Auditions
Central Florida Vocal Arts holds auditions throughout the year for our Mainstage productions, Opera del Sol productions, Belles & Bows holiday quartet, and more!
There are no auditions open at this time.
Announcing Auditions for The Ballad of Baby Doe!
Deadline: January 7th by 11:59 PM
Opera del Sol is accepting virtual submissions for our Spring production of The Ballad of Baby Doe at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
Director: Eric Pinder
Assistant Director: David Bracamonte
Music Director: Philip King
Stage Manager: Laurenna Roma
Roles Available:
Horace Tabor, mayor of Leadville, Baritone
Augusta, his wife, Mezzo Soprano
Mrs. Elizabeth (Baby) Doe, a miner’s wife, Lyric Soprano
We are also hiring a chorus of 13 to play multiple roles, including, but not limited to:
Four Cronies
Augusta’s Friends
Kate
Meg
Samantha
Mama McCourt
Chester A. Arthur
Williams Jennings Bryan
and others.
Additionally, we are casting two roles for youth singers
Elizabeth (age 12)
Silver Dollar (age 7)
All Adult roles are paid. Housing and travel stipends are not available at this time.
Callback Date: January 27 6:00-10:00 PM at Audubon Park Covenant Church 3219 Chelsea St, Orlando, FL 32803
Show Dates: April 25 at 8:00 PM, April 26 at 8:00 PM, and April 27 at 3:00 PM in The Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater
Margaret Johnson
An elegant, self-possessed, practical American woman. Strong and self-assured. To play mid to late 40′s. Mature Soprano with strong middle voice.
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Clara Johnson
Margaret’s 26-year-old daughter. Young and naive for her age with a youthful simplicity and exuberance. To play mid to late 20′s. Soprano with strong voice in both ends of range.
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Fabrizio Naccarelli
A 20-year-old, handsome and charming Florentine. Youthful and passionate energy. To play early 20′s. Lyrical Tenor. Low B flat to high B. Speaks Italian, and speaks/sings English with Italian accent.
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: A#2/Bb2
Giuseppe Naccarelli
Fabrizio’s older brother. A lady’s man. Very Italian. To play late 20′s
to mid 30′s. The most physical character in the show. Speaks in Italian.
Vocal range top: D4
Vocal range bottom: A#2/Bb2
Franca Naccarelli
Guiseppe’s wife. Very passionate and strong. Unhappy in her marriage but in love with his husband. To play late 20′s to mid 30′s. Darker Soprano or Mezzo Soprano with strong head voice. Speaks Italian, and speaks. English with Italian accent.
Vocal range top: D3
Vocal range bottom: G2
Signor Naccarelli
Fabrizio’s father. Very charming, charismatic and insightful. Loves his family. To play 40’s to 50’s. Speaks Italian, and speaks English with light Italian accent.
Vocal range top: D4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Signora Naccarelli
Fabrizio’s mother. Cunning and intelligent. The foundation of her family. Soprano with strong low range or Mezzo with strong high notes. Strong actress. Speaks in Italian, but sings in English, no accent. To play late 30’s to 50’s.
Vocal range top: B5
Vocal range bottom: C#3/Db3
Roy Johnson
Margaret’s husband – to match Margaret age range in casting. No singing.
Ensemble
Character Breakdowns
We are looking for a diverse group of dynamic performers to submit for Belles and Beaux auditions. This year, we are revamping to include both Tenor and Bass voice parts as well as vocal percussion. We invite applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
This is a paid gig based opportunity.
We are casting for the following vocal roles:
- Soprano
- Alto
- Tenor
- Baritone/Bass
- Vocal Percussion
Central Florida Vocal Arts does not discriminate against applicant or participant on the basis of sex, gender identity, race, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or national origin. We believe ALL people are artists and deserve access to quality arts experiences, regardless of income, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, religious affiliation, or age.