Opportunities

Chicago Opera Theater is committed to inclusive casting, and encourages artists of color, LGBTQIA+ artists, and artists with disabilities to apply.

We are currently auditioning for comprimario and chorus roles. We will only be hearing Chicago-local singers only at this time.

Must be a member of AGMA to accept contract.

Deadline: Received By Fri Apr 04, 2025

Materials Required:
Please submit the following information via email to auditions@cot.org:
- Resume (please indicate if you have any dance training/experience on your resume)
- Headshot
- Management contact information (if applicable)
- Audition time limitations/preferences (if applicable)*

Please confirm that your permanent residency is Chicago or the greater Chicagoland area when submitting your materials.

*Please specify whether you prefer an afternoon audition with a potential movement call back at 4pm; or an evening audition with a potential movement call back at 8pm.

Auditions will take place on April 24, 2025, between 1pm-8:30pm in Curtiss Hall, Fine Arts Building, 410 South Michigan Avenue, 10th Floor.
Vocal auditions will take place between 1pm-4pm and 5pm-8pm. Select singers will be called back for movement auditions the same day, from either 4pm – 4:30pm or 8pm – 8:30pm. If granted an audition, singers can expect to be assigned a specific time slot by April 17, 2025.

Audition Requirements:
Audition Requirements: Bring at least 2 contrasting arias, preferably in Italian and/or German.

For movement callbacks, please wear comfortable clothing in which you can move freely, with appropriate shoes. Due to limited facilities for wardrobe changing, auditionees should feel free to wear movement callback attire to vocal audition.