Opportunities

AUDITION CALL
Vancouver Opera Chorus Auditions

Vancouver Opera is pleased to announce auditions for the Vancouver Opera Chorus positions for the upcoming season. Productions for the 25/26 Season include:

Rigoletto
Conducted by: Jacques Lacombe
Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Rehearsals: September 29 – October 23, 2025
Performances: October 25, 30 & November 2 (matinee)

Cosi fan tutte
Conducted by: Leslie Dala
Directed by: Rob Herriot
Rehearsals: January 12 – February 5, 2026
Performances: February 7, 12 & 15 (matinee)

La bohème
Conducted by: Jonathan Darlington
Directed by: Brenna Corner
Rehearsals: March 30 – April 23, 2026
Performances: April 25, 26 (matinee), 30, May 2 & 3 (matinee)

To be considered for an audition, diplomas/degrees are not required, but a minimum of university-level or equivalent in voice and music training, and stage experience, is expected.

At this time, Vancouver Opera is not able to provide accommodation/travel for Chorus members.

Audition Details:

Dates: Auditions will be held by invitation only on the following dates:

Tuesday, May 6, 2025, from 10AM to 5PM

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 10AM to 5PM

Location: The O'Brian Centre for Vancouver Opera

Application Process:

Interested applicants should submit the following materials via the online submission form here.

Personal Information: Full name, voice type, CAEA status, email address, and mobile number.

Availability: Indicate availability for upcoming production dates.

Audition Preference: Indicate preferences for audition session dates from the options provided above.

Audition Repertoire:

Three contrasting opera arias in at least three different languages (French, German, Italian, or English; however, other languages are acceptable). These are to be performed from memory in their original language.

Each aria must be no longer than 5 minutes in length.

Resume with Headshot: A current one-page resume with a recent photograph or headshot.

Submission Deadline:

All application materials must be submitted by April 24, 2025.

Additional Information:

A pianist will be provided. Applicants may also bring their own pianist at their own expense.

Applicants must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents. Those who do not possess either a Canadian passport or permanent resident card are not eligible.

Equity artists will be given priority in auditions.

For further inquiries, please contact Kewen Huang at auditions@vancouveropera.ca.

Vancouver Opera is honoured to work, and create art on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples, in particular the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Vancouver Opera and Equity are committed to the expansion of engagement opportunities for all Artists who self-identify as diverse, so that all Artists may be included in the practice of opera, and our stages reflect the full diversity of Canadian society.

Vancouver Opera operates under the jurisdiction of the Canadian Actors' Equity Association.