Auditions for the 2015-2016 season will be held at the Harrison Opera House in downtown Norfolk on May 11, 12 and 13 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. each day. You must schedule your audition in advance. Please prepare one aria or art song (foreign language preferred). We will provide an accompanist for your audition. Complete details will be provided once you’ve been scheduled.
To schedule an audition, please contact Alexandra Stacey via email at alexandra.stacey@vaopera.org or by calling 757-213-4541.
Rehearsals and Performances
All chorus rehearsals take place in Norfolk Virginia at the Harrison Opera House. Typical choristers live in either the Hampton Roads or Richmond areas. The number of rehearsal hours required varies by production, but choristers can expect to spend approximately two months on a production from first rehearsal to final performance. Performances are presented in Norfolk, Richmond and Fairfax.
Compensation
Virginia Opera is a professional chorus offering competitive compensation. Transportation and lodging are provided as appropriate for the Richmond and Fairfax performances.
For more info, please visit the VA Opera Opportunities page.
SUPERNUMERARIES
Supernumeraries are people of all ages who share the stage with operatic artists. Supers act as 'extras' on the stage. Supers can play soldiers, townspeople, nuns, gypsies as well as many other important roles. A super's enthusiasm and cooperation is an important part of any operatic production.
Virginia Opera offers supernumeraries a competitive honorarium. Transportation, lodging and per diem are provided as appropriate for the Richmond and Fairfax venues.
For additional information on becoming a supernumerary with Virginia Opera, please contact Alexandra Stacey via email at alexandra.stacey@vaopera.org or by calling 757-213-4541.
CHILDREN’S CHORUS
For additional information on our children's chorus please contact Alexandra Stacey via email at alexandra.stacey@vaopera.org or by calling 757-213-4541.
