Toledo Opera is holding auditions for chorus positions for the 2025-26 season, which will feature Bizet’s Carmen (August through October commitment) and Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love (November through February commitment). Auditions are scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., and on Sunday, May 18, from 3 until 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: all voice types for a SATB chorus.
Carmen by Georges Bizet October 10 and 12 Valentine Theatre Mixed voices: soprano, alto, tenor, baritone and 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
February 13 and 15 Valentine Theatre Mixed voices: soprano, alto, tenor, baritone and bass. Music rehearsals begin on November 9 and run weekly on Sundays. Staging rehearsals will begin on January 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 toledoopera. org/performan ces/auditions-2025-2026/. To schedule an audition, email James Norman at jnorman@toledoopera.org. For more information about the season, visit toledoopera.org.
