About Opera at USC
Opera at USC offers a truly comprehensive program for both graduate and undergraduate
students, covering every facet of opera production, both on stage and behind the scenes.
Singers, directors, pianists, conductors, marketing and public relations students
and theatrical technicians get expert teaching and intensive hands-on experience in
their respective crafts.
Opera at USC is one of only a handful of colleges and universities nationwide that
offers special training and practice for aspiring opera stage directors. You can gain
abundant practical stage experience by participating in the operas either onstage
or off.
Opera at USC presents two fully staged operas with orchestra each year and also presents
an evening of One-Act Operas, often with a graduate stage director. Roles are open
to undergraduates and graduates.
Master classes conducted by international opera singers, conductors, coaches and directors are held
each semester.
Voice faculty and the choral department work closely together with Opera at USC on
many projects. Learn more about the choral ensembles and the vocal studies area.
2023-24 Season
Opera at USC is happy to announce our 2023-24 season. Audition sign up and info can
be found here.
Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro)
by W.A. Mozart
November 3-5, 2023
Friday / November 3 / 7:30 p.m.
Saturday / November 4 / 7:30 p.m.
Sunday / November 5 / 3:00 p.m.
Drayton Hall Theatre
1214 College St., Columbia, SC 29208
She Loves Me
by Bock and Harnick
February 23-25, 2024
Friday / February 23 / 7:30 p.m.
Saturday / February 24 / 7:30 p.m.
Sunday / February 25 / 3:00 p.m.
Drayton Hall Theatre
1214 College St., Columbia, SC 29208
The Lanny and Sidney Palmer One-Act Opera Series
Proving Up
by Missy Mazzoli
April 13-14, 2024
Saturday / April 13 / 7:30 p.m.
Sunday / April 14 / 3 p.m.
USC School of Music Recital Hall
Purchase Tickets Online
Adults: $25
Seniors, USC Faculty & Staff, Military: $20
Students with ID: $10
Purchase tickets online or purchase at the door. Please note that online sales end at 3:00 p.m. on opening day. After that you may purchase at
the door one hour before show. No refunds.
Opera Faculty