Apprentice to Music Staff/Pianist: (click to view full job description)

Brief Description: Sarasota Opera is excited to announce a newly created position for a talented pianist to join our music staff as an Apprentice during our 2025 Winter Festival season. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience with a professional opera company while working in repertory festival environment.

Assistant Costume Administrator: (click here to view full job description)

Brief Description: The Assistant Costume Administrator works closely with the Resident Costume Designer and the Costume Administrator in the daily operation, organization, and management of the Sarasota Opera Costume Studio stock. The position will work with rental clients to fill their costume requests, coordinate pulling and shipping of orders, evaluate costumes when they are returned post-rental, and return the costumes to stock. 

Assistant Theater House Manager & Operations: (click here to view full job description)

Brief Description: The Assistant Theater House Manager reports to the Theater Operations Manager assisting with the front of the house operations ensuring patrons the best possible best audience experience. In addition, the Assistant House Manager will assist the Theater Operations Manager with preparing receptions, maintaining product inventory, and assisting bar staff as needed.

Bartender: Are you passionate about bartending and eager to be part of an exciting cultural venue? Sarasota Opera House is looking for enthusiastic and experienced Part-Time Bartenders to start mid-November!

What We Offer:

Flexible Schedules: Tailor your hours to fit your life.

Competitive Pay: $15/hr + tips.

Dynamic Environment: Work in the heart of Sarasota’s vibrant arts scene.

Requirements:

Prior bartending and guest service experience preferred.

Florida Alcohol Server Training (or willingness to obtain).

Must be at least 18 years old.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve beverages and snacks with professionalism and a smile.

Operate basic POS systems (Square®).

Perform minor set-up and break-down duties.

Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Interested? Email your resume to [email protected] to apply. 

Sarasota Opera House is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Calling Stage Manager: (click here to view the full job description)

Brief Description: The Calling Stage Manager is a seasonal independent contractor who, under the guidance of the Production Stage Manager, is responsible for running all rehearsals for and calling one of the four winter season operas. There will additionally be concerts or events that will require support from Stage Management. 

First Hand/Stitcher: (click to view full job description)

Brief Description: The stitcher is a seasonal independent contractor who is responsible for working directly with our resident costume designer to prepare garments for Sarasota Opera's 2024 winter season. The winter season encompasses four mainstage operas running in rotating rep.  

Props Artisan/Crew Member: (click here to view full job description) 

Brief Description: The Props Artisan is a seasonal stagehand and part of the IA props crew. Additional work with IATSE Local 412 is available outside of the Opera season. 

Wig and Makeup Staff: (click to view full job description)

Brief Description: The Wig and Makeup staff is a seasonal independent contractor who is responsible for construction of wigs and application of both wigs and makeup for Sarasota Opera’s 2025 season. The season encompasses four main stage opera productions. The wig and makeup staff will be involved with all aspects of the operation of the wig and makeup department.

Applications for the Winter 2025 Apprentice Program are open. The program runs January 9 through March 30, 2025 and includes participating in the chorus of the four Main Stage productions of Mascagani's Cavalleria Rusticana with Leoncavallo's Pagliacci, Rossini’s The Barber of Seville, Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro and Verdi’s Stiffelio. Participants will have opportunities to participate in masterclasses, cover MainStage roles, perform in concerts, and other performance opportunities, as well as receive musical, dramatic, and language coaching. 

This is a paid position and there is no fee to apply. If you're interested in applying for the Winter 2025 Apprentice Program, click here to apply.

Singers who wish to audition for the Studio Artists Program must have:

• Career potential as an operatic soloist
• Minimum of three seasons experience with nationally recognized young artists programs
• Have performed a minimum of three substantial operatic roles with orchestra
• Impeccable professional references (references will be checked)

Singers who meet these requirements can be considered for audition by directly contacting, or having their agent contact, Marco Nisticò, Artistic Administrator, at [email protected]. 

Artist managers should contact Marco Nisticò, Artistic Administrator, at [email protected]. Please note: Only managed singers will be considered for principal roles.

Musicians interested in applying for possible openings in the Sarasota Opera Orchestra are asked to email their resume to Gregg Koyle, Orchestra Personnel Manager & Contractor at [email protected].