Auditions and Employment
Detroit Opera is an equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. Detroit Opera is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status in employment, programs, and activities.
Auditions
With music that has almost never been heard in 150 years, this version restores Gounod’s original version – with newly discovered scenes and music – in a revelatory take on the classic story about a deal with the devil.
THE DETAILS:
Detroit Opera is looking to cast 6 Female Cheerleaders as extras in our upcoming production of FAUST. Tumbling, Cheer, &/or Dance experience is required.
All cheerleaders should be 18 or older. Detroit Opera requires all employees be fully vaccinated including first booster.
REHEARSAL PERIOD:
Commitment based on the tentative schedule below.
(please note that this is a tentative schedule and minor adjustments may be made during the period when we are working with the Director and Staging staff)
Wednesday, October 26 - Rehearsal 7:00-10:00p
Saturday, October 29 - Rehearsal 10:00a-1:00p & Rehearsal 2:30-5:30p
Wednesday, November 2 - Rehearsal 7:00-10:00p
Saturday, November 5 - Rehearsal on stage* 6:00-10:00p
Sunday, November 6 - Rehearsal on stage* 7:00-10:45p
Monday, November 7 - Rehearsal on stage* 6:30-10:45p
Tuesday, November 8 - Dress Rehearsal #1* 6:30-10:45p
Thursday, November 10 - Dress Rehearsal #2* 6:30-10:45p
PERFORMANCES:
November 12, 18, 20, 2022
COMPENSATION:
$800
APPLICATION:
Email the following to auditions@detroitopera.org
Name:
Phone:
Email Address:
Cheer, Dance, or Tumbling Experience:
Current Photo:
Announces the following audition:
Section Cello (1 position)- November 15, 2022
PLEASE NOTE:
Auditionees must be vaccinated and have received a COVID-19 booster (if eligible).
To Reserve an Audition Time
- Submit your one-page resume with current mailing address by November 1, 2022 to orchestra.auditions@detroitopera.org
- Submit a scan/photo of your vaccination status to employment@detroitopera.org (Detroit Opera Human Resources) by November 1, 2022.
- In the subject line, please include your name and “Cello Audition”.
- Mail a deposit check of $75.00, payable to Detroit Opera, and postmarked by November 1, 2022. Deposit checks will be returned upon arrival to the audition.
Detroit Opera House1526 Broadway Detroit, MI 48220Attention: Production Office, Molly Hughes
Detroit Opera audition committee reserves the right to dismiss immediately any candidate not meeting the highest professional standards at these auditions.
Musicians of the Detroit Opera Orchestra are members of the A F of M, Detroit Local 5.
Detroit Opera is an equal opportunity employer.
Detroit Opera orchestra performs approximately 4-6 opera and ballet productions per season, with an average of 7 services per production.
DO seasons usually run from October to December and March to May.
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DO Orchestra schedule for an opera production is typically as follows:
Week 1
3 Rehearsals. 2-3 evening rehearsals and 1 Saturday or Sunday morning/afternoon rehearsal.
Week 2
2 Dress Rehearsals.
1 Performance: Opening Night- Saturday.
Week 3
2 Performances -1 weeknight and 1 Sunday matinee.
Detroit Opera 2022-23 Season Rates
$186.10/Rehearsal
$201.59/Dress rehearsal
$247.35/Performance
Principal Premium 25%
Doubling 20%
A.F.M. pension fund 11.99%.
Open Positions
Department: Marketing and Communications
Classification: Full-Time or Part-Time (see “Additional Information” below), Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Weekend and evenings required, variable schedule dependent on the performance calendar
Posting Ends: October 24, 2022
How to apply: Qualified applicants should submit their resume via email to employment@detroitopera.org
Position Summary:
The Box Office Associate (BOA) is responsible for assisting patrons with all ticketing and purchase needs of Detroit Opera (DO) and the Detroit Opera House (DOH). Possessing strong customer services skills, the BOA serves patrons efficiently, accurately, and politely at all points of contact. The BOA acts as a steward of DO and helps convey DO’s season and the company’s mission to patrons and the interested public. The BOA understands and ensures the highest level of patron satisfaction.
Position Responsibilities:
- Work during theatre box office hours and show times, selling tickets, answer phones and service internal and external customers.
- Greet and serve all patrons in a positive, supportive, friendly, and polite manner in accordance with DO’s patron-centered culture of excellence.
- Sell subscription and single tickets to all Opera and Dance events by phone and in person in the box office.
- Work with Box Office Manager to monitor sales.
- Assist customers with questions regarding internet ticket purchases.
- Perform data entry of phone/mail/telemarketing/ ticket orders using box office ticketing system.
