Auditions
2026 GLIMMERGLASS FESTIVAL LOCAL YOUTH AND ADULT AUDITIONS
MADAME BUTTERFLY (Puccini)
Seeking (1) youth male performer able to play age 3-5, for the featured role of Trouble.
Seeking (6) youth performers of any gender/ethnicity, able to play ages 5-17, for non-speaking/non-singing roles. Performers of Asian descent are encouraged to apply, and families are encouraged to apply together!
Seeking (2) male and (4) female adult performers of any ethnicity for non-singing/non-speaking roles. Performers of Asian descent are encouraged to apply, and families are encouraged to apply together!
Seeking (2-4) adult performers of any gender/ethnicity for chorus roles.
Staging and technical rehearsals will take place June 4 – July 6. Performances will take place July 11, 13, 19, 28, 31, August 3, 8, 15, and 17. Music by Giacomo Puccini and libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa.
Madame Butterfly will be presented at The Alice Busch Opera Theater (on The Glimmerglass Festival campus). A detailed rehearsal schedule will be provided at the auditions. Performers must be available for all rehearsals and performances to be considered for roles.
ROBIN HOOD (Moore/Rourke)
Seeking youth performers of any gender/ethnicity, 8-18, for lead and chorus roles.
Music rehearsals will begin on June 22 and technical rehearsals will take place July 13 – August 1. Performances will take place August 2, 4, and 7. With music by Ben Moore and libretto by Kelley Rourke, Robin Hood will feature The Glimmerglass Festival Youth Chorus and members of the Resident Artists Program.
Robin Hood will be presented at The Alice Busch Opera Theater. A detailed rehearsal schedule will be provided at the auditions. Performers must be available for all rehearsals and performances to be considered for roles.
Audition Dates:
Saturday, March 21, 2026 11:00am – 3pm
Sunday, March 22, 2026 10:00am – 3pm
Singers should prepare one age-appropriate song from American folk song, musical theater, classical or school music repertoire. No rock/pop music, please. Bring a copy of your sheet music for the pianist. A pianist will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own.
Music and staging rehearsal dates and information specific to each production will be available at the auditions. Please bring any known schedule conflicts within the period, as performers must be fully available for all on-stage rehearsals and performances. If selected to participate, each performer will receive a stipend. Additional information about each production can be found here.
Please be sure to include the performer’s full name, age, voice type, and contact information when signing up.
