Open Opera Chorus Auditions – Dallas

Stagetime Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

The Dallas Opera is holding an open audition for 5 chorus vacancies for the 2025/2026 season, with opportunities in Auxiliary Chorus and various chorus bits. Auditions require one aria and sight-reading, with two copies of sheet music for pianist accompaniment. A rigorous rehearsal and performance schedule applies.

Auditions take place in Dallas, TX, on May 2–3, 2025. The organization participates in AGMA, with compensation aligned to the union contract and per-performance rates.

Qualifications

• Excellent sight-reading of music and languages.
• Experience in a professional opera or chorus.
• Stage training or experience relevant to opera productions.
• Ability to commit to a complex rehearsal and performance schedule.
• Willingness to follow musical and stage direction.

Responsibilities

• Participate in chorus rehearsals and performances as scheduled.
• Collaborate with conductor and pianist during rehearsals and shows.
• Adapt to various staging conditions and performance formats.

Skills

Sight-reading

Music memorization

Stage experience

Chorus experience

Job description

The Dallas Opera is holding an open audition for 5 chorus vacancies for the 2025/2026 season, with opportunities in Auxiliary Chorus and various chorus bits. Auditions require one aria and sight-reading, with two copies of sheet music for pianist accompaniment. A rigorous rehearsal and performance schedule applies.

Auditions take place in Dallas, TX, on May 2–3, 2025. The organization participates in AGMA, with compensation aligned to the union contract and per-performance rates.