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Seattle Opera.

Youth Auditions

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.

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