Seattle Opera is holding dance auditions for our upcoming mainstage production of Carmen, on stage May 2–17, 2026. Applications are required to be submitted and confirmed in advance to audition; please no drop-in auditions without prior registration.
We are casting 4 adult dancers—3 masculine characters and 1 feminine character. We welcome all gender identities to audition for the role they feel is right for them.
The deadline to apply for an audition is Monday, October 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM.
Rehearsal Schedule & Performances
Rehearsals for Carmen begin on Monday, April 6, 2026. Daytime availability for rehearsals is required.
Show dates: May 2, 3*, 8, 9, 10*, 13, 16, & 17*, 2026
*matinee performance
Audition Information
Auditions will be held on Monday, October 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM at The Opera Center at 363 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109.
Please dress comfortably and prepared with appropriate footwear such as ballet slippers, jazz shoes, or something comparable. All dance styles welcome. A strong jazz, ballet, or musical theater background encouraged.
All dancers should bring a current headshot and resume.
These positions are paid (AGMA contract). Dancers who are offered contracts are required to join the American Guild of Musical Artists Union (AGMA) by their first contracted rehearsal.
Questions? Email us at dance@seattleopera.org. Please no phone calls.