Portland Opera Studio program

One of the most exciting changes at Portland Opera in recent years is the establishment of the Portland Opera Studio Artists program, designed to train the next generation of opera singers by providing a "bridge" from the conservatory world to the professional stage.

Selected at auditions in New York, four young singers fresh from some of the nation's finest vocal conservatories have joined the company for a rigorous nine-month training program.

In addition to vocal coaching, language training, acting classes, and master classes with mainstage guest artists, these young professionals will be featured in their own studio production of Trouble in Tahiti. Patrons will enjoy their work up close and personal in the Newmark Theatre. Keller Auditorium patrons can also enjoy these young artists in supporting roles in our mainstage season offerings and individual recitals throughout the year.