How to Apply

• Complete the online application form and submit it along with a current resumé detailing performance experience (PDF only) and a headshot or recent photo by the deadlines listed below. There is no age limit for applicants.

Online Application Form

• http://www.yaptracker.com/applications/cincinnati-opera-mainstage-chorus-2025/

Application Deadlines

• Cincinnati October Auditions: Must be received by Thursday, Sep. 26, 2024

• Cincinnati December Auditions: Must be received by Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024

Audition Dates and Locations

• October 25, 26, & 27, 2024 - Corbett Opera Center at Cincinnati Music Hall (1243 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202)

• December 7 & 8, 2024 - Corbett Opera Center at Cincinnati Music Hall (1243 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202)

Audition Requirements

• You will be permitted to change your list of repertoire by providing a current list at your audition. Minimum number of selections permitted: 2. Maximum number of selections permitted: 5 

Engagement Details

• Company: Cincinnati Opera

• Location: Cincinnati, OH USA

• Term: 2025 Summer Festival

May 21, 2025 - August 3, 2025: Including, but not limited to, Opera in the Park and mainstage opera productions. The final season details along with available roles will be announced by the time of auditions.

Program Information

• The Cincinnati Opera Chorus and Supporting roles are paid, professional engagements under the jurisdiction of AGMA, the American Guild of Musical Artists.

• Rehearsals for the 2025 Summer Festival will begin May 21st, 2025 and run through August 3rd, 2025.

• Compensation is provided per the hourly and performance rates outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement with AGMA. Mainstage contracts are negotiated on either a weekly or per performance basis.

Notes

• Please select the dates most convenient for you. Singers from outside the Greater Cincinnati region are welcomed and encouraged to audition, however, applicants should be aware that most chorus members and smaller mainstage roles tend to be cast locally. If you are unable to attend an in-person audition, please email us at auditions@cincinnatiopera.org and explain any special circumstance. We will do our best to accommodate!

Contact Information

• For questions or assistance, please email auditions@cincinnatiopera.org

Date range: May 5–August 6, 2025

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record.

• Age 21+.

• Experience with Microsoft Office preferred.

• Experience with Tessitura software a plus.

Responsibilities:
Assist the Artistic and Rehearsal Departments with:

• General clerical and logistical support for Artistic and Rehearsal Departments;

• Providing/coordinating artist transportation and housing;

• Assembling welcome packets for artists and seasonal staff;

• Assisting with the coordination and distribution of company schedules;

• Assisting with organizing costume fittings for principal artists, chorus, and supers;

• Assisting with the communication of the daily schedule to artists and production staff;

• Running errands for the artistic and rehearsal departments;

• Coordinating comp ticket needs;

• Composing and collecting paperwork for distribution (schedules, contact sheets, handbooks, etc.);

• Assisting with coordination of volunteers for light walking;

• Participating in production meetings;

• Assisting with tracking of payroll, petty cash, and check requests;

• Assembling and organizing season archive artistic information;

• Ordering and maintaining office supplies for rehearsal and artistic staff;

• Managing artist hospitality off-site and in-house;

• Other duties as assigned.

Date range: May 5–August 1, 2025

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record.

• Age 21+ preferred.

• Experience with Microsoft Office preferred.

• Ability to read music preferred.

Responsibilities:
Assist the Production and Rehearsal Departments with:

• General, clerical, and logistical support for the Production and Rehearsal Departments;

• General support and hospitality for union costume and stage crews;

• Producing Opera Insights;

• Possibility of participating in a seasonal intern-led event pending final season programming;

• Assist in departmental finance tracking and reconciliation;

• Creating and distributing paperwork and rehearsal notes;

• Assembling and organizing season archive production information;

• Assisting with the coordination and distribution of company schedules;

• Assisting with the communication of the daily schedule to artists and production staff;

• Attending rehearsals and performances;

• Participating in production meetings;

• Running general errands;

• Other duties as assigned.

Date range: June 18–July 27, 2025

Qualifications:
Ability to read music required.

Responsibilities:
Assist AGMA Stage Directors and Assistant Directors with:

• Initial setup of the rehearsal space (floor taping, room layout and organization);

• Assisting with Meet & Greets and concept talks as needed;

• Taking rehearsal notes and blocking;

• Walking roles if a performer is not present;

• Attending to the needs of the director or assistant director;

• Light walking as needed;

• Attending production meetings;

• Distributing the director’s notes to the supers;

• Support and organization of children in the cast;

• Assisting the Artistic Department as needed during performances;

• Other duties as assigned.

3 positions available. Each intern will be assigned to one production; dates will vary but all will fall between the range below.

