2027 Ader Emerging Artist Applications
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First round auditions will be via video submission for the 2027 season. Callback auditions will be held on December 7 and 8, 2026, in NYC and via Zoom on December 11, 2026.
Charlottesville Opera provides Ader Emerging Artists with an enriching way to enhance their professional careers. Singers have performance opportunities not only in mainstage productions at The Paramount Theater in downtown Charlottesville but also in cover runs, performances in Broadway, Opera Greats, and New Music Concerts. Ader Emerging Artists will experience a wide array of training and performing experiences.
2027 Summer Season
Les Misérables (Claude-Michel Schönberg)
Ader Emerging Artists will have the opportunity to perform and/or cover leading, supporting, and comprimario roles. All Artists should be prepared to sing in the chorus. There will be a cover performance with piano.
La Traviata (Verdi)
Ader Emerging Artists will have the opportunity to perform and/or cover leading, supporting, and comprimario roles. All Artists should be prepared to sing in the chorus. There will be a cover performance with piano.
Arts for All FestivALL - live outdoor concert with orchestra, chorus and dancers. Ader Emerging Artists will perform solos, duets, ensembles, and choruses from opera and musical theater
Ader Emerging Artists will have the opportunity to perform and/or cover leading, supporting, and comprimario roles. All Artists should be prepared to sing in the chorus. There will be a cover performance with piano.
La Traviata (Verdi)
Ader Emerging Artists will have the opportunity to perform and/or cover leading, supporting, and comprimario roles. All Artists should be prepared to sing in the chorus. There will be a cover performance with piano.
Arts for All FestivALL - live outdoor concert with orchestra, chorus and dancers. Ader Emerging Artists will perform solos, duets, ensembles, and choruses from opera and musical theater
Expectations
Ader Emerging Artists will be in residence in Charlottesville, VA from May 31 through July 19, 2027. This is a paid program with compensation varying based on role assignments and ranging from $3,000 to $3,500 for the season.
Ader Emerging Artists will receive up to $350 in travel reimbursement to and from Charlottesville. Reimbursement will be provided upon receipt of airfare, gas receipts, or credit card statement. Mileage reimbursements not included.
Host housing (private room/bath in a donor's home) will be provided. Charlottesville Opera only provides housing to participants and does not provide housing to spouses/partners, children, other relatives and/or pets.
Transportation to and from Charlottesville is the responsibility of the artist. Artists are encouraged to bring their own car. If an artist does not have a car, the company will work with artists to coordinate in town transportation. Charlottesville is a largely suburban area. Uber and Lyft services are not widely available. It is important to note that rehearsal spaces and housing assignments are not guaranteed to be within walking distance and public transit in Charlottesville is not consistent or available in some locations.
Ader Emerging Artists will receive up to $350 in travel reimbursement to and from Charlottesville. Reimbursement will be provided upon receipt of airfare, gas receipts, or credit card statement. Mileage reimbursements not included.
Host housing (private room/bath in a donor's home) will be provided. Charlottesville Opera only provides housing to participants and does not provide housing to spouses/partners, children, other relatives and/or pets.
Transportation to and from Charlottesville is the responsibility of the artist. Artists are encouraged to bring their own car. If an artist does not have a car, the company will work with artists to coordinate in town transportation. Charlottesville is a largely suburban area. Uber and Lyft services are not widely available. It is important to note that rehearsal spaces and housing assignments are not guaranteed to be within walking distance and public transit in Charlottesville is not consistent or available in some locations.
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Contact Information
Charlottesville Opera
226 E High Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
434.293.4500 ext. 103
[email protected]
226 E High Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
434.293.4500 ext. 103
[email protected]
Come Sing with us in historic Charlottesville!
The city of Charlottesville, located in west central Virginia, is approximately 100 miles southwest of Washington, DC and 70 miles northwest of Richmond, Virginia. Known for its architectural and historical significance and natural beauty, Charlottesville is home to the University of Virginia and Thomas Jefferson’s house Monticello, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Downtown Charlottesville features one of the longest outdoor pedestrian malls in the United State with stores, restaurants, and civic attractions. The city hosts world-class entertainment and has an active, highly regarded arts and theater community.
Downtown Charlottesville features one of the longest outdoor pedestrian malls in the United State with stores, restaurants, and civic attractions. The city hosts world-class entertainment and has an active, highly regarded arts and theater community.
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© Charlottesville Opera 2025 | Photo credits: Rettig & Co., Janet Moore-Coll, David Perry | Video credits: Stewart Searle of Bravi Films
© Charlottesville Opera 2025 | Photo credits: Rettig & Co., Janet Moore-Coll, David Perry | Video credits: Stewart Searle of Bravi Films