Seagle Festival is the oldest and one of the most distinguished summer vocal training programs in the United States, celebrating it's 107th season in 2022. Thirty-two emerging artists are selected each year and are in residence for an intense 9-week training program that focuses on performances, audition preparation, strategic planning and other business aspects of being a professional singer. As part of the training program Seagle Festival produces a season of four mainstage productions, a touring children's opera and various other concerts during the nine-week period.
Additionally, a fall resident artist program selects four singers from the summer participants to remain in residence Seagle Festival through early October. These singers present a touring in-school children's opera as well as a touring revue across the region. They also participate in new opera workshops as part of The American Center for New Works Development at Seagle Festival. The fall resident artists receive housing and a weekly stipend during the fall program.
2021-2022 Season
- Hello, Dolly! - Herman
- Suor Angelica/Gianni Schicchi - Puccini
- Fellow Travelers - Spears/Pierce
- Once Upon a Mattress - Rodgers
- The Three Bears (children's opera) - Stinson
Exceptional talent and operatic or musical theater potential are the most important criteria for selection. Emerging artists who are not yet ready for large operatic apprentice programs, but have a secure technique, solid training, a distinctive vocal quality and are ready to perform carefully selected solo and chorus roles should apply. All emerging artists must be available for the entire length of the program. Our 2022 summer emerging artist training program runs from June 20, 2022 to August 21, 2022. Our fall resident artist program runs from August 22, 2022 to October 9, 2022.
Resonance application, application fee, headshot, resume, video recorded selections for live audition screening or video audition in lieu of a live audition. If a live audition is requested, proof of COVID-19 vaccination and audition fee.
Chicago: Received By Sat Jan 01, 2022
Boston: Received By Mon Jan 03, 2022
Philadelphia: Received By Wed Jan 05, 2022
New York: Received By Thu Jan 06, 2022
College Park: Received By Sat Jan 08, 2022
Lawrence: Received By Fri Jan 21, 2022
Virtual: Received By Sun Jan 23, 2022
Chicago, IL - January 11, 2022
Boston, MA - January 13, 2022
Philadelphia, PA - January 15, 2022
New York, NY - January 16, 2022
College Park, MD - January 18, 2022
Lawrence, KS - January 31, 2022
Virtual Audition Only - deadline Jan. 23, 2022
COST/PAYMENT SCHEDULE
The cost of the full nine week session includes housing, three meals per day for all working days, two weekly lessons and two weekly coaching for five and a half weeks, acting and diction instruction, participation in concerts, stage productions, guest lectures and major company auditions. Each emerging artist is required to work approximately one hour per day in the theater and/or to help with meals or other Seagle Festival operations. The cost of books, music, transportation, and incidentals is not included.
Total cost for the 2022 summer program is $5,500 plus the application/audition fee and a $200 refundable housing security deposit.
Application Fee (non-refundable ) - $5
Live Audition Fee (non-refundable) if requested and granted - $20
Acceptance Deposit (non-refundable) $500.00
Due April 1, 2022 (after acceptance acknowledgement)
First tuition payment $2,500.00
Due May 1, 2022 (scholarship awards may be deducted from this payment)
Second tuition payment $2,500.00
Due June 1, 2022 (remaining scholarship may be deducted from this payment)
Housing security deposit (Due at check-in to housing) $200.00 (refunded at check-out minus cleaning & damage charges)
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
As stated above, the Application Fee, Audition Fee, and Acceptance Deposit are non-refundable. For persons canceling after making additional payments, provided the payments are made on time according to the above schedule, those payments are refundable as follows: If canceling before May 1, 2022, the first payment is refundable in full. If canceling between May 2, and May 31, there is a 50% cancellation fee charged against all payments made to date. Refunds for payments made after the scheduled payment dates will be subject to a minimum 50% cancellation fee, regardless of the date of cancellation. After June 1, 2022, no refunds will be made, except in the case of a death in the immediate family or incapacitating illness of participant verified by the sworn statement of a physician. Requests for refunds based upon death or illness will be presented to the Seagle Festival Board of Directors for consideration on a case-by-case basis. Even in this event, it may not be possible to refund 100% of funds paid unless a replacement singer can be found.
Fall season resident artists receive housing plus a weekly stipend of $325 for the seven week fall residency period.