- Manage patron concerns on behalf of DO, assuring each patron a timely and thoughtful response, and escalate complaints or concerns to other box office staff when necessary.
- Assist with printing will call tickets prior to show time.
- Monitor the box office phone system for both internal and external guests.
- Through positive working relationships with staff, maintain knowledge of current and recent DO events and activities.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, both in person and by phone, in order to effectively communicate with patrons, staff members, volunteers, performers, other DO constituents and the general public.
- Demonstrated customer service skills.
- Possess the ability to work well in an extremely fast paced, ever changing environment.
- Ability to problem-solve and think quickly on one’s feet.
- High degree of flexibility in response to daily shifting priorities.
- Ability to understand diverse perspectives and acknowledge the significance of differences and complexities in background, cultures, values and viewpoints as the foundation for an inclusive environment.
Desired Qualifications:
- 1-year or more of box office or ticket sales experience.
- Experience with Tessitura and/or Ticketmaster preferred.
- Experience working in an opera or ballet company, or knowledge of standard opera and dance repertoire highly preferred.
Essential functions/physical demands:
- The person in this position works a flexible schedule, including some weekends and holidays, in accordance with DO’s box office needs.
- The person in this position speaks on the telephone for long periods of time.
- The person in this position remains in a standing position for periods of time.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled.
Detroit Opera is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and encourages all employees to fully incorporate their diverse backgrounds, skills, and life experiences into their work and towards the fulfillment of the DO mission.
Additional Information:
The Box Office Associate position can be part-time or full-time, depending on the employee’s preference/availability.
Department: Marketing and Communications
Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; some evening and weekend hours required
How to apply: Qualified applicants should submit their resume via email to employment@detroitopera.org
Position Summary:
The main purpose of the Communications and Media Relations Manager is to develop and implement communication strategies with Detroit Opera’s (hereby referred to as DO) key constituencies, to promote a positive brand and name recognition within the community, while simultaneously increasing awareness of the organization’s mission and fundraising efforts. Under the direction of the Director of Marketing and Communications, this position is responsible for coordinating organization-wide voice, message, and content generation, including electronic and print communications, as well as advocacy, media, and public relations efforts. This position works to achieve brand consistency, coordination of messaging, and the highest standards for both internal and external communications. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of three years’ experience in writing/communications; must be an excellent communicator with a demonstrated ability to speak and write in a clear, concise, grammatically meticulous, and persuasive manner; a strong sense of initiative; strong managerial qualities; and an ability to work independently and with great attention to detail.
Position Responsibilities:
- Serve as contact for all public relations media outlets, sometimes in conjunction with external PR Firms
- Work closely with marketing, PR, and development teams to develop communications strategies
- Work in collaboration with DO’s Storyteller/Digital Media Manager to craft and distribute the organization’s story to the greater Detroit and Southeast Michigan areas
- Coordinate and oversee the production of all print collateral, working closely with Marketing and Development staff to ensure consistent branding, messaging (including season brochure, impact report, program books, invitations, donor and patron letters, fact sheets, and other collateral), and donor recognition
- Research productions and artists to craft and tailor content for various company publications
- Create and distribute of press releases, effectively pitch stories to all media outlets
- Maintain DO press contacts lists and foster exceptional relationships with media outlets
- Provide DO’s Board and CEO with talking points and program letters
- Craft production and event blurbs
- Craft and/or proof and edit letters to donors, VIPs, and other DO associates
- Edit and proof musician bios
- Craft company newsletters with content from other departments
- Cultivate relationships with community partners and the press
- Help in the procurement and management of production photography
- Assist with managing photo and video distribution and usage
- Write and develop stories, advertorials, blogs, etc.
- Coordinate the booking of TV, radio, and print interviews
- Respond to requests for information from patrons via social media chats
- Develop a yearly communication plan with Development to ensure regular and consistent messaging – collaborating with the marketing and development teams
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or a similarly related field from an accredited college or university
- Minimum three years of experience in communications/public relations
- Demonstrated grammar, vocabulary, and communications skills, both verbal and written, with knowledge of AP Style of writing
- Creativity, innovative vision, and passion for out-of-the-box thinking
- Demonstrated multi-tasking and problem solving skills; ability to meet competing deadlines
- Demonstrated presentation skills
- Demonstrated skills in handling the details associated with planning, organizing, and implementing events and maintaining a PR archive
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and maintain relationships with community leaders, donors, volunteers, media representatives and other staff
- Strong knowledge of the media industry
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a professional team environment
- Ability to work seamlessly, collaboratively, and professionally with various personalities, from administrators to artists
- Ability to understand diverse perspectives and acknowledge the significance of differences and complexities in background, cultures, values and viewpoints as the foundation for an inclusive environment
Desired Qualifications:
- Ability to use research tools and PR Management software (i.e. Meltwater, Cision)
- Knowledge of performing arts, or opera and dance repertoire
Essential functions/physical demands:
- The person in this position occasionally works weekends and evenings to activities.
