Offstage, Wolf Trap Opera Studio Artists participate in educational programs and classes. Studio Artists work with opera professionals to advance their audition and performance techniques and personal artistry, covering subjects such as diction, recitative, acting and improvisation, movement and dance, and the business aspects of being a singer.
Onstage, Studio Artists gain invaluable professional experience by performing in small roles and chorus, as well as possibly understudying larger roles in Wolf Trap Opera Company's main-stage operas and recitals which are professionally conducted, directed, coached, and designed. All casting assignments for Studio Artists will take into account the singer's current readiness and will be made with an eye toward principles of healthy vocalism, education, and advancement
Daniel Anderson, tenor
Louisiana State University (B.M. 2008)
Sean Arnold, tenor
University of Houston (B.M. 2010)
Timothy Beenken, baritone
Birmingham-Southern College (B.M. 2009)
Sishel Claverie, mezzo
Rice University (M.M. 2010)
Hilary Ginther, mezzo
University of Southern Mississippi (B.M. 2008)
Carla Jablonski, mezzo
Manhattan School of Music (B.M. 2009)
Daniel Maimone, tenor
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (M.M. 2010)
Timothy McDevitt, baritone
The Juilliard School (B.M. 2009)
Rebecca Nathanson, soprano
University of Michigan School of Music (B.M. 2009)
Amanda Opuszynski, soprano
University of Maryland Opera Studio (M.M. 2010)
Andrea Shokery, soprano
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (M.M. 2010)
Douglas Yocum, bass
University of Maryland (B.M. 2009)
As a Wolf Trap contributor, you enjoy a wide range of benefits that increase with your level of giving—from early notification of performances and priority ticketing to VIP parking and invitations to exclusive events.