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Charlottesville Opera is currently seeking applicants for the following positions:
Seasonal Positions
Charlottesville Opera Summer Main Stage productions are:
Cinderella
Rehearsals - June 8, 2026 to June 18, 2026
Technical Rehearsals - June 20, 2026 to June 24, 2026
Performances - June 26, 2026 to June 28, 2026
Il barbiere di Siviglia/The Barber of Seville
Rehearsals - June 29, 2026 to July 9, 2026
Technical Rehearsals - July 11, 2026 to July 15, 2026
Performances - July 17, 2026 & July 19, 2026
Cinderella
Rehearsals - June 8, 2026 to June 18, 2026
Technical Rehearsals - June 20, 2026 to June 24, 2026
Performances - June 26, 2026 to June 28, 2026
Il barbiere di Siviglia/The Barber of Seville
Rehearsals - June 29, 2026 to July 9, 2026
Technical Rehearsals - July 11, 2026 to July 15, 2026
Performances - July 17, 2026 & July 19, 2026
Lighting Designer - Il barbiere di Siviglia
The Lighting Designer for Il barbiere di Siviglia is responsible for creating and implementing a lighting design that supports the storytelling, music, and visual world of the production. Working closely with the Director, Scenic Designer, and Production team, the Lighting Designer will develop a cohesive design that enhances mood, clarity, and theatricality. This role includes preparing all lighting documentation, overseeing the hang & focus, cueing, and collaborating with the lighting crew to ensure the design is executed safely, efficiently, and to a high artistic standard.
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The Lighting Designer for Il barbiere di Siviglia is responsible for creating and implementing a lighting design that supports the storytelling, music, and visual world of the production. Working closely with the Director, Scenic Designer, and Production team, the Lighting Designer will develop a cohesive design that enhances mood, clarity, and theatricality. This role includes preparing all lighting documentation, overseeing the hang & focus, cueing, and collaborating with the lighting crew to ensure the design is executed safely, efficiently, and to a high artistic standard.
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Production Stage Manager
The Production Stage Manager coordinates the day-to-day execution of the production and serves as the central point of communication between the artistic, technical, and production teams. Working closely with the Director, Designers, and Production staff, this role oversees production logistics, documentation, and cueing to ensure the safe, efficient, and consistent operation of the production.
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The Production Stage Manager coordinates the day-to-day execution of the production and serves as the central point of communication between the artistic, technical, and production teams. Working closely with the Director, Designers, and Production staff, this role oversees production logistics, documentation, and cueing to ensure the safe, efficient, and consistent operation of the production.
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Assistant Stage Manager
The Assistant Stage Manager supports the coordination and execution of the production by managing onstage and backstage operations and assisting with communication across departments. Working closely with the Stage Manager and Production team, this role helps maintain production documentation, track staging and technical elements, and support cueing and run-of-show logistics. The Assistant Stage Manager plays a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and consistent operation of the production throughout technical rehearsals and performances.
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The Assistant Stage Manager supports the coordination and execution of the production by managing onstage and backstage operations and assisting with communication across departments. Working closely with the Stage Manager and Production team, this role helps maintain production documentation, track staging and technical elements, and support cueing and run-of-show logistics. The Assistant Stage Manager plays a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and consistent operation of the production throughout technical rehearsals and performances.
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Properties Coordinator
The Properties Coordinator is responsible for overseeing all hand props and set dressing required for the production, from acquisition through performance. Working closely with the Director, Designers, and Production team, this role coordinates sourcing, fabrication, organization, and maintenance of properties to support the artistic vision. The Properties Coordinator manages prop tracking and logistics, ensures safe and consistent use of all items, and supports the smooth, efficient operation of the production throughout its run.
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The Properties Coordinator is responsible for overseeing all hand props and set dressing required for the production, from acquisition through performance. Working closely with the Director, Designers, and Production team, this role coordinates sourcing, fabrication, organization, and maintenance of properties to support the artistic vision. The Properties Coordinator manages prop tracking and logistics, ensures safe and consistent use of all items, and supports the smooth, efficient operation of the production throughout its run.
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Costume Assistant
The Costume Assistant supports the Costume Department in the preparation, organization, and maintenance of costumes for the production. Working closely with the Costume Coordinator, this role assists with fittings, alterations support, tracking costume pieces, and daily organization. The Costume Assistant helps ensure costumes are performance-ready, properly maintained, and safely handled throughout the production process. This position plays a key role in supporting efficient workflow and clear communication within the costume department.
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The Costume Assistant supports the Costume Department in the preparation, organization, and maintenance of costumes for the production. Working closely with the Costume Coordinator, this role assists with fittings, alterations support, tracking costume pieces, and daily organization. The Costume Assistant helps ensure costumes are performance-ready, properly maintained, and safely handled throughout the production process. This position plays a key role in supporting efficient workflow and clear communication within the costume department.
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© Charlottesville Opera 2025 | Photo credits: Rettig & Co., Janet Moore-Coll, David Perry | Video credits: Stewart Searle of Bravi Films
© Charlottesville Opera 2025 | Photo credits: Rettig & Co., Janet Moore-Coll, David Perry | Video credits: Stewart Searle of Bravi Films