Auditions

Pittsburgh Opera holds auditions for principal roles, chorus, orchestra, supernumeraries, and the Pittsburgh Opera’s Resident Artist Training Program on a regular basis.

Principal Roles

Pittsburgh Opera conducts general auditions every December in New York City and by appointment in Pittsburgh. These auditions are not associated with any future repertoire but are for general purposes only.

To be considered for an audition, please send a cover letter, resume, photo and/or recording to: William J. Powers, Director of Administration and Artistic Operations, Pittsburgh Opera, 2425 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or by e-mail to wpowers@pittsburghopera.org.

We regret that we are not able to audition all who submit materials and only selected applicants will be contacted for auditions. Applications are accepted from both represented and non-represented singers.

Chorus

Pittsburgh Opera hold annual chorus auditions in May of each year.
Details for the 2010 chorus auditions will be posted in early 2010.

Orchestra

Pittsburgh Opera conducts auditions for the orchestra based on the needs and vacancies in the orchestra. If you are interested in auditioning for the orchestra, please contact: Chris Powell, Music Administrator, at cpowell@pittsburghopera.org. Please also check this Web site regularly for updates.

Supernumeraries

Pittsburgh Opera holds Super auditions throughout the course of the season, dependent on the needs of each individual production. Please check this Web site regularly for updates.

Resident Artists of Pittsburgh Opera

Auditions for Pittsburgh Opera’s Resident Artist Training Program are held annually in Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, and New York. Click here for additional information about Pittsburgh Opera’s Resident Artist Training Program, including audition information.