Storyline
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?
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Ria Ipa
Self
Matteo Adams
Self
Marissa Howard
Self
Chuanyuan Liu
Self
Amandalynne Perzyk
Self
Marc Scorca
Self
Brian Zeger
Self
Ariana Wehr
Self
Kathleen Kelly
Self
Kerriann Otaño
Self
Jason Ferrante
Self
Alex Fletcher
Self
Frequently Asked Questions
YAPs was released on May 31, 2025.
The runtime of YAPs is 1h 21m.
YAPs is a Documentary movie.
YAPs is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
YAPs was directed by Miriam Gordon-Stewart.
The main cast of YAPs includes Ria Ipa, Matteo Adams, Marissa Howard.
YAPs is originally in English.