With 24 years of training aspiring opera artists and entrepreneurs, Spotlight on Opera joins Tulsa Opera as its newest education partner. Spotlight is an artistic entrepreneurship and summer training program for aspiring singers aged 15 and up, regardless of their professional aspirations. Spotlight expands Tulsa Opera’s educational programming to include high school to post-graduate students and provide them with a vital step in their journey to becoming professional artists, teachers, technical theater professionals, conductors, and coach pianists.
AUDITION FOR SPOTLIGHT’S 2026 SEASON
Information about auditions for the 2026 season is coming soon.
The curriculum includes 1:1 voice lessons, musical and dramatic coachings, and career consultations; classes in acting, diction, the Business of Singing, Development/Fundraising, special topics, and the Audition Makeover Masterclass. Spend the summer honing your artistic skills, adding to your resume, and building your business!
What does Spotlight on Opera at Tulsa Opera do?
Spotlight on Opera at Tulsa Opera is a summer training program offering role study, performance experience, and classes designed to meet the artist at their level and provide a transformational experience that will boost them to take their artistry to the next level.
Who can participate in Spotlight? What skill level is required?
Singers aged 15 and up with an interest in singing opera, classical music, and musical theater are welcome to attend. Professional track, opera-adjacent, and avocational singers are welcome and encouraged. This is a very intensive program and you must be able to read, learn, and memorize music on your own.
What are the audition requirements?
3 – 5 opera or oratorio arias (aria antiche, i.e. the 24 Italian Songs & Arias, count!), classical art songs, and/or musical theatre pieces may be used for auditions. We strongly encourage you to choose the pieces that best show off your current skill level and that you feel great singing! If you would like to be considered for a leading role, at least 2 of your selections should be opera arias.