Opera Idaho Auditions

* In-person auditions can be scheduled on a case by case basis. Please fill out the audition request and submit date rage during which you are available.

Pianist and Fees: Auditions are accompanied by Opera Idaho Staff Pianist, Betsi Hodges. There is no audition or pianist fee, although singers may tip the pianist. Singers have the option of using their own accompanist and should notify in advance of the audition.

AUDITION REPERTOIRE

For Main Stage Roles, Covers, and Understudies:

• 3-5 selections in multiple languages and styles from opera, musical theatre, Zarzuela, or Mariachi genres according to the role of interest
• Singers are encouraged to include an excerpt, song, or aria from the role and show in which they are interested
• All selections must be memorized
• Bring a physical copy of your resume and head shot to your audition

For All Other Opportunities:

• 2-5 pieces from opera, musical theatre, Zarzuela, art song, Mariachi, and/or jazz genres according to your vocal ability, training, and program of interest
• All selections must be memorized
• Bring a physical copy of your resume and head shot to your audition

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

Cover and Lead Roles still being considered:

Sweeney Todd

• Sweeney Todd (cover / understudy only) – Baritone
• Mrs. Lovett (cover / understudy only) – Alto / Mezzo
• Judge Turpin (cover / understudy only) – Bass / Bass Baritone
• Beadle Bamford (cover / understudy only) – Tenor
• Johanna – Soprano
• Anthony Hope – Tenor
• Tobias Ragg – Tenor
• Adolfo Pirelli (cover / understudy only) – Tenor
• Beggar Woman – Mezzo

Thaïs

• Thaïs (cover / understudy only) – Soprano
• Athanaël (cover / understudy only) – Bass-Baritone
• Nicias (cover / understudy only) – Tenor
• Crobyle – Soprano
• Myrtale – Mezzo
• Palémon (cover / understudy only) – Bass-Baritone
• Albine – Mezzo

Noche de Serenatas
(Concert of Zarzuela, Mariachi, and Opera with the Opera Idaho Orchestra)

• Mezzo
• Tenor

Other Performance Opportunities:

• Opera Idaho Resident Company Artists – Boise-based professional, emerging, young, and student artists who sing lead and comprimario roles, in the opera chorus / ensemble for main stage productions and a variety of performances throughout the season including as soloists in Operatinis, educational performances, school shows, community engagement concerts, promotional and pop-up concerts, donor and friend-raising events, appearances at special events, and add-on recitals and shows; performances are hosted in schools, public spaces, and various venues in the Treasure Valley.
• Operatinis – An “opera dinner theater” experience at the Sapphire Room at the Riverside hotel including a dinner buffet; Opera Idaho artists perform opera arias with musical theater, jazz, and art song sprinkled in; featuring guest artists from the cast of upcoming main stage productions.
• Critical Mass Vocal Artists – Opera Idaho’s premier chamber choral ensemble sings four or more concerts of a cappella and chamber music each season. Please click here for more information about CMVA auditions.
• Master Class Series – Public master classes presented by guest artists, renowned coaches, stage directors, and opera industry professionals for members of the Opera Idaho Resident Company, young and emerging artists, and student artists studying at Idaho colleges and universities seeking professional coaching and professional master class experiences.
• Cover/Understudy Opportunities – When possible, Opera Idaho casts covers and understudies for main stage roles; covers must be ready to go on stage in the event a principal cannot; understudies are usually student or young artists who are performing in the Opera Ensemble but learning a main stage role as a role-study opportunity; covers and understudies may be invited to perform in educational, outreach, community engagement, or other concert performances.