Opera's Pipeline Problem: Power, Prestige, and Precarity in YAPs

Join us for an engaging discussion and networking event with fellow singers navigating the challenges of audition season and early-career opera life. This session will feature a conversation with the author of , a recent study examining the precarious realities of Young Artist Programs (YAPs) in North America. We’ll explore how these programs shape career trajectories, the structural and financial hurdles singers face, and the ways gender and institutional hierarchies impact opportunities.

Come for insight, community, and practical strategies to thrive in a competitive industry. You’ll have the chance to ask questions directly, share experiences with peers, and connect with others who understand the unique pressures of the operatic profession.

Logistics:

• Date & Time: Monday, November 24th, 7pm
• Location: The Perch, 2321 Emerald Street, Phila. PA 19125
• With: Author and Facilitator Emily Gallagher, author of Tracking YAP
• Who Should Attend: Emerging opera singers, voice students, educators, and anyone interested in the realities of professional training in opera.
• What to Bring: Your questions, curiosity, and a willingness to share experiences!
• Free to attend! RSVP Online
• Important: Read the article before attending!

Creative Becoming is a Philly-based community organization dedicated to helping artists and audiences connect, explore, and grow together. We create spaces where singers, musicians, and other creatives can share, learn, and support one another—because thriving as an artist is easier when you’re part of a community. Please contact Creative Becoming Director Elise Mark ([email protected]) with questions or suggestions.

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