Auditions

Seattle Opera is committed to racial equity, inclusion, and to dismantling historic barriers of oppression. People of color, LGBTQIA+ performers, those of varying ability, and all are encouraged to apply and audition for all opportunities.

Principal singers

Auditions for principal roles are by invitation and are offered only to artists who are represented by professional artist management or under very special circumstances. Artists’ representatives should address resumes to:

Artistic Administrator
Seattle Opera
363 Mercer St.
Seattle, WA 98109

Dancer Auditions

Seattle Opera is holding dance auditions for our upcoming mainstage production of Carmen, on stage May 2–17, 2026. 

Auditions will be held on Monday, October 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM at The Opera Center. Applications are required to be submitted and confirmed in advance to audition; please no drop-in auditions without prior registration.

We are casting 4 adult dancers—3 masculine characters and 1 feminine character. We welcome all gender identities to audition for the role they feel is right for them.

The deadline to apply for an audition is Monday, October 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM.

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Youth Auditions

Seattle Opera is auditioning children 9–16 years of age who have unchanged voices (treble voices only; any gender) for our upcoming mainstage production of Carmen, on stage May 2–17, 2026. 

Auditions will be held on November 4, 5, and 8 at The Opera Center. Appointments are required to audition; please no drop-in auditions without prior registration.

Youth chorus positions are volunteer positions. Parking and mileage reimbursement will be provided. Residency within a 55-mile radius of Seattle Opera is expected.

The deadline to register for an audition is Monday, October 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM.

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Seattle Opera Chorus

The Seattle Opera Chorus is a part-time professional chorus. Each chorister is affiliated with the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA). Choristers should be able to physically perform basic stage direction. When possible, within the artistic parameters of a particular production, Management will make its best effort to accommodate reasonable adjustments when requested. Such adjustments will be made solely at Management’s discretion.

Seattle Opera holds bi-annual Open Chorus Auditions for the Associate and Supplemental rosters. Please check back for our next auditions in Fall 2026.

Learn more about the Seattle Opera Chorus

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