Chorus roles for large productions are cast from singers who live within commuting distance of Long Beach. These singers come from a wide variety of backgrounds and experience. These core chorus singers are augmented by regular choristers. These singers have trained voices, and some opera workshop experience or professional concert chorus experience. Auditions are held in March for June and October productions, or as needed at other times of the year.
All auditions take place in Long Beach.
If LBO requests an audition, it is because we believe the qualifications on your resume are consistent with our requirements for a specific role. Generally one aria is heard. The choice of aria is the singer's. For singers auditioning for comprimario roles several additional arias of contrasting styles must be prepared as well. From time to time, LBO may request a second aria.