Opportunities

This application is for ALL tiers of the 2027 Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program (Studio, Apprentice, and Developing). Please indicate the tier(s) you are interested in via the provided field below.

For more information on the BSFATP, please visit
https://centralcityopera.org/artists-training-program/

2027 FESTIVAL SEASON INFORMATION

Program Dates
May 25 – August 1, 2027

Repertoire
2027 Festival Season: La bohème | H.M.S. Pinafore | End of the Rainbow

Program Information
The Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program is an integral part of Central City Opera’s annual Summer Opera Festival. Held in the historic town of Central City in the mountains of Colorado, the training artists’ program includes daily opera training in acting, movement, stage combat, individual vocal coaching, and sessions in career management, combined with rehearsals and performance opportunities.

There are many places to learn how to sing; there are few places to learn how to be a performing artist. Central City Opera is one of them – having built an effective, successful training program perennially sought after by gifted early-career singers. The difference is subtle, but it is a difference upon which Central City Opera has built an effective and successful training program perennially sought after by gifted early-career singers.

Eligibility & Restrictions
Central City Opera's Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Programs are limited to citizens of the United States and non-citizens with appropriate requisite working/training visas. Central City Opera does not presently offer Visa Sponsorship. 

Compensation
Artists receive guaranteed weekly pay and may be eligible for per-performance pay:

• Developing Weekly Stipend - $1128.78/week
• Developing Leading Role Pay - $324.12/performance, if eligible
• Apprentice Weekly Stipend - $639.63/week
• Apprentice Leading/Featured Role Pay - $324.12/performance, if eligible
• Apprentice Supporting Role Pay - $97.64/performance, if eligible
• Apprentice Solo Bit Role Pay - $62.80/performance, if eligible
• Apprentice Small Venues Honorarium - $61.80/performance, if eligible
  

Compensation is prior to any deductions or fees.

Housing
Housing is provided.

Transportation
Transportation is provided.

Contact Information
Meg Ozaki Graves, Sr. Director of Artistic Planning & Partnerships
mozakigraves@centralcityopera.org

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Required Materials: 
Completed Stagetime Profile

• Name
• Voice Type
• Citizenship / Work Authorization (in "Main Info")
• Headshot
• Education & Training
• Resume
• Video
• References

Prescreening Repertoire Requirements:
Please submit two contrasting selections. Applicants typically submit a high-quality pre-screening video recording. Recordings must be memorized, include piano or orchestral accompaniment (no a cappella), and should be recorded within 12 months of the application deadline.

AUDITION INFORMATION

Audition Dates / Cities:

• Sept. 17 – Denver
• Sept. 19 – Houston
• Sept. 25–30 – New York City
• Oct. 1 – Cincinnati
• Oct. 4 – San Francisco
• Oct. 9 (by 11:59 pm PDT) – Virtual

Audition Repertoire Requirements:
4-5 contrasting arias, which may include musical theatre. Arias from the upcoming season are welcome (but not required).

Those interested in consideration for the play END OF THE RAINBOW, should prepare a 1-minute contemporary monologue.

Please bring these materials to your audition:

• Headshot
• Resume
• Repertoire list
• Paper sheet music in a three-ring binder

Pianist:
CCO provides a professional pianist at no additional cost for live auditions (though singers are also permitted to bring their own).