Youth Ambassadors

Reimagining the potential of opera and musical theatre for young aspiring performing artists

APPLICATIONS

Applications for the 2026 Youth Ambassadors are open until 30 November 2025.

Limited places will be available and interested students will need to submit an application letter covering the following points:

A brief introduction of themselves,
Any performing, crew or front-of-house experience they have had,
What their future goals in the Performing Arts industry are,
What has attracted to them the Ambassador program at Victorian Opera,
Why should Victorian Opera consider them for this position,
A signed short endorsement statement from their Performing Arts teacher outlining why the student is a suitable candidate.

Application letters should be no longer than 1½ pages in length, set out in a clear and professional manner and be emailed to Elizabeth Hill-Cooper at recruitment@victorianopera.com.au. For more information, please contact our team via email on info@victorianopera.com.au

Victorian Opera’s Youth Ambassador Program offers up to five metropolitan secondary school students and up to five regional secondary school students in Year 11 the opportunity to represent Victorian Opera in their school and social communities, and to support the company in its engagement with young audiences. As part of the program, all Ambassadors receive a free ticket for themselves and a guest to the performances listed below.

Ambassadors and their guests also participate in a pre-show education session with Victorian Opera’s Education Manager, where the key features and context of the work will be outlined. Ambassadors and their guests will then share a meal before heading to the theatre. At some performances, a brief Q&A with the creative team and cast members will be organised.

The Pirates of Penzance

Saturday 31 January, 2.00pm
Palais Theatre

Reg Livermore’s Ned Kelly: The Musical

Saturday 28 March, 2.00pm
Her Majesty’s Theatre, Ballarat

The Magic Pudding: The Opera

Saturday 16 May, 2.00pm
The Round

The Coronation of Poppea

Thursday 2 July, 7.30pm
Palais Theatre

The Turn of the Screw

Thursday 1 October, 7.30pm
Palais Theatre

The Spare Room

Thursday 8 October, 7.30pm
Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse