STUDIO PROGRAM
Entering its 19th season, Palm Beach Opera Studio is a transformative training program for high school students interested in a career in the performing arts. During the eight-month program, participants work with Palm Beach Opera staff and guest faculty to develop their skills and gain valuable insights. Artists receive regular voice lessons and musical coaching, participate in masterclasses, and attend sessions on vocal pedagogy, diction, opera history, acting, and audition techniques. They also receive guidance and assistance with resumes, headshots, and recordings to prepare for college applications and summer training programs. Studio members are offered exclusive access to observe Palm Beach Opera’s professional rehearsals and receive tickets to each mainstage production. Performance opportunities are available throughout the program, including the annual capstone recital in April.
Due to the generous support of the Palm Beach Opera Guild and Palm Beach Country Club, Palm Beach Opera Studio is offered free of charge to all participants.
Apply for the 2026-2027 Season
Students entering the 10th, 11th, and 12th grade who demonstrate a strong interest in a performing arts career. Students must be willing and able to commit to the rigorous program schedule which includes regular weekend sessions, monthly lessons, rehearsals, and performance attendance. To learn more about our rigorous schedule, please read the “Sample Schedule” tab.
The 2026-2027 Season Studio Application Deadline is Monday, June 15, 2026.
The following overview is a draft, and dates, times, and personnel are subject to change.
ORIENTATION DAY AND SING-IN *(parents, please attend first portion)
Saturday, September 12, 2026
10:00am to 1:00pm
GENERAL SESSION: Vocal Pedagogy
Saturday, September 19, 2026
10:00am to 12:00pm
MASTERCLASS
Saturday, September 26, 2026
10:00am to 1:00pm
MASTERCLASS
Saturday, October 3, 2026
10:00am to 1:00pm
HEADSHOTS / RECORDING SESSIONS FOR SENIORS
Saturday, October 10, 2026
10:00am Photoshoot
Recordings by appointment
GENERAL SESSION: College Class *(parents, please attend)
Saturday, October 17, 2026
10:00am to 12:00pm
GENERAL SESSION: Audition & Resume Workshop
Saturday, October 31, 2026
10:00am to 12:00pm
GENERAL SESSION: Young & Apprentice Artist Roundtable
Saturday, November 7, 2026
10:00am to 1:00pm
MASTERCLASS
Saturday, November 14, 2026
10:00am to 1:00pm
MASTERCLASS
Saturday, November 21, 2026
10:00am to 1:00pm
GENERAL SESSION: Acting Class and Stage Combat
Saturday, December 5, 2026
10:00am to 1:00 pm
GENERAL SESSION: Voice Class
Saturday, January 9, 2027
10:00am to 11:30 am
AIDA – January 29-31, 2027
GENERAL SESSION: Opera History
Saturday, February 6, 2027
10:00am to 1:00pm
IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA STAGING OBSERVATION
Saturday, February 13, 2027
10:00am to 1:00pm
GENERAL SESSION: Stage Combat II, Opera History II
Saturday, February 20, 2027
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA – February 26-28, 2027
GENERAL SESSION: Diction
Saturday, March 6, 2027
10:00am to 1:00pm
MASTERCLASS
Saturday, March 13, 2027
10:00am to 1:00pm
MASTERCLASS
Saturday, March 20, 2027
10:00am to 1:00pm
PAGLIACCI – April 2-4, 2027
RECITAL COACHING & STAGING SESSIONS
March and April
as assigned
RECITAL DRESS REHEARSAL
Saturday, April 3, 2027
10:00am to 1:00 pm
RECITAL
Tuesday, April 6, 2027
5:00 arrival, doors open at 6:30, 7:00 show
VOICE LESSONS & COACHINGS
Ongoing throughout season; typically, 2 lessons per month tailored around the teacher and artist’s schedule.
For each of the mainstage operas (in bold), you will receive 2 complimentary tickets for the Saturday evening performance.
Required materials:
- Application Form
- Resume
- 2 Video Recordings
Live auditions will take place on June 25, June 28, July 8, or July 12 by appointment. Applicants selected for a live audition will be asked to present two pieces. As a part of the audition process, there will be a short coaching session and an interview portion.
Applicants who have been selected for the 2026-2027 PBO Studio will receive notification via e-mail by
August 6, 2026.
Other questions? Please email studio@pbopera.org.
25-26 SEASON PALM BEACH OPERA STUDIO ARTISTS
Sabrina Zambrano, South Fork High School
24-25 SEASON PALM BEACH OPERA STUDIO ARTISTS
Anthony Tran, Park Vista Community High School
23-24 SEASON PALM BEACH OPERA STUDIO ARTISTS
Arielle Ward, A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts
22-23 SEASON PALM BEACH OPERA STUDIO ARTISTS
Kennedy Williams, Suncoast High School
2021-2022 SEASON STUDIO ARTISTS
Reed Wolfrom, 2nd year Studio Artist, A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts
2020-2021 SEASON STUDIO ARTISTS
Kayla Esther Zakarin, A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts
2019-2020 SEASON STUDIO ARTISTS
Jillian Fipps, Spanish River Community High School
2018-2019 SEASON STUDIO ARTISTS
Katherine Zeda, 2nd year Studio Artist, A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts
“Studio has not only increased my love of opera, but it has inspired me to want to pursue classical voice performance in college. I am so thankful for the relationships I have made through this program and I am truly grateful for such an amazing opportunity.”
“Studio has given me so many opportunities to become not only a better singer, but also a better person.”
“Studio has helped me improve my confidence on stage and prepared me for college auditions.”
—Palm Beach Opera Studio alumni
