Take the stage and go on tour with Opera Theatre.

Our Opera Theatre program prepares you for a career in opera through professional-quality productions and specialized classes. You’ll develop as a singer or director, gain skills as an educator and bring opera to diverse audiences.

  • Mainstage Operas: We produce fully-staged, professional-quality opera productions with orchestra each year. Immerse yourself in roles, staging and collaboration as you get ready for a professional career.
  • Summer Opera Tour: Take opera abroad through this unique outreach program. You’ll get valuable touring experience and learn to adapt to new venues and audiences.

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Mainstage Operas

You’ll have the chance to perform in up to 2 fully-staged operas each year with a live orchestra or chamber ensemble. As part of our operas, you will refine your craft through chorus rehearsals and individual coachings before taking the stage in Campus Commons Performance Hall. We have full-size dressing rooms and a green room for you to use.

Orchestra playing for opera.

UNC Summer Opera Tour

Through this unique faculty-led study abroad program, you will have the opportunity to perform in concerts and masterclasses, attend professional performances and experience German culture.

Contact Logan Contreras for more details.

UNC students on the Summer Opera Tour.

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