Toledo Opera auditioning for chorus singers

Scarpia, played by Corey Crider, left, in the Toledo Opera's 'Tosca' in October 2024.(Photo courtesy of Grand Lubell Photography)

From TOLEDO OPERA

Toledo Opera is holding auditions for chorus positions for the 2025-26 season. 

The 2025-26 season will feature: Bizet’s “Carmen” (August – October 2025 commitment) and Donizetti’s The “Elixir of Love”(November 2025 – February 2026 commitment). 

Auditions are scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 3:00  p.m. and on Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 3-6 p.m. Those interested in auditioning should prepare one or two selections which best demonstrate their vocal range and abilities. 

For the adult chorus, one selection in either Italian or French is preferred. A pianist will be provided. 

Toledo Opera is seeking the following singers.

“Carmen” by Georges Bizet

Oct. 10 & 12, 2025
Valentine Theatre

Mixed voices: soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, bass. Music rehearsals begin on July 27 and run weekly on Sundays. Staging rehearsals will begin September 22 and typically run Monday through Friday in the evenings and on Saturdays and Sundays in the afternoons/evenings.

The Elixir of Love”by Gaetano Donizetti

Feb. 13 & 15, 2026

Valentine Theatre

Mixed voices: soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, bass. Music rehearsals begin on Nov. 9 and run weekly on Sundays. Staging rehearsals will begin on Jan. 26 and typically run Monday through Friday in the evenings and on Saturdays and Sundays in the afternoons/evenings.

For more information regarding auditions, visit https://www.toledoopera.org/performances/auditions-2025-2026/.  To schedule an audition, email James Norman at jnorman@toledopera.org