Take the stage at the National Youth Opera Academy—where artists begin. Designed for young talents ages 13–18, NYOA offers a holistic training program encompassing stagecraft, vocal performance, conducting, and stage management. Our curriculum embraces a “learn by doing” philosophy, giving participants hands-on opportunities to grow, collaborate, and discover their unique artistic voice.
Throughout the program, students learn from industry leaders currently performing at major opera companies around the world—including The Metropolitan Opera, Opera Philadelphia, English National Opera, Teatro Regio di Torino, Komische Oper Berlin, Opéra de Montréal, and more.
The experience culminates in a fully staged opera with orchestra, where students step into the spotlight and showcase their artistry. Join us for an unforgettable 11-day summer journey where talent meets opportunity. Embrace your passion, unlock your potential, and let your voice be heard.
Loosely based on The Grimm Brothers tale of The Gallant Tailor, and adapted from the operatic works of Rossini, this comic opera pastiche for young people tells the story of Beppe, a tinker who swats seven flies with a single blow, and his meteoric rise and subsequent fall in village popularity. The story ends happily with friendships mended, young love triumphant, and fresh pies for all.
After the Trojan War, Odysseus embarks on a perilous voyage home to Ithaca. He faces vengeful gods, treacherous seas, and monstrous creatures along the way. His cleverness and pride seem to be what both gets in his way as well as what gets him out of dangerous situations. While he and his crew struggle to survive, he hopes his wife Penelope awaits for his return. Will he make it back to Penelope and will she still be waiting for him?
Little Joe and Annette find themselves in a bind when their sick mother needs milk but they have no money. The siblings try their luck at singing to make the money they need but they are met with ridicule and shooed away by the arrogant Brundibár. Brundibár attempts to pilfer their earnings, and a chase ensues. THrough a strong sense of being united, Brundibár is defeated.
