Merola Director Application Form

Merola Opera Program: Director Application
Deadline: Applications and supporting materials must be received on or before Friday, July 31st, 2026

APPRENTICE STAGE DIRECTOR APPLICATION

UNDER THE ARTISTIC DIRECTION OF SAN FRANCISCO OPERA CENTER

Carrie-Ann Matheson, Artistic Director

Markus Beam, General Manager

Selected applicants will be scheduled for a 30-minute interview via Zoom in November 2026 approximately 2 weeks before interview date. Please contact Merola Opera Program at auditions@merola.org with any questions regarding this application. If you have any technical questions or issues, you can use the chat icon in the bottom right or email us at support@yourresonance.com.
Email ID
Applicant ID
Personal Information

Applications must be submitted by dates posted. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Please refer to the Info tab above for further information prior to completing this application. Selected applicants will be scheduled for a 30-minute interview via Zoom in November 2026 approximately 2 weeks before interview date.
First Name
Last Name
Legal First Name
If different from above
Legal Last Name
If different from above
Birthdate

MonthDayYear
Date
Country of Citizenship
Ethnicity

Other
Preferred Pronouns | You may choose more than one

Other(s)
Eligibility
Have you been granted an interview for Merola before?
If so, for which summer(s)?
Have you previously participated in the Merola Opera Program?
If yes, what year(s)?
Website Link
Contact Information

Please fill out the fields below with information about yourself.
Current Home Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
E-mail Address
johnsmith@gmail.com
Phone Number

Country CodeArea CodePhone Number
Education & Training

Please enter your education and trainign experience using the format below.
Education #1
School, Major, Degree, Year (Curtis, Vocal Performance, M.M.,2020)
Education #2
School, Major, Degree, Year
Education #3
School, Major, Degree, Year
Education #4
School, Major, Degree, Year
Education #5
School, Major, Degree, Year
Artistic Affiliations
Please list teachers, directors, and/or conductors with whom you have worked.
Additional Information
How did you first learn about Merola?
Other information you consider pertinent not included in your resume.
Operatic Scenes

Please list four contrasting operatic scenes that you are prepared to discuss in your interview. Please be prepared to discuss how you would balance the dramatic, musical, and technical elements to best illuminate the scene.
Scene 1
Scene 2
Scene 3
Scene 4
Statement of Interest
Please upload a brief statement describing your interest in being an Apprentice Stage Director:
Professional References

Two artistic authorities with whom you have worked and who may act as professional references. No written recommendations are accepted.
Reference 1
Reference 2
Headshot & Resume
Professional Headshot

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One-Page Resume PDF

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Videos of your work

Please add links to 1-3 videos of your work that you feel best represent you as a director.
Video Link 1
Video Title 1
Video Link 2
Video Title 2
Video Link 3
Video Title 3
Production photos and/or designs.

Please upload 1-5 production photographs that best represent your work.
Production Photos Upload

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Merola Opera Program: Director Application

Personal Information

Contact Information

Education & Training

Artistic Affiliations

Additional Information

Operatic Scenes

Statement of Interest

Professional References

Headshot & Resume

Videos of your work

Production photos and/or designs.

Conflicts