Jukebox ... The Flip Side!
Participants will perform in two festive productions: Amahl and the Night Visitors and Jingle Bell Jukebox… The Flip Side! In the beloved holiday opera Amahl and the Night Visitors, they will perform as shepherds. In Jingle Bell Jukebox… The Flip Side!, they will sing, dance and act in a fun musical celebration of holiday hits.
Grades 5th-8th
Schedule:
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30-6pm
October 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
November 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19
December 1
No classes November 24 or 26
Wednesday, December 2 | 5-8pm rehearsal
Thursday, December 3 | 5-8pm rehearsal
Friday, December 4 & Saturday, December 5 | Evening Christmas Tree Lighting on 5th
Saturday, December 5 | 1-4pm rehearsal
Sunday, December 6 | 7pm performance at Wang Opera Center
Thursday, December 10 | Evening performance for Opera Naples Gala
Fee: $350*
* Opera Naples is committed to making the performing arts accessible to every young person in our community. Need-based scholarships are available to help ensure that financial circumstances never stand in the way of a student’s opportunity to participate, learn, and perform.
Amahl and the Night Visitors
Participants will perform in Amahl and the Night Visitors, cast as one of the opera’s featured roles or as a shepherd. In addition, students will focus on holiday solos and ensembles, building their vocal and performance skills.
Grades 9th-12th
Schedule:
Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30pm
October 14, 21, 28
November 4, 11, 18
Tuesday, December 1 | 4:30-6:30pm rehearsal
Wednesday, December 2 | 5-8pm rehearsal
Thursday, December 3 | 5-8pm rehearsal
Friday, December 4 & Saturday, December 5 | Evening Christmas Tree Lighting on 5th
Saturday, December 5 | 1-4pm rehearsal
Sunday, December 6 | 7pm performance at Wang Opera Center
Thursday, December 10 | Evening performance for Opera Naples Gala
Fee: $150*
* Opera Naples is committed to making the performing arts accessible to every young person in our community. Need-based scholarships are available to help ensure that financial circumstances never stand in the way of a student’s opportunity to participate, learn, and perform.
PROUDUCTION YOUTH CHORUS | January - March 2027
Ages 7-16 | Treble voices (audition required)
I Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavallo
Students will have the exciting opportunity to perform in the youth chorus of I Pagliacci alongside professional opera singers and a live orchestra at Baker Park as part of Opera Naples’ Festival Under the Stars. Students will perform as part of the onstage ensemble, helping bring this powerful opera to life in a spectacular outdoor setting.
This is a unique opportunity to build vocal and ensemble skills while experiencing the thrill of performing with professional artists in a full-scale opera production!
Musical Rehearsals
Tuesdays, 5-6pm
January 12, 19, 26
February 2, 9, 16, 23
March 2, 9
Saturdays, 10-11am
February 20, 27
Production Rehearsals
Wednesday, March 17 | 4-5:30pm | With orchestra
Saturday, March 20 | 2-5pm | Staging
Sunday, March 21 | 2-5pm | Staging
Monday, March 22 | 7:30-10:30pm | Piano tech
Tuesday, March 23 | 7:30pm | Dress rehearsal (estimated 6:30pm call time)
Wednesday, March 24 | 7:30pm | Performance (estimated 6:30pm call time)
Thursday, March 25 | 7:30pm | Performance (estimated 6:30pm call time)
Email Robin Frank to Schedule Your Audition:
rfrank@operanaples.org