2023 Festival Season Auditions

Thank you for your interest in auditioning for Union Avenue Opera. Detailed information regarding auditions for the 2023 Festival Season can be found on the 2023 Auditions Page

29th Festival Season (Summer 2023)
Britten’s Turn of the Screw – July 7, 8, 14, 15 | with Christine Brewer as Mrs. Gross
Donizetti’s Don Pasquale – July 28, 29, August 4, 5
Flaherty & Ahrens’s Ragtime – August 18, 19, 25, 26

New York City Audition Dates:
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Friday, January 27, 2023

St. Louis Audition Dates:
Friday, February 3, 2023
Saturday, February 4, 2023

Please note, UAO does not hear auditions outside of scheduled audition dates.

Ragtime Chorus ONLY Auditions

For those seeking to audition solely for the Ragtime chorus, UAO will be holding an open call on Sunday, February 5 from 1:30PM to 4:00PM. Appointments aren’t necessary, and artists will be seen in the order they arrive. Advance registration is required by January 31st. To register email your name and cell number, along with your resume and headshot to info[at]unionavenueopera.org. There is no fee to audition for chorus only and an accompanist will be provided free of charge.

Audition Requirements
CHORUS: Artist should present one selection of their choosing in its entirety. Song can be in any genre and style but must be memorized and accompanied by UAO’s accompanist (no accapella pieces or audio tracks). Artists should also bring along two additional 16 to 36 bar selections in contrasting styles. Artist is responsible for bringing one copy of the music for the accompanist. Artist may be asked to cold read at the audition.