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Auditions

Virginia Opera regularly seeks talent from the local area for the chorus, dancers, supernumeraries, and actors for our mainstage productions.

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CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT

Virginia Opera announces auditions for three (3) non-singing, non-speaking CHILDREN’s roles in the world-premiere production of the opera Loving v. Virginia by Damien Geter and Jessica Murphy Moo.

They will play the roles of the children of Richard & Mildred Loving – since they will be portraying real people, we will favor resemblance to those real people in casting. Please see the images below for reference.

Sidney: boy, aged 10-12 years old
Donald: boy, aged 8-10 years old
Peggy: girl, aged 5-7 years old
(Children need to appear to be these ages; they may be older in real life.)

AUDITIONS:
Monday, February 24, 2025 – 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Harrison Opera House in Norfolk.
(Those auditioning will be assigned a time within that 2-hour window.)

SCHEDULE:

  • Staging rehearsal will take place between March 24th – April 13th. A more specific schedule will be available at the time of the auditions.
  • During technical & dress rehearsal (4/14 through 4/23), evening* availability on the following dates will be mandatory: April 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, & 23. (*until 10pm most dates; 11pm on 4/15)
  • Performance Dates are below. Note that a parent will be required to accompany their child on tour.

PERFORMANCE DATES:

  • Friday, April 25th at 7:30 pm* in Norfolk
  • Sunday, April 27th at 2:30 pm* in Norfolk
  • Saturday, May 3rd** at 7:30 pm* in Fairfax
  • Sunday, May 4th at 2:00 pm* in Fairfax
  • Friday, May 9th** at 7:30 pm* in Richmond
  • Saturday, May 10th at 7:30 pm* in Richmond
  • Sunday, May 11th at 2:30 pm* in Richmond
*Wig & Make-up call times can take place up to two hours before dress rehearsal and performance times. All rehearsals take place at the Harrison Opera House in Norfolk.
**On Saturday, May 3rd, bus departure may be as early as 10 am. On Friday, May 9th, bus departure may be as early as 12:30 pm. Specific bus schedules will be distributed closer to the start of rehearsal.

FEE & PROVISIONS:

  • This is a paid opportunity. Each child will receive a $600 stipend at the closing performance.
  • Transportation for travel to Fairfax and Richmond is provided or reimbursed.
  • Hotel room (double) provided in Fairfax on the night of May 3rd and in Richmond on the nights of May 9th and 10th.

OTHER:
Only children living in the Hampton Roads area will be considered.

Please click this link https://airtable.com/appAUWkAHKR4Nnv3i/shr03VNcJ7W3Tddcl to request an audition.

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Herndon Foundation Emerging Artists Program

Applications for auditions for the 2025-2026 season are closed. Applications will open for the 2026-2027 season in late summer 2025 on YAP Tracker.

Children’s Chorus

There are no Children’s Chorus opportunities available at this time. Please check back later.

ABOUT THE VIRGINIA OPERA CHILDREN’S CHORUS

All children’s chorus rehearsals take place in Norfolk, VA, at the Harrison Opera House. Typical child choristers live in the Hampton Roads area. The number of rehearsal hours required varies by production, but children can expect to spend approximately two months on a production from first rehearsal to final performance. Performances are presented in Norfolk, Richmond, and Fairfax.

Adult Chorus

There are currently no auditions scheduled. Please check back soon, or fill out this form to receive information and announcements about future opportunities.

Dancers

There are currently no opportunities available at this time. Please check back later.

Rehearsals and Performances

All rehearsals take place in Norfolk, VA at the Harrison Opera House. Individuals who live primarily in the Hampton Roads region, but additionally in the Eastern Shore, Eastern North Carolina, and Richmond areas are encouraged to submit their information. The number of rehearsal hours required varies by production, but individuals can expect to spend approximately 6-8 weeks on a production from first rehearsal to final performance. Performances are presented in Norfolk, Richmond, and Fairfax.

Compensation

Virginia Opera is a professional company and all roles are compensated. Transportation and lodging are provided as appropriate for the Richmond and Fairfax performances.

All agreements will be non-Equity, non-AGMA contracts.

*Supernumerary or “super” roles are non-singing, non-speaking roles of all ages, much like extras in film and television. Supers can play soldiers, townspeople, nuns, gypsies as well as many other important roles. Supers will share the stage with internationally-renowned artists and work with celebrated directors and conductors. A super’s enthusiasm and cooperation is an important part of any operatic production. No experience is necessary.