The Opera Philadelphia stage has a history as a welcoming environment where rising vocal talents are nurtured. Eric Owens, Stephanie Blythe, Denyce Graves, Jarrett Ott, and Will Liverman are just some of the young singers who went on to great operatic careers following early exposure to the professional stage in Philadelphia. 

For information on how to support the Emerging Artist Program, contact Rebecca Ackerman, Senior Director of Development, at ackerman@operaphila.org or 215.893.5904.

If you are an artist and interested in the Emerging Artist Program, please contact Michael Eberhard, Director of Casting and Artistic Administration, at eberhard@operaphila.org. 

2024 - 2025 Emerging Artists

Introducing the 2024-2025 class of emerging artists Taylor-Alexis Dupont (The Listeners), Kevin Godínez (Don Giovanni), Sun-Ly Pierce (The Anonymous Lover), Lindsey Reynolds (The Listeners), and Olivia Smith (Don Giovanni).