Alan E. Hicks

Alan E. Hicks

Alan E. Hicks is a professional stage director, director of the Emerging Artist Program at Green Mountain Opera Festival, and author of Singer and Actor: Acting Technique and the Operatic Performer (Amadeus Press, 2011). In addition to teaching acting and stagecraft, he has taught auditioning and business classes in universities across the country.


Cutting through the Noise: Selecting a Master’s Program in a Time of Information Overload

Continuing your studies with a graduate degree can be daunting. Read on to learn how to find the right fit for your educational goals while maintaining a clear sense of financial realities.

The Dos and Don’ts of YAP Auditioning

The director of Green Mountain Opera Festival’s Emerging Artist Program shares his thoughts on what singers should and should not do when applying to and auditioning for YAPs.