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Auditions
Minnesota Opera Orchestra
Minnesota Opera is now accepting audition applications for the following core positions in the Minnesota Opera Orchestra:
Principal Oboe
Auditions times will be assigned during the following time periods:
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Preliminary rounds: 9:30am – 3:00pm (pending number of candidates.)
2nd and final rounds will follow immediately.
Principal Timpani
Auditions times will be assigned during the following time periods:
Monday, April 27, 2027
Preliminary rounds: 10:00am – 3:00pm (pending number of candidates.)
2nd and final rounds will follow immediately.
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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