Careers and Auditions
Career Opportunities
There are no administrative positions available at this time. Please visit again soon or scroll down for possible audition information.
Auditions
Virginia Opera regularly seeks talent from the local area for the chorus, dancers, supernumeraries, and actors for our mainstage productions.
Herndon Foundation Emerging Artists Program
Applications for auditions for the 2024-2025 season are closed. Applications will open for the 2025-2026 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
Sign up here for Open-call Adult Chorus Auditions* on Monday, May 6 from 6-10pm at the Harrison Opera House.
*Please note that recent (within the past 5 years) and current Virginia Opera Choristers need not audition.
Dancers
There are currently no opportunities available at this time. Please check back later.
Actors/Supernumeraries
Auditions are scheduled as needed.
If you are interested in being considered for future Supernumerary and/or Actor roles with Virginia Opera, please fill out this form. Once we have your information on file, we will contact you as appropriate audition or performance opportunities arise.
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.