Auditions
Principal Artist Auditions
Auditions are by appointment only (through management or individual-arranged). For more information contact Sarah Zsohar at szsohar@kcopera.org. If you are going to be in the Kansas City area and would like to inquire about auditioning, please send your resumé and request to Sarah Zsohar at szsohar@kcopera.org.
Additional Auditions
Chorus Auditions ~ March 18, 2020
Open Chorus Auditions
At the direction of Mayor Quinton Lucas, who declared a State of Emergency for the city of Kansas City, Lyric Opera of Kansas City is compelled to postpone our open chorus auditions scheduled for March 18, 2020.
For more information, contact Sarah Zsohar at szsohar@kcopera.org.
Porgy and Bess Chorus Auditions ~ April 30, 2020
At the direction of Mayor Quinton Lucas, who declared a State of Emergency for the city of Kansas City, Lyric Opera of Kansas City is compelled to postpone our open chorus auditions scheduled for April 30, 2020.
For more information, contact Sarah Zsohar at szsohar@kcopera.org.
La Traviata Dance Auditions ~ May 19, 2020
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Men | 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Women | 7:00 – 9:00 PM
DANCE REQUIREMENT: 4 Female and 2 Male Dancers.
For the Men, please bring ballet or jazz shoes and wear comfortable, form-fitting clothing that shows the dance line. Looking for dancers with strong classical technique and great acting abilities. You will be playing Matadors.
For the Women, please bring character shoes (heels of any height) and wear comfortable, form-fitting clothing that shows the dance line. Please bring a knee-length rehearsal skirt, if possible. Looking for dancers with a strong classical technique and great acting abilities. You will be playing Gypsies.
Rehearsal Period: September 5 – 24, 2020
Performance Dates: September 26, 30, October 2, 2020 at 7:30 PM; October 4, 2020 at 2:00 PM
A headshot, resume, and bio must be included when registering to be considered. Registrations must be received by Friday, May 15, 2020.
For more information, contact Sarah Zsohar at szsohar@kcopera.org.
Choreography by Parker Esse as set by Andrea Beason; Stage Direction by Francesca Zambello.
Children's Chorus Auditions
Auditions for Lyric Opera main stage production Children’s Choruses are held on a per need basis. Audition information will be listed below if a Children’s Chorus is needed for a production.
Supernumerary Information
Help the show go on! Volunteer to be a supernumerary (super) in a Lyric Opera of Kansas City production. For more information about becoming a super or to request that your name be placed on a contact list for open opportunities, contact Sarah Zsohar at szsohar@kcopera.org.
Orchestra Information
Members of The Kansas City Symphony comprise the orchestra used for performances by the Lyric Opera of Kansas City. For audition information, please call the symphony’s administrative offices at (816) 471-1100 or visit kcsymphony.org.
