Job Opportunities

JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Founded in 1965, San Diego Opera is a highly regarded member of the international opera community and an invaluable cultural resource to the San Diego region. The mission of San Diego Opera is to deliver exceptional performances and exciting, accessible programs to diverse audiences, focusing on community partnerships and the transformative and expressive power of the human voice. The company’s vision is to be recognized globally as a leading example of adaptability, innovation, and sustainability, promoting diversity on stage, in our repertoire, and in our staff and leadership, with a commitment to world-class and emerging talent, and innovative use of technology. San Diego Opera is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

SAN DIEGO OPERA CHORUS AUDITIONS

Auditions for the 2026-2027 Season

The San Diego Opera Chorus is considered to be one of the preeminent opera choruses in the United States.

San Diego Opera will hold auditions for the 2026-2027 season. Professional singers residing in southern California with training and experience in operatic literature and performance are encouraged to apply.
Each production of the season is cast individually.
The Chorus is strictly part-time (evenings and weekends).

Audition Schedule

Audition Location:
East San Diego Masonic Lodge
7849 Tommy Dr,
San Diego, CA 92119
A pianist will be provided; however, you may choose to bring your own.

How to apply:
Complete the online application including the upload of headshot and current performance résumé.

For any questions regarding the application process, please email: chorusauditions@sdopera.org

If you are granted an audition:

• Please arrive ten minutes in advance of your selected audition time.
• You must provide the pianist with double-sided copies of your music in a three-ring binder.
• Audition selections should represent arias in two different languages (English, French, German or Italian) and be in contrasting styles.
• You will be asked to sight read one or two short musical excerpts, and sight read a short textual passage in Italian.
• Any offer of employment is contingent upon the ability to provide documentation of legal authorization to work in the United States. The Company is unable to sponsor visas for non-US citizens.
• Any singer who is not already a member of the American Guild of Musical Artists will be required to join upon accepting an offer of employment. Contracts will be issued per the terms of the applicable agreement between San Diego Opera and the American Guild of Musical Artists.

Production Assistant

San Diego Opera seeks a Production Assistant to work with the stage management teams for our 2026/2027 season. Dates of employment are as follows.

OPERA 1    Wednesday, September 23, 2026 – Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (5 weeks)
OPERA 2    Monday, January 18, 2027 – Friday, February 19, 2027 (5 weeks)
OPERA 3    Monday, March 8, 2027 – Friday, April 9, 2027 (5 weeks)

A candidate with the following skills – music reading, second language, Microsoft office, and stage management experience – will be in an ideal position for consideration. If you have experience in other related areas, we encourage you to apply as well, especially if you have a desire to learn more about working in opera.

All candidates must be reliable, have a willingness to learn, a strong work ethic, and the capability to identify tasks and look ahead. You will be an integral member of a team and will need to be flexible and adapt as priorities and deadlines change. Being a contributing team member is more important than previous opera or stage management experience.

Following this experience, you will have – an understanding of how a rehearsal room is run, the process for the artists, and contacts for future potential work in the industry.
This position is hourly/non-exempt $17.75 – $19.00 per hour based on experience. Overtime hours (at the overtime rate) are anticipated each week. The work week is Monday through Saturday – Sunday being a typical day off – with some exceptions. This is a local position – no housing nor distance transportation is provided. Parking is included. Please send your resume and references to Associate Director of Production, Grace Herzog at Grace.Herzog@sdopera.org.