STUDIO ARTIST PROGRAM
Opera Maine’s prestigious Studio Artist Program (formerly known as Young Artist Program) was inaugurated in 1996. It has evolved from being an educational activity for local music students, giving them an opportunity to sing in concert settings, to offering full fledged programs for young professionals who perform complete operas. Many of our alumni have gone on to have successful careers in major theaters nationally and internationally. Participants also have roles in Opera Maine’s mainstage production, working with Opera Maine’s Artistic Director, Dona D. Vaughn. For more information please contact Opera Maine at (207) 879-7678.
2026 Production Information
STUDIO ARTIST PROGRAM AUDITIONS
Applications for the 2026 Studio Artist Program are now closed.
PAST STUDIO ARTIST PRODUCTIONS
2025–Paul’s Case (Spears, Walat)
2024–Rappahannock County (Gordon, Campbell)
2023–Rocking Horse Winner (William, Chatterton)
2022–The Fall of The House of Usher (Glass, Yorinks)
2021–As One (Kaminsky, Reed)
2019–Sumeida’s Song (Fairouz)
2018–Three Decembers (Heggie)
2017–An American Dream (Perla)
2016–The Medium (Menotti)
2015–Trouble in Tahiti (Bernstein)
2014–Gianni Schicchi (Puccini)
2011–Cafe Vienna (Thomas) world premiere
2010–The Impresario (Mozart) and The Night Bell (Donizetti)
2009–The Secret Marriage (Cimarosa)
2008–Too Many Sopranos (Penhorwood)
2007–La Canterina and Lo Speziale (Haydn)
2006–L’oca del Cairo (Mozart)
2005–Doctor Miracle (Bizet)
2004–Gianni Schicchi (Puccini)
2003–Rita (Donizetti) and The Telephone (Menotti)
2002–Doctor Miracle (Bizet)
2001–The Barber of Seville (Rossini)
2000–The Impresario (Mozart)
1996-1999–Concerts of arias and ensembles
Sponsored Through Generous Donation From:
Elizabeth Astor
Connie & Peter Bingham
Christie Comeau-Pierce
Ann L. Elderkin & James Bucknam
Judith Fergin
Jonathan & Catherine Finch
Kathleen Grammer
Leslie Hart & Kevin Schochat
John Hatcher & Dan Kennedy
Tim & Jackie Hart
Elizabeth Heminway
Colleen Khoury & David Karraker
Richard & Edna Krull
Vicki Labbe & Michael Doyle
Martha & Kennedy Lane
Angela LeBlanc
Darrell Leighton
Mike & Nancy Marino
Katherine & Peter Mohlin
Robert & Cynthia Macdonald
Carolyn Murray
Sarah Newick
Vincent & Anne Oliviero
Patricia Peard
Jack & Bonnie Riddle
Jacqueline Robinov
Warren & Melody Schubert
Arlene & Wilmont Schwind
John & Elizabeth Serrage
Virginia Swain
John D. Tewhey
Ogden & Franny Timpson
Charles & Joanne Yestramski
William & Mary Jean Holt
Support Opera Maine’s Studio Artist Program
Many foundations, companies and individuals have provided generous support for our Studio Artist Programs. If you have an interest in doing so, please contact Caroline Koelker, Opera Maine’s Executive Director, at (207) 879-7678