Seattle Opera is auditioning children for our upcoming 2026 production of Carmen. Appointments are required to audition; please no drop-in auditions without prior registration. See below for audition requirements and registration information.
The deadline to register for an audition is Monday, October 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM.
Questions? Email us at Youth.Auditions@seattleopera.org. Please no phone calls.
Carmen Youth Chorus
Seattle Opera is auditioning children 9–16 years of age who have unchanged voices (treble voices only; any gender) for our mainstage production of Carmen.
Performance dates: May 2, 3*, 8, 9, 10*, 13, 16, & 17*, 2026
*matinee performance
Performers (ages 9–16) must have:
- Treble voice (any gender)
- Musical comprehension
- Ability to sing harmony independently
- Good stage presence
Youth chorus positions are volunteer positions. Parking and mileage reimbursement will be provided.
Residency within a 55-mile radius of Seattle Opera is expected.
Audition Location
The Opera Center
363 Mercer Street
Seattle, WA 98109
Audition Dates & Times
- Tuesday, November 4, 2025: 6:00–8:30 PM
- Wednesday, November 5, 2025: 6:00–8:30 PM
- Saturday, November 8, 2025: 12:30–5:00 PM
Appointments are required to audition. Please no drop-in auditions without prior registration.
Audition Requirements
Please come prepared with one song, memorized, with piano, in any language.
No a cappella singing, and no belting songs. A pianist will be provided. Please bring your sheet music with you to your audition.
The deadline to register for an audition is Monday, October 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM.
Questions? Email us at Youth.Auditions@seattleopera.org. Please no phone calls.