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Auditions and Supernumerary information

Auditions

Please bookmark this page for information on auditions for dancers, choristers, and youth performers for upcoming productions.

Supernumeraries

A supernumerary is an actor without a speaking part, typically appears in a crowd scene. Supers are essential in the creation of huge, iconic opera scenes.  Please bookmark this page for information on upcoming opportunities. 

Sign up to be a supernumerary

Madama Butterfly - sign up by July 31

A group of women in white

For this production specifically, we seek:

  • 5 Male-presenting adult supers to play the role of workers (ex. sailors, servants, photographer), while also lifting and moving heavy objects onstage.


  • 2 Male-presenting caucasian youth supers for the part of "Sorrow/Trouble". Please note that applicants for this part of "Sorrow/Trouble" may be asked to audition in person. Further, this part may require late night rehearsals and performances.

Sign up

Nixon in China - sign up by July 31

For this production specifically, we seek: 

8 adult supers (mix of gender)  to play the role of citizens and workers in Mao's China, while also lifting and moving heavy objects onstage. Priority will be given to performers of East Asian descent/heritage.

The successful candidates will:

  • Be in good physical condition to move heavy set pieces (ex. tables, silks on poles, etc)
  • Be musically adept
  • Have strong awareness to move in unison as a group
  • Be comfortable standing still onstage for prolonged periods of time
     

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auditions calendar

No auditions will be heard without an appointment.

Sat, Aug 8

Dance Auditions: Madama Butterfly

12pm

WNO Studio

Event Details

Sat, Aug 8

Dance Auditions: Madama Butterfly

Dance Auditions for upcoming production of Madama Butterfly by appointment only: see notice.

12pm

WNO Studio

Sun, Aug 9

Dance Auditions: Nixon in China

12pm

WNO Studio

Event Details

Sun, Aug 9

Dance Auditions: Nixon in China

Dance auditions for upcoming production of Nixon in China by appointment only: see notice.

12pm

WNO Studio

through July 31

Supernumerary Sign Ups: Nixon in China

Event Details

through July 31

Supernumerary Sign Ups: Nixon in China

Dance auditions for upcoming production of Nixon in China by appointment only: see notice.

Audition notices

Madama Butterfly Dance Audition Notice (pdf)Download
Nixon in China Dance Audition Notice (pdf)Download

Questions?

Please contact the Artistic Team with questions

artistic@washnatopera.org

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