Auditions

Open Call 2026

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The 2026 Open Call is now closed. Please check back in late 2026 for information about our 2027 auditions. 

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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
Short works by Pacific Northwest creatives
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 2 - By invitation (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 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 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.

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Please note, RWC is not able to provide housing or transportation for our artists. Please take this into consideration before taking your time and energy to prepare for these auditions. 

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.