Empire of Wild
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Auditions
Audition Information & Submission Instructions
The Canadian Opera Company is looking for two (2) dancers for their upcoming spring production of Empire of Wild, 2026/2027 season. AUDITION INFORMATION: Audition Date: October 24th, 2026 between 10AM to 2PM Location: 227 Front St. E., Toronto, Ontario Audition Times: ▪ Individuals will be contacted with their audition time slot Please prepare: ▪ No preparation required ▪ Arrive warm and with layers of clothing Please bring: ▪ Comfortable clothing so you can move freely ▪ Water bottle ▪ Jazz shoes or bare feet for dancing, whatever is more comfortable. Please email your headshots and resumes to the following address: Attention: Murphy Diggon Email: [email protected] Please include ‘Empire of Wild Dancer Auditions’ in the subject line. Deadline for submissions: October 19, 2026 by 5 p.m.
Casting Breakdown
We are seeking Metis/self-identifying Indigenous dancers who can jig, perform contemporary choreography and could comfortably perform non-speaking acting roles.
Accessibility Information
PRODUCTION INFORMATION: Empire of Wild bursts onto the operatic stage with a story as haunting as it is heart-pounding. A fusion of myth, mystery, and raw human emotion, this new Canadian opera plunges audiences into a world where love, loss, and legend collide. Based on Cherie Dimaline’s bestselling novel, Empire of Wild unfolds against the landscape of Georgian Bay, where a woman searches for her missing husband—all the while treading a delicate line between their small-town life and the eerie allure of the spirit world. Music Director Johannes Debus leads the COC Orchestra through composer Ian Cusson’s electric score, which thrillingly evokes the myth of the Rogarou, a Métis werewolf-like figure that stalks both the forest and the human heart. Contract Dates: March 22 to May 21, 2027 Rehearsal Start Date: March 22, 2026 Performance Dates: 7 Performances May 1, 9, 11, 13, 15, 19, 21, 2027 Director: Yvette Nolan Choreographer: Michelle Olson
Ethnocultural Mandate
As Canada's largest opera company, the COC deeply values equity and diversity across all levels of the organization and believes in fostering an inclusive, discrimination-free environment that fully supports our team’s personal and collective success. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects our community, our city, and our country and, in turn, the COC welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and abilities who share and embrace these values of anti-racism and inclusion.
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