Workshop: FSAF Opera and Musical Theatre Intensive

FSAF Opera and Musical Theatre Intensive 2026

Take your vocal performance to the next level with the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival Opera and Musical Theatre Intensive (OMT) 2026 — a two-week immersive program for singers looking to launch or grow their careers in opera and musical theatre.

Dates: Monday, July 6 – Sunday, July 19
Time: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM daily
Location: University of Alaska, Fairbanks
Tuition Options:

• Program Only: $1,000 (UAF Music Students receive $200 discount)

• Program + Housing & Ground Transportation: $1,800

Who Should Apply:

• Singers aged 18+ in undergraduate or graduate-level programs

• Those seeking individualized instruction, performance experience, and world-class coaching

What You’ll Experience:

• Individual lessons, daily coachings, and rehearsals with renowned instructors MaryCatherine Moroney, Kirsten Chambers, Troy Castle, and John Clodfelter

• Scene work in opera and musical theatre, tailored after auditions for personalized growth

• Performance coaching with a stage director and conductor

• Weekly masterclasses, audition workshops, and public performance opportunities

• Final OMT Scenes Program: fully staged, costumed, and conducted presentation to launch the FSAF 2026 season

• Additional performance opportunities: Music in the Garden concerts, local venue runouts, ensemble performances, and more

Housing Option:
Apartment-style housing and basic ground transportation are available for out-of-town students, plus eligibility for the Bill and Theresa Reed Scholarship to help with travel costs.

Scholarships Available:

• University of Alaska Fairbanks students

• Non-Alaska residents

Application & Contact:

• Rolling applications accepted; priority assessment and scholarship eligibility require materials submitted by March 1, 2026

• Questions? Email Artistic Director MaryCatherine Moroney at OMT@fsaf.org

Spend two transformative weeks learning, performing, and exploring — all while developing your voice, building your resume, and connecting with world-class faculty and fellow singers.