UP's Resident Artist program provides operatic training with outstanding professionals and performance opportunities, transforming singers into fully-fledged stage performers. RAs in the 2009-2010 season were coached by Marcello Giordani, Metropolitan Opera tenor; Dr. Robert C. White, the Met's Lindemann Young Artist Program; Amy Frawley, Executive Vice President of Concert Artists Guild; Lynn Book, Theatre Faculty, Wake Forest University; and Elena Araoz, stage director, Glimmerglass Opera.

Click here to learn more about UP's 2010-2011 Resident Artist program.

"I just wanted to thank you for giving us the opportunity to sing for Marcello Giordani last night; what an experience! I am extremely impressed by the whole program!"
- Suzanne Stone, soprano

"I have worked with a few companies and training programs now, and UP's process is not only enjoyable and productive, but people truly learn -- and together."
- Nils Neubert, tenor

It was really beneficial for me... I think I will approach my audition rep from a new dramatic prospective in the future.
- Nicole McQuade, soprano

Experienced opera singers may audition as guest artists. If you would like to be considered for upcoming performances, please contact Gina Crusco at underworldprod@gmail.com. Provide your resume and photograph, and specify whether you would like to audition as a Resident Artist or a Guest Artist. You will be contacted sufficiently in advance for the next round of auditions.