The Martha Graham Dance Company is seeking professional dancers to perform the traditional roles of the Graham classics as well as new works by today’s choreographers. Applicants must have a strong command of current concert dance styles, ballet, and Graham Technique. Selected dancers will be offered between 10 and 28 weeks of work for the Company’s 2023-2024 Season, must be able to legally work in the USA, and must become members of the American Guild of Musical Artists AFL-CIO. Salaries will range from $650 and $975 per week.
Pre-registration is required in order to guarantee a spot at the audition.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
Must be technically excellent in a range of current dance techniques and ballet as well as have some e...
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San Francisco Symphony Chorus
23-24 Season
Beethoven Symphony No. 9
Holst The Planets
(S & A only)
Stravinsky arr. Stucky Les noces
Handel The Messiah
Guaraldi A Charlie Brown Christmas
Orff Carmi na B urana
Shore The Lord of the Rings:
The Fellowship of the Ring
(film with live orchestra)
Zimmer Gladiator
(film with live orchestra)
Uematsu Final Fantasy
(with live orchestra)
(AGMA only)
Mahler Symphony No. 3
(S & A only)
The San Francisco Symphony Artistic Staff will hear auditions in April & May to fill openings in the San Francisco Symphony Chorus for the 2023-24 season. There are limited non-AGMA volunteer and AGMA openings.
Audition Dates
Non-AGMA volunteer positions, by appo...
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OPERA PHILADELPHIA CHORUS AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Auditions for the 2023-2024 Opera Philadelphia Chorus will be held April 22 and 27, 2023.
The following productions will include chorus:
10 Days in a Madhouse (SA only)
Simon Boccanegra (SATB)
The Anonymous Lover (SATB)
Madame Butterfly (SAT only)
To be considered for an audition, please submit a recent recording; your resume, CV or other description of your musical training and experiences; and a recent photo to chorus@operaphila.org.
Auditions will be scheduled by email on a rolling basis until all slots are filled. Singers must be up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations ...
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METROPOLITAN OPERA ASSOCIATION, INC.
LINCOLN CENTER
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10023
The Metropolitan Opera will be auditioning DANCERS with exceptional ability versed in a variety of styles, including but not limited to ballet, character, contemporary, jazz, etc. for the 2023-24 season productions. These auditions will be open to dancers who are members of AGMA (American Guild of Musical Artists, Inc.) as well as dancers who are not members of AGMA. Dancers cast in any production and hired by the Met will be required to join AGMA.
Monday April 10th, 2023
12:30 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.*
OPEN TO ALL DANCERS WORKING AT THE MET DURING THE 2022-2023 SEASON
Dancers are invited to sign up HERE to attend one of two classes offered: 12:30-2:30 PM or 3...
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) is seeking a highly motivated and personable Stage Manager for a minimum of 43 guaranteed weeks. This position reports directly to the General Manager and works closely with AAADT Artistic Staff, Dancers, and Crew. The ideal candidate must have a comprehensive knowledge and background in dance stage management.
Start date: July 1st, 2023
Description: The Stage Manager for AAADT is responsible for supporting the production and stage management departments during rehearsals and performances, including documentation organization, calling of repertory ballets, and video archiving with AAADT on all domestic and international tours.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Stage Managers are re...
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San Francisco Opera will be accepting recorded video submissions in place of a live audition for consideration to be cast in the Extra Chorus for the Fall 2023 production of Omar. There are currently open positions for singers that identify as ethnically black in all voice types (Soprano, Mezzo, Tenor, Baritone/Bass).
OMAR VIDEO AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
• Video submissions must be from the last 12 months and may be recordings of live solo performance, or unedited at-home/studio recordings.
• 2 selections, both must be memorized.
• Selections should be from the following genres: Opera, Art Song, Spiritual, ‘Legit’ Musical Theater.
• It is recommended that at least 1 selection be in English.
• Repertoire should be accompan...
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The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center is pleased to announce that applications are open for the following Ensemble positions:
2024/25 Ensemble Singers
APPLY NOW FOR 2024/25 SINGERS
2024/25 Ensemble singer applications are now being accepted. Applications are free and must be submitted via YAP Tracker. If you do not have a YAP Tracker account, register for free at www.yaptracker.com.
The approximate contract dates for the 2024/25 Ensemble are May 6, 2024 through April 20, 2025 (to be confirmed), with an option for renewal as the positions are expected to have a two-year residency. Apply today through YAP Tracker and find application details here.
The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center is an equal opportu...
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Chorus Auditions
2023/2024 Season
Lyric Opera of Chicago
Lyric Opera of Chicago is holding chorus auditions in all voice categories for singers who are prepared for professional careers. Auditions will be held in Chicago and in New York City.
General Director: Anthony Freud
Music Director: Enrique Mazzola
Chorus Master: Michael Black
Special Projects Advisor: Renée Fleming
Preliminary Auditions (Chicago):
Chicago auditions will take place at Civic Opera House (20 N Wacker Drive, Chicago) on the following dates:
Monday, April 3, 2023, 3:00-6:00pm
Tuesday, April 4, 2023, 4:30-7:30pm
Wednesday, April 5, 2023, 11-1:30pm
Saturday, April 8, 2023, 11:00am-2:00pm
Preliminary Auditions (New York):
New York audit...
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Lyric Opera of Chicago will hold auditions for solo dancers with significant stage experience for its upcoming production of La fille du régiment, by Gaetano Donizetti. The production was originally staged by acclaimed director Laurent Pelly. Karine Girard is the choreographer and August Tye is the ballet mistress.
La fille du régiment is casting 10 male-presenting dancers and 1 male-presenting cover. The revival choreographer, Karine Girard is seeking dancers with exceptional ability in modern technique with strong musicality and rhythm. Applicants must also be strong actors. Dancers of all ethnicities are encouraged to apply.
Rehearsals will begin October 9, 2023, with seven (7) performances running from Saturday, November ...
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The Los Angeles Opera will hold auditions in February and March 2023 for experienced, classically trained singers seeking a professional contract in the highly acclaimed LA Opera Chorus for the 2023/24 season.
Those who apply to audition will be informed of the 2023/24 mainstage production titles and schedules by February 23, 2023, and will be considered for all mainstage productions for which they express interest. LA Opera is committed to cultivating diversity in its workplace and is continuously seeking to recruit individuals who help us reflect the entire community of Los Angeles. The 2023/24 season will include an opera which focuses on Black life in the U.S. during the civil rights era, as well as operas set ...
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