Date range: May 12–July 27, 2025

Qualifications:
Ability to read music required.

Responsibilities:
Assist AGMA Stage Management teams with:

• Pre-production paperwork, rehearsal planning, and room set-up;

• Running studio rehearsals, onstage technical rehearsals, and performances;

• Updating running lists and cue sheets for rehearsal and performances;

• Tracking sign-in sheets for chorus and supers;

• Distributing necessary paperwork to production staff and department heads;

• Providing general clerical work for stage management department;

• Organizing and maintaining stage and rehearsal supplies;

• Running errands for the Stage Management department;

• Assisting the Rehearsal Department as needed;

• Possibility of participating in seasonal intern-led event pending final season programming;

• Other duties as assigned.

Date range: May 12–July 27, 2025

Qualifications:

• Most work takes place at Cincinnati Opera's warehouse, which is an approximately 20-minute drive from Music Hall; a reliable vehicle for transportation to and from Music Hall and the warehouse is required.

• Practical experience in scenic painting is required.

Responsibilities:
Assist Scenic and Prop Staff with the following:

• Assisting with scenic artistry and touchup work;

• Painting and carving scenery as needed;

• Painting and dressing props as needed;

• Research for scenic and props details locally and on the web;

• Providing paint samples;

• Shopping for general supplies;

• Cleaning and maintaining the workspace;

• Assisting guest designers as needed;

• Communicating artistic requests to props crew;

• Note-taking during onstage rehearsals and production meetings;

• Archival paperwork as needed;

• General errands for scenic and props staff;

• Possibility of participating in seasonal intern-led event pending final season programming;

• Other duties as assigned.

2 positions available.

Date range: May 19–August 1, 2025

Qualifications:

• Experience with Vectorworks, Lightwright, and Microsoft Office.

• Ability to read music is highly recommended.

Responsibilities:
Assist the Lighting Director and Associate Lighting Designer with the following tasks:

• Production notes and assignments as well as assisting in calling focus;

• Creation of follow spot sheets and follow spot instruction during rehearsal;

• Tracking and coordination of cue placements with stage management and other departments;

• Tracking of lighting and electric expenditures;

• Coordination of lighting meetings and schedules;

• Management of inventory and tracking of rented items to ensure accurate returns;

• Creation and maintenance of lighting plots and running paperwork;

• Management of lighting materials archives;

• Communication of lighting requests to crew and staff;

• Possibility of participating in seasonal intern-led event pending final season programming;

• Other duties as assigned.

Date range: May 27–July 30, 2025

Qualifications:
Experience applying theatrical makeup and wigs and ventilating.

Responsibilities:
Assist the Wig and Makeup Designer with the following tasks:

• Coordination of the design and application of wigs and makeup for all productions;

• Application of chorus and supers wigs and makeup;

• Organization of supplies;

• Maintenance of work spaces;

• Wig creation and maintenance;

• Paperwork as assigned;

• Possibility of participating in seasonal intern-led event pending final season programming;

• Other duties as assigned.

Date range: May 12–August 1, 2025

Qualifications:
Most work takes place at Music Hall, with occasional trips to Cincinnati Opera’s warehouse, which is an approximately 20-minute drive from Music Hall; a reliable vehicle for transportation to and from Music Hall and the warehouse is required.

Responsibilities:
Assist Costume Director and Union Costume Shop with the following tasks:

• Gathering and distribution of artists’ measurements;

• Scheduling of fittings with Rehearsal Department and Costume Shop Manager;

• Union-approved duties before/during fittings (sign-ins, notes, etc.);

• Research for Costume and Wardrobe items locally and on the web;

• Assist with pack-in/pack-outs per the Costume Shop Manager’s approval;

• Tracking and coding of wardrobe purchases and returns;

• Union-approved assistance with getting prepared for costume fittings;

• Assisting guest designers as needed;

• Communicating artistic requests to Costume Shop (rehearsal pieces);

• Attendance at rehearsals and production meetings;

• Archival paperwork as needed;

• General errands and shopping for Costume Shop;

• Possibility of participating in seasonal intern-led event pending final season programming;

• Other duties as assigned.

Date range: May 5–August 9, 2025

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license, excellent driving record, and vehicle.

• Experience with Microsoft Office preferred.

• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Community Engagement and Education team to execute community-based events, such as Opera Goes to Church/Temple, Sensory-Friendly programs, Community Open Dress Rehearsal, CO in Concert, Opera & Yoga, etc.;

• Assisting with the execution of summer Education programs;

• Writing articles, reports, and data summaries for community engagement and education program activity;

• Work with production and artistic teams to coordinate logistics for Opera Insights pre-show lectures;

• Research, develop, and produce opera production-themed content for the Community Open Dress Rehearsal youth activity program book;

• Collect and organize content (artists bios, photos, choir rosters, translations, etc.) for Opera Goes to Church/Temple program books;

• Assisting with details/logistics of events and activities connected to the season;

• Assisting with details/logistics of the preparation of Education program for the 2024-2025 School Year;

• Assisting with the capture of CEE programs via video and photo, including uploading and organizing media files;

• Running department errands;

• Other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Interest in supporting Cincinnati Opera’s mission and vision;

• Excellent writing, organization, teamwork, and communication skills;

• Comfort in working with various members of the community;

• Comfort in working with school-aged students and in school settings;

• Comfort in working with religious organizations and in houses of worship;

• Strong work ethic that demonstrates initiative and creative thinking;

• Ability to manage multiple competing deadlines;

• Interest in opera, classical music, performing arts, or nonprofit operations preferred but not required.

Two positions available.

Date range: May 5–August 8, 2025

Responsibilities:

• Manage all RSVP lists for philanthropy events and major donor parking;

• Provide staff support at the Major Donor parking lot for all performances and special events;

• Provide general clerical, database, and correspondence support;

• Assist with mailings;

• Assist with details and logistics of all philanthropy events connected to the Summer Festival season;

• Run department errands for supplies, etc.;

• Answer the office’s main phone line and direct calls as needed;

• Order, set up, and tear down in-season staff meals;

• Assist with merchandise ordering and inventory, and staff the Bravo Shop (CO Gift Shop) on all performance evenings;

• Set-up and tear-down for all Board and Guild meetings;

• Other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel are required);

• Outstanding organizational and communication skills, including being comfortable interacting with the public.

Date range: May 5, 2025–August 9, 2025

Responsibilities:

• Working with the Director of Communications to promote Cincinnati Opera’s 2025 season, including mainstage performances and special events;

• Assisting with promotional tactics and projects, including (but not limited to) partnerships with key local vendors and community partners;

• Writing press releases, conducting interviews, coordinating stories with local media, and assisting with digital communications;

• Escorting artists and journalists to interviews and events;

• Representing Cincinnati Opera at performances, special events, and promotional opportunities;

• Greeting and working with media onsite before, during, and after performances;

• Updating and maintaining media databases and files;

• Assisting with the distribution of promotional materials in the community;

• Providing administrative support to the marketing and communications departments, including occasional errands;

• Possibility of assisting with seasonal intern-led event pending final season programming;

• Other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Interest in supporting Cincinnati Opera’s mission and vision;

• Excellent writing, organization, and communication skills;

• Comfort in working with various members of the public, including (but not limited to) media, staff, board, donors, artists, audience members, and community partners;

• Experience with standard desktop and cloud computing platforms, including MS Office, Box, and Photoshop;

• Experience with social media platforms;

• Experience with web content management and email marketing systems;

• Strong work ethic that demonstrates initiative and creative thinking;

• Ability to manage multiple competing deadlines;

• Interest in opera, classical music, performing arts, or nonprofit operations preferred but not required.

Date range: May 5, 2025–August 9, 2025

Responsibilities:

• Working with the Director of Marketing to promote Cincinnati Opera’s 2025 season, including mainstage performances and special events;

• Developing content for Cincinnati Opera’s social media platforms, including, but not limited to, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, YouTube, and LinkedIn;

• Copywriting for social media and email marketing;

• Assisting with in-house photography, video, and video editing for social media needs;

• Building and sending promotional emails in WordFly;

• Maintaining and updating Cincinnati Opera’s website to ensure relevancy and accuracy;

• Managing the distribution of promotional materials in the community, including posters in neighboring businesses and working with Cincinnati Opera’s staff and volunteers to distribute materials in other Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky neighborhoods;

• Representing Cincinnati Opera at performances and special events;

• Providing administrative support to the marketing department, including occasional errands;

• Adherence to all policies, rules, licensing, permissions, etc. related to photo and video content collection and distribution;

• Other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Interest in supporting Cincinnati Opera’s mission and vision;

• Experience with social media platforms, including, but not limited to, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn;

• Excellent writing, organization, and communication skills;

• Comfort in working with various members of the public, including, but not limited to, staff, board, donors, artists, audience members, and community partners;

• Experience with web content management and email marketing systems is a plus;

• Eye for good design; photo and video skills are a plus;

• Strong work ethic that demonstrates initiative and creative thinking;

• Ability to manage multiple competing deadlines;

• Interest in opera, classical music, performing arts, or nonprofit operations preferred but not required.