Chicago Summer Opera

Meet our wonderful faculty artist, Soula Parassidis ()! ✨

Hailed as “incandescent” by the The Boston Globe and praised for performances “for the ages,” Greek-Canadian soprano Soula Parassidis brings an extraordinary depth of artistry, experience, and mentorship to Chicago Summer Opera this season.

Swipe to learn more about her artistic journey, teaching philosophy, and experiences both on and off the stage.

We are honored to have Soula as part of the CSO faculty and can’t wait for our singers to learn from her this summer.

Tickets for our 2026 season are on sale now 🎟️
Secure your seats at the link in bio and join us for a summer of passion, drama, and unforgettable music.

Don't miss your chance to see:
Handel's Rinaldo - A dazzling Baroque adventure of love, war, and magic.
Britten's Turn of the Screw - A chilling psychological ghost story.
Mozart's Figaro - A witty comedy of love, deception, and class upheaval.
Monteverdi's Poppea - A seductive drama of ambition, power, and desire.
Massenet's Cendrillon - A magical fairy-tale filled with charm and wonder.
Bizet's Carmen - A fiery tragedy of passion and freedom.

🎭 SINGERS — Recording Deadline TOMORROW!

All roles available - casting starts after the deadline.
Your summer on stage starts here.
Chicago Summer Opera 2026 offers the chance to step into major roles, train intensively, and perform fully staged productions with orchestra in the heart of Chicago.

✨ 2026 Repertoire Highlights:
• Carmen (Bizet)
• The Marriage of Figaro (Mozart)
• Rinaldo (Handel)
• Cendrillon (Massenet)
• The Turn of the Screw (Britten)
• L’incoronazione di Poppea (Monteverdi)

🎤 Singer Recording Deadline: January 6
🎻 Orchestra Recording Deadline: January 15

What you’ll get:
• Fully staged productions with orchestra
• Individual voice lessons & musical coaching
• Acting & movement training
• Masterclasses with industry professionals
• Career-focused professional workshops
• Perform in a vibrant, professional opera environment
If you’re ready to grow, be challenged, and be seen — this is your moment.
👉 Apply now — deadline is tomorrow.

OperaTraining AuditionSeason SummerOpera OperaOpportunities Carmen Figaro Rinaldo Cendrillon TurnOfTheScrew Poppea

YAP Tracker :: Chicago Summer Opera 2026: final deadline January 6! Happy New Year! The final application deadline for the summer is January 6th. Don’t miss your chance—apply today! Key Features: - Performing a Role with Orchestra - Lessons & Coaching - Master Classes & Workshops - Media: Professionally filmed performances and dress rehearsal photo call pictures...