Empire of Wild
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Auditions
Audition Information & Submission Instructions
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 Please email your headshots and resumes to the following address: Attention: Murphy Diggon Email: [email protected] Please include ‘Empire of Wild Zeus Auditions’ in the subject line. Deadline for submissions: October 19, 2026 by 5 p.m.
Casting Breakdown
The Canadian Opera Company is looking for one (1) child actor for their upcoming spring production of Empire of Wild, 2026/2027 season. The character is a ten-year-old boy, who is Indigenous - any gender can audition. The performers who wish to audition must have excellent concentration and focus capabilities. They must also be comfortable with being on stage often and being around operatic singing. They also must be comfortable using devices such as a phone or tablet.
Accessibility Information
PRODUCTION INFORMATION: 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
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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