Opera Omaha Audition Announcement
Fantastic Mr. Fox & Future Seasons’ Opportunities for Chorus & Comprimario Roles
Opera Omaha will be holding auditions for the following roles:
- Opera Omaha Chorus Roster auditions (adults) for the 2025-2026 season and beyond
- Comprimarios roles (adults) for the 2025-2026 season and beyond
- Fox Cubs from Fantastic Mr. Fox (children’s roles): Jennie, Pennie, Bennie, and Lennie
When:
- Saturday, December 7, 2024 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Monday, December 9, 2024 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where:
Opera Omaha Leavenworth Studio
2215 Leavenworth Street, Omaha, NE
Audition Requirements:
- Prepare two pieces (each no longer than 5 minutes) showcasing your vocal range and ability. Please ensure that at least one of your pieces is in English.
- A pianist will be provided by Opera Omaha. Please bring a copy of your music for the pianist.
- You may provide a headshot and resume if you would like.
Register for the audition via the above link by noon on Monday, Nov 25. We will inform you on your audition timeslot by Tuesday, Nov 26.
Not available to attend the December auditions but still want to be considered? Please register and we will let you know if future auditions are scheduled.
Opera Omaha Chorus Roster
The Opera Omaha Chorus is an ensemble of local singers living across Nebraska and Iowa who provide the choral forces for Opera Omaha’s productions. The chorus is under the direction of Head of Music, Josh Quinn. Chorus members are paid an hourly fee for rehearsals and per performance fees. Rehearsals typically take place on weekends and weekday nights during the month-long production period. Each season’s roster consists of singers who perform in at least one production per season.
Comprimario opportunities for the 2025-26 Season
A comprimario is a small supporting role in an opera (or a singer who sings those roles). These roles are paid per performance fees.
Roles still being sought for the 2025-2026 season include comprimario roles from English and Italian operas.
Fantastic Mr. Fox: Children's Roles (Jennie, Pennie, Bennie, Lennie)
Opera Omaha is seeking talented young performers for four named children’s roles in our spring 2025 production of Fantastic Mr. Fox. These roles will be compensated.
Synopsis
Roald Dahl’s classic novel comes to life in this delightful opera by American composer Tobias Picker, directed by Alison Moritz with full set, costumes, and puppets. The named cubs are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Fox, and together with their clever animal companions, they outsmart three bumbling farmers. This brand-new production will be performed at Lauritzen Gardens.
Details:
- Age Range: 10–17 years old (younger children with the ability to read music and a strong vocal range will also be considered)
- Vocal Range: Treble
- No gender preference for these roles
- Opera Omaha is offering a stipend of $500 which is inclusive of rehearsals, costume fittings, and performances.
Additional Information:
- A tentative rehearsal schedule is as follows (please see below for full details).
- We will contact parents to confirm the staging rehearsal dates by April 10, 2025 at the latest. We anticipate 4-6 staging rehearsals (3-hour calls each) prior to the Final Room Run. These will be scheduled in the evenings and weekends to accommodate families.
Please reach out to Artistic Operations Manager, Kai Song Chan at kschan@operaomaha.org if you have any questions.
We look forward to seeing you at the auditions!