The company seeks adult and child volunteers to fill non-singing roles.
CINCINNATI (February 18, 2025)—For anyone who’s dreamed of appearing on the Cincinnati Music Hall stage, Cincinnati Opera is ready to give you your moment in the spotlight. No singing skills are required!
Cincinnati Opera seeks “supers”—similar to extras in film and television—to participate in its 2025 Summer Festival productions. Photo of Cincinnati Opera’s production of Tosca by Philip Groshong.
Cincinnati Opera will hold two open casting calls for supernumerary roles for the company’s 2025 Summer Festival. The information and casting sessions are scheduled for Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m., and Saturday, March 29, 2025, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at the Corbett Opera Center at Music Hall (1243 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202).
Supernumerary—or “super”—roles are non-singing, non-speaking roles, much like extras in film and television. Supers will share the stage with internationally renowned artists and work with celebrated directors and conductors. No experience is necessary and all super positions are filled on a voluntary basis. Individuals of all ages, races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities are welcome and encouraged to apply.
Cincinnati Opera seeks applicants for the following roles:
Rigoletto
Commitment period: May 19–June 14, 2025
Performances: June 12 and 14, 2025
Supers needed: Male- and female-presenting adults
Tosca
Commitment period: June 2–June 28, 2025
Performances: June 26 and 28, 2025
Supers needed:
Male- and female-presenting adults
One (1) child
Fiddler on the Roof
Commitment period: June 25–July 27, 2025
Performances: July 23, 25, 26, 27, 2025
Specific supers needed:
Male- and female-presenting adults
Eight (8) children
Cincinnati Opera’s productions of Rigoletto, Tosca, and Fiddler on the Roof will be presented in Springer Auditorium at Cincinnati Music Hall. Supers are required to attend approximately 10–15 rehearsals. Daytime rehearsals may be scheduled.
Attending a casting call does not obligate a person to participate. Interested individuals may attend simply to learn more about supernumerary opportunities. For more information, please visit cincinnatiopera.org or email supers@cincinnatiopera.org.
Media Contact:
Katie Syroney
Director of Communications
ksyroney@cincinnatiopera.org / 513-768-5526