Opera Scout is a platform where German theaters can be connected with the most promising talent from America's best conservatories.
Michael Pegher, Opera Scout's founder, sang in the German system for 13 years before serving as the Assistant to the Intendant (Persoenlicher Referenten des Intendanten) at the Staatstheater Darmstadt. MIchael understands the important ins-and-outs of performing and auditioning fin Germany. I then served as the Assistant to and Personal Advisor to the Intendant (Persoenlicher Referenten des Intendanten) at the Staatstheater Darmstadt. came to understand how theater administration works, and exactly what they are looking for in singers. During this time, he worked with agents and casting directors in helping to form ensembles and casting operas.
It is with this unique perspective and contacts with German opera houses that Opera Scout wants to help singers find a good start to their careers. Finding the right opera house and the right first opportunity. Our aim is to make the transition to the German system as easy as possible for the singers, and provide you with the highest quality young American talent.
Theaters are in need of new, fresh talent for ensembles and studio programs. While they can normally find singers at competitions, summer programs, and through direct auditions, these methods require valuable time, effort, and travel on the part of theaters. Opera Scout offers an opportunity to see singers before any of those places. We serve as a pipeline directly to the people who are casting operas, and looking for up and coming talent.
For the Singer:
Theaters are in need of new, fresh talent for ensembles and studio programs. Through our auditions, we record your performance, collect your materials, and put them in front of multiple casting directors who are looking to ast productions and build ensembles.
While you can normally find singers at competitions, summer programs, and through direct auditions, these methods require valuable time, effort, and travel on the part of theaters. We offer an opportunity to see singers before any of those places. Opera Scout serves as a pipeline directly to some of the best teaching and young singers in the world at America’s major conservatories.
We personally hold informative auditions at leading conservatories and educate young singers on the German theater system and what to expect. Our lecture will teach the singers about Opera in Germany, the Fest system, agents, and typical contracts and payment. Our aim is to make the transition to the German system as easy as possible for the singers, and provide you with the highest quality young American talent.