Who Are the Studio Artists?Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about participants in the Studio Artists program.

How many Studio Artists are engaged each summer?

• 12-16

What do Studio Artists do? Is there mainstage experience?

• Studio Artists sing chorus and small roles in WTOC productions, and they present a single performance of a staged scenes program.
• Studio Artists receive group and individual instruction from WTOC staff and visiting faculty in the areas of language/diction, acting, and dance; and seminars on audition techniques and the business aspects of being an opera singer.
• Visit the Studio Artist web page to learn more about the program.

Do I need letters of recommendation?

• Yes. One brief letter or email from your primary teacher should attest to your readiness and suitability for this type of residency.

Do you have a voice teacher on faculty?

• No. Studio Artists must have a secure enough technical foundation to allow them to spend the duration of the program away from their regular voice teachers.

What about stipend, housing, and transportation?

• All Studio Artists receive a bi-weekly stipend.
• Studio Artists are housed free-of-charge at a local dormitory.
• Public transportation does not serve the Wolf Trap Opera rehearsal or performance facilities. All artists are responsible for their own local transportation, which typically means bringing or renting a car.