Auditions

Open Call 2026

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Rising Waters Collective is all about celebrating the artists who live and work in the Pacific Northwest. We are seeking performers and directors who reside in the region to join us for our 2026 & 2027 seasons, which includes two mainstage productions and a variety of concerts throughout the year.

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We are committed to showcasing artists of all ages, backgrounds, identities, and stages of career, from early-career to deeply established. If you bring curiosity, craft, and a desire to tell stories with care and clarity, there is a place for you here.

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We’re a Seattle-based company that values strong artistry, collaboration, and showing up as your full human self. If that sounds like you, read on.

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2026 & 2027 Mainstage Productions

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disPLACE
(García-Tomás / Magrané / Tornero)
A story where the process of modernization –gentrification– becomes a social drama from two different perspectives. The stories are similar but they are separated in time.
August 2026

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The Figaro Project
(Mozart / da Ponte / Vincent)
A reimagined take on Le nozze di Figaro that leans into text, power, and perspective. Dialogue in English, arias sung in Italian
August 2027

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Emerging Tides
Opera scenes and short works by Pacific Northwest creatives
A An evening of short works by regional composers and writers, including music by Dawn Sonntag, Lisa Neher, Sheila Silver, Jodi Goble, Caitlin Vincent, and others.

August 2027

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Vox Project 2.0

A contemporary English adaptation of Poulenc & Cocteau's iconic La voix humaine. All voice types will be considered.

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Additional concerts and community performances will take place throughout 2026 & 2027.

Available Roles

disPLACE

• *cover* Her (mezzo soprano or soprano)

• *cover* Him (baritone)

The Figaro Project

• Da Ponte (spoken role)

• Count Almaviva (baritone)

• Countess Almaviva (soprano)

• Susanna (soprano)

• Figaro (bass)

• *cover* Cherubino (mezzo-soprano or soprano)

• Marcellina (mezzo-soprano or soprano)

• Bartolo (bass)

• Basilio / Curzio (tenor)

• Barbarina (soprano)

• Antonio (bass)

Emerging Tides - considerations:

Clara Haber by Dawn Sonntag and David J. Adams

• Clara Immerwahr Haber (soprano)

• Franz Haber (tenor)

• Richard Abegg (baritone)

• Otto Sackur (tenor)

• James Franck (baritone)

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Vox Project 2.0

• All voice types encouraged to apply

Concerts

• All voice types encouraged to apply
   

Audition Process – Singers

Round 1 (CV and Recording Submission)
Please submit:

• A CV, please include preferred pronouns and preferred name

• A video recording of any piece(s) that you feel best represents you, if available, recorded within the last year. (YouTube links are the preferred and most reliable way to submit video materials.)

📅 Due: February 6, 5:00pm Pacific

Round 2 (March 2026 Live Audition – date & location TBD)

• For The Figaro Project:
  Please prepare 2–3 arias or songs, one of which must be by Mozart, plus a short dramatic spoken text of your choice (something you enjoy saying, no need to overthink it).
   

• For disPLACE, Vox Project 2.0, and Emerging Tides and/or concert work only:
  Please prepare 2–3 favorite arias or songs in any language.
   

A pianist will be provided. If you’d prefer to bring your own collaborative artist, you’re very welcome to do so.

Directors – Emerging Tides

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Round 1
Please submit:

• CV, please include preferred pronouns and preferred name

• Example(s) of work

• Artist statement

📅 Due: February 6, 5:00pm Pacific

Round 2
Selected directors will receive an excerpt from The Figaro Project and be asked to create a short concept document.

📅 Due: March 15

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Composers & Librettists –

Future Programming

Round 1
Please submit:

• CV, please include preferred pronouns and preferred name

• Example(s) of work or artist website link

• Artist statement

📅 Due: February 6, 5:00pm Pacific

Round 2
Selected composers and librettists will be contacted for further conversation.

📅 We will contact you by: March 15

A Note from the RWC

Co-Directors

We are cheering you on. Truly.

Bring what makes you feel grounded, confident, and like yourself - not what you think we want to see or hear.

Dress: come as you are. Fancy only if that’s your thing.

Compensation

All artists will be paid.
Stipends range from $500–$2,000 (possibly more for composers),  depending on production, concert, and role.

How to Submit

Please send all materials to:
📧 info@risingwaterscollective.org
Subject line: AUDITIONS 2026

We’re excited to meet you and experience your artistry.