YAPs (2025)

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YAPs (2025) poster

Widespread closures threaten the very existence of live theater in America. A traditional career as an opera singer seems less and less viable. And yet: In spite of a system stacked against them, young singers continue to follow their calling, risking everything to gain entry into fiercely competitive apprenticeship programs. In VHO’s searing, intimate new documentary film, 5 young opera singers across America share a year of their lives with unprecedented access. What is driving their ambition? Who will “make it”? And what does success even mean to the next generation?

Director: Miriam Gordon-Stewart
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 81 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Carter Pann, Kevin Puts, Antares
Production: Victory Hall Opera
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

opera, young artist

More Films by Director: Miriam Gordon-Stewart
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is YAPs about?
Widespread closures threaten the very existence of live theater in America. A traditional career as an opera singer seems less and less viable. And yet: In spite of a system stacked against them, young singers continue to follow their calling, risking everything to gain entry into fiercely competitive apprenticeship programs. In VHO’s searing, intimate new documentary film, 5 young opera singers across America share a year of their lives with unprecedented access. What is driving their ambition? Who will “make it”? And what does success even mean to the next generation?
Who directed YAPs?
YAPs was directed by Miriam Gordon-Stewart.
Who stars in YAPs?
YAPs stars Ria Ipa, Matteo Adams, Marissa Howard, Chuanyuan Liu, Amandalynne Perzyk, Marc Scorca.
How long is YAPs?
YAPs has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
What genre is YAPs?
YAPs is a Documentary film.