Resident Artists Program

The Resident Artists Program offers emerging young artists invaluable performance experience as they develop their professional opera careers. Selected through a highly competitive national search, four singers reside in Naples during the peak season and are given training and performance opportunities including principal and secondary roles in productions at Artis-Naples, The Wang Opera Center and at The Festival Under the Stars. Additionally, the singers perform a children's opera for an in-school tour and present standard operatic repertoire in numerous community outreach performances. Opera Naples staff, supplemented by area professional artists, provide coaching, instruction and career advice. Singers receive a weekly stipend, a travel stipend and housing.

megan moore

At Opera Naples not only did I add two new roles to my repertoire working with one of the best conductors in our business, but I had so many opportunities to try new repertoire in coaching and in concert. I also enjoyed meaningful opportunities engaging with the community and all while enjoying south Florida in the winter! My time at Opera Naples was formative and fun.

Megan Moore
Mezzo Soprano

Program Dates

January 12 – March 10, 2025

Application Deadline

September 15, 2024

Location

Naples, Florida U.S.A

Productions and Roles

Soloists in Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony.

January 17 and 18, 2025 at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall and Charlotte Performing Arts Center with the Southwest Florida Symphony

The Mikado by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan.

March 7 and 9, 2025 at Cambier Park with orchestra conducted by Ramón Tebar. Sung in English

  • Yum-Yum, soprano
  • Katisha, mezzo-soprano   
  • Nanki-Poo, tenor
  • Pooh-Bah, baritone

Die Zauberflöte by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

February 28 and March 2, 2025 at Cambier Park with orchestra conducted by Ramón Tebar. Sung in German with English dialogue

  • 1st Lady, soprano
  • 2nd or 3rd Lady, mezzo-soprano
  • 1st Armored Man/ 1st Priest,  tenor          
  • 2nd Armored Man/ 2nd Priest, baritone

La bohème by Giacomo Puccini.

March 6 and 8, 2025 at Cambier Park with orchestra conducted by Ramón Tebar. Sung in Italian

  • Parpignol/ chorus, tenor
  • A customs Sergeant/ chorus, baritone
  • Chorus, soprano and mezzo-soprano

In addition to performing in the mainstage productions, the Resident Artists will perform a mini opera for a school engagement tour and perform standard operatic repertoire in community concerts. Artists will receive regular coaching on production roles and standard repertoire.

Who are the Resident Artists?

Resident Artists are emerging professionals who participate in an artistically challenging residency program with Opera Naples. They receive training and perform in mainstage productions, in-school programs and community outreach concerts and events.

In the 2024-25 season, Opera Naples will engage 4 Resident Artists – a soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor and baritone.

How are Resident Artists compensated?

Artists will receive $3,200 over the course of the residency divided into biweekly stipends of $800.    Opera Naples will provide local housing and a travel stipend.

Local transportation is not provided  Naples has limited public transportation, so it is necessary for Artists to have their own vehicles.

Meet our Former Resident Artists

Application Process

Submit the following items via YAP Tracker.com by September 15, 2024.

Application Form
Résumé
3 Professional References
Headshot
3 Recorded Arias of contrasting styles and languages, preferably video files. One English selection is required
$25.00 application fee
Apply Here

The Resident Artist Program is supported by a grant from the Collier Community Foundation.

Thank you!