Ryan Opera Center Ensemble auditions
Applications for The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center 2026/27 Ensemble are now closed. For questions about the Ryan Opera Center's application and audition process, please contact Logan Skirm at [email protected]
The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center
The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center is Lyric's acclaimed artist-development program that nurtures the talents of some of the most promising operatic artists of each generation. Ryan Opera Center alumni are among the dominant names in opera today. This highly competitive program, established in 1974, is led by Director Dan Novak, Music Director Craig Terry, and Director of Vocal Studies Julia Faulkner.
Pictured: Ryan Opera Center Ensemble pianist Michael Banwarth and baritone Finn Sagal in Lyric's 2024/25 Season Sunday in the Park with Lyric.
The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, parental status, socio-economic status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
Header image: Mezzo-soprano Lucy Baker performing at Final Auditions (2023).
Credit: Kyle Flubacker