Careers & Auditions
Job Opportunities
Youth Supervisors for Pagliacci
Minnesota Opera is seeking to hire Youth Supervisors for our 2026 production of Pagliacci.
Seeking 2 Supervisors for approximately thirteen youth performers.
Auditions
2026-2027 Chorus
Minnesota Opera is now accepting applications to join our 26/27 season chorus!
Auditions will be held at the Minnesota Opera Center on:
Tuesday, March 10, 2026: 7:00pm –10:00pm
Thursday, March 12, 2026: 7:00pm –10:00pm
Saturday, March 14, 2026: 12(Noon) – 6:00pm
There is no fee for this audition but registration is required. Please use the button below to learn more.
Supernumeraries, Dancers, and Actor
The Many Deaths of Laila Starr
Minnesota Opera is now accepting audition applications to join our 26/27 season in The Many Deaths of Laila Starr! Auditions will be held at the Minnesota Opera Center.
Please use the buttons below for more details about the roles, scheduling, and for information on how to apply.
6 South Asian supernumeraries (Non-singing actors).
Auditions on March 6th, 2026
6 Contemporary Modern dancers of South Asian heritage, ideally with experience in Kathak/Indian Classical style movement, between the ages of 18 and 40.
Auditions on March 7th and 8th, 2026
1 South Asian female actor, Between 45-60 years of age.
Auditions on March 7th and 8th, 2026
Extra Opportunities
OVERHIRE LIST FOR MN OPERA SCENE SHOP AND LUMINARY ARTS CENTER
Minnesota Opera is continually looking for workers to add to our Overhire Lists for Scene Shop and Costume work at the Minnesota Opera and crew positions at the Luminary Arts Center in the North Loop, Minneapolis. Rates vary by department and start at $20/hour. Scene Shop and Luminary Arts Center positions are covered under our agreement with ITASE Local 13.
SUPERNUMERARY APPLICATION
Supernumeraries, or “supers” as they are commonly known, are silent actors engaged to play supplementary roles in an opera. You will be contacted if your data meets our casting needs.
Volunteering
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