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Current Casting Calls
Opera | Summer 2027
The Salzburg Festival is looking for dancers and extras for an opera production of the 2027 Summer Festival. The piece and the leading team will be announced during the program presentation in December 2026.
We are looking for:
DANCERS
- 13 professionally trained, highly athletic male dancers aged between 18 and 50 with distinct athleticism and excellent fitness, clean-shaven (or willing to shave off facial hair). A willingness for physical exposure is a prerequisite.
EXTRAS
- 15 athletic and physically very fit men aged between 18 and 50, clean-shaven (or willing to shave off facial hair), with a high degree of physical capability and physical endurance, who are ready for a sporty challenge. A willingness for physical exposure is a prerequisite.
- 20 dynamic, highly athletic, fit, and stage-experienced men aged between 18 and 50 | The rehearsal effort for this role is significantly reduced and will be limited to a maximum of 10 rehearsals. A requirement is a willingness to be physically exposed.
The scenic concept involves intensive, dynamic movement sequences; therefore, physical fitness and agility are essential for all roles.
The audition will take place on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, starting at 09:30 a.m. at the Salzburg Festival, Hofstallgasse 1, 5020 Salzburg.
An online registration until November 8, 2026 at the latest is strictly necessary. Further information will follow after the online registration.
PRODUCTION PHASE 2027:
- Expected start of rehearsals: from June 15
- Expected premiere: July 25
- Further performances: until August 27
(Subject to change)
Casting Call
Opera Summer 2027
Casting Call
Opera Summer 2027
Salzburger Festspiele, Hofstallgasse 1, 5020 Salzburg