Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Audition notice: Seattle Opera Seeks Dancers and Child Acrobats


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Seattle Opera is committed to racial equity and to dismantling historic barriers of oppression. People of Color are encouraged to apply and audition for all opportunities listed below.

Seattle Opera Child Acrobat/Circus Performer Auditions

Seattle Opera will be holding child acrobat/circus performer auditions for its upcoming production of La bohème, choreographed by John Todd.

Seattle Opera is looking for 4 children:
- Two boys (age 10-12) who can perform tumbler/circus tricks/juggling, ball walking.
- One boy or girl (8-10 years old) with tumbling skills.
- One boy (15-18 years old) with juggling/slight of hand experience.

Positions are paid.

Audition date: 4 p.m., Monday, November 25, 2019.

Rehearsals begin: April 6, 2020

Show dates: May 2, 3*, 6, 8, 9, 10*, 13, 15, 16, 17*; Special school matinee May 19 11a curtain; 2020 

* matinee performance

Daytime availability for rehearsals required.

Please phone 206-676-5812 or email dance@seattleopera.org for further information and to sign up.

Seattle Opera Dancer Auditions 

Seattle Opera is holding dancer auditions (6 men; or 1 woman and 5 men, TBD after audition) for its upcoming production of La bohème, choreographed by John Todd. 

Male dancers should have strong technical and partnering skills. Jazz, ballet, and/or musical theatre background preferred.

Female dancer should have strong baton tricks and dance skills (jazz or hip-hop vernacular).

All dancers should bring a current headshot and resume.

If interested in baton role (both women and men encouraged to audition), please bring baton of choice to the audition.

Positions are paid (AGMA contract)

Audition will be 7 p.m., Monday November 25, 2019.

Rehearsals begin: April 6, 2020
Show dates: May 2, 3*, 6, 8, 9, 10*, 13, 15, 16, 17*; Special school matinee May 19 11a curtain; 2020

* matinee performance

Daytime availability for rehearsals required.

Please phone 206-676-5812 or email dance@seattleopera.org for further information and to sign up.