Principal Auditions

2024 Main Stage Production of Verdi’s La Traviata

Performance Date:

November 22, 2024 at 7:30pm

Performance Location:

Edward W. Powers Auditorium,
DeYor Performing Arts Center – 
Youngstown, Ohio

Audition Date & Location:

April 17, 2024
Edward W. Powers Auditorium,
DeYor Perfomring Arts Center
Youngstown, Ohio

Rehearsals:

Rehearsals to begin early November 2024

Auditions for the Following Roles:

• Violetta
• Alfredo
• Germont
• And All Other Roles

Audition Repertoire for La Traviata:

Those wishing to audition for Violetta, Alfredo, or Germont should be prepared to present the following:

• For Violetta
  • Scena ed Aria:È strano!… Ah, fors’ è lui – Sempre libera
  • Addio del passato

• For Alfredo
  • “Lunge da lei” – “De’ miei bollenti spiriti”
  • O mio rimorso’ 
  • Parigi o cara – excerpt

• For Germont
  • Di Provenza il mar il sol
  • Pura Siccome un Angelo
  • Di Sprezzo Degno Se Stesso Rende Dov’è mio figlio

For Other Traviata Roles:

Please prepare contrasting selections from operas by Giuseppe Verdi or Italian standard repertoire.

NOTE: Singers may also audition for future main stage productions: All roles standard repertoire

APPLICATION PROCESS for the Live Auditions:

• Applications are to be submitted online:
  • Form
  • YAP Tracker
• Applications must include uploaded audition videos
• Deadline for applications: March 25, 2024

On-Stage AUDITIONS to take place by invitation

• April 17, 2024 | 4:30pm-9:30pm
• Invited in-person auditions will be held onstage at the DeYor Performing Arts Center and will be scheduled by appointment.
• Once invited to audition in person, a non-refundable audition fee of $30 is due at the time of appointment reservation. This fee includes an on site accompanist.
• Those invited to audition in-person should be prepared to travel to Youngstown, Ohio.

Questions:

Please submit all questions regarding the application process to [email protected]

OWR encourages performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities and expressions, ages, abilities and body types to audition. All principal and supporting role contracts are paid. Selected chorus ensemble leader positions are paid.