- The person in this position occasionally remains in a stationary position for periods of time.
- The person in this position occasionally moves throughout the building to access files.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled.
Detroit Opera is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and encourages all employees to fully incorporate their diverse backgrounds, skills, and life experiences into their work and towards the fulfillment of the DO mission.
Department: Safety and Security
Classification: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: This position maintains a flexible work schedule, and is part of a pool of Crowd Managers, who work various performances/events at the Detroit Opera House.
Salary: $15/hr.
How to apply: Qualified applicants should submit their resume by email to employment@motopera.org.
Position Summary:
Detroit Opera (DO) is southeast Michigan’s premier venue for opera and dance, and is a contemporary cultural-corner stone of the City of Detroit. Located in the heart of downtown, near Comerica Park, Detroit Opera offers a dynamic work environment. DO Crowd Managers work with the Security Team to provide services designed to ensure the safety of Detroit Opera and the Detroit Opera House patrons, visitors, performers during performances and other events. Through working cohesively with the DO Security and Events teams Crowd Managers work to secure the safety of patrons, visitors, and performers by regulating traffic control, maintaining access to entrances and emergency exits, and performing security screenings—when required.
Responsibilities:
- Regulate traffic by managing the movement of activities and guests
- Monitor entrances and exits to ensure proper egress, in accordance
- Observe crowds in order to keep vigilant watch for signs of danger
- Correspond with the Manager on Duty, Director of Security, and the Manager of Venue Operations to adequately provide emergency care within the existing security plan framework.
- Ensure security and safety of patrons, visitors, performers, and staff, through adherence to DO security policies
- Ensure security and safety of the venue, and perform security screening when required
- Interact with guests attending events, provide information and direction in a positive and friendly manner
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Ability to pass state background check
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a crowd manager or related events management experience
- Demonstrated customer service skills
Desired Qualifications:
- Security experience
- Law enforcement experience
- Crowd control/venue management certification
Essential functions/physical demands:
- The person in this position works evenings and weekends, in accordance with the events schedule.
- The person in this position navigates stairwells, hallways, and other areas of the Detroit Opera House.
- The person in this position stands for up to 3 hours at a time.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled.
Detroit Opera is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and encourages all employees to fully incorporate their diverse backgrounds, skills, and life experiences into their work and towards the fulfillment of the DO mission.
Department: Safety and Security
Classification: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: This position maintains a flexible work schedule, and is part of a pool of Event Medics, who work various performances/events at the Detroit Opera House.
Salary: $16/hr.
How to apply: Qualified applicants should submit their resume by email to employment@motopera.org
Position Summary:
Detroit Opera (DO) is southeast Michigan’s premier venue for opera and dance, and is a contemporary cultural-corner stone of the City of Detroit. Located in the heart of downtown, near Comerica Park, Detroit Opera offers a dynamic work environment. DO Event Medics work with the Security Team to provide services designed to ensure the health and safety of Detroit Opera and the Detroit Opera House patrons, visitors, performers during performances and other events. Event Medics work to secure the safety of patrons, visitors, and performers by providing immediate medical care to any and all individuals who fall ill, to be vigilant of individuals displaying signs or symptoms of illness, to call for or facilitate communication with emergency first responders, and provide crowd management services for the safety of patrons, visitors, employees and artists.
Responsibilities:
- Immediately respond to all medical emergencies in accordance with the relevant procedures and policies.
- Observe crowds in order to keep vigilant watch for symptoms and early signs of illness or medical emergencies.
- Treat symptoms of minor injuries, such as small cuts/scrape, dizziness, nausea, headaches, contacting emergency medical services as needed.
- Correspond with the Manager on Duty, Director of Security, and the Manager of Venue Operations to adequately provide emergency medical care within the existing security plan framework.
- Participate in traffic control duties for large events, as needed.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Ability to pass state background check
- EMT-B license
- Demonstrated ability to work ethically and dependably
Desired Qualifications:
- EMT-I license or EMT-P license highly preferred
- Nursing/other health care experience
- Security experience
- Crowd manager experience
Essential functions/physical demands:
- The person in this position works evenings and weekends, in accordance with the events schedule.
- The person in this position navigates stairwells, hallways, and other areas of the Detroit Opera House.
- The person in this position stands for up to 3 hours at a time.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled.
Detroit Opera is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and encourages all employees to fully incorporate their diverse backgrounds, skills, and life experiences into their work and towards the fulfillment of the DO mission.
Department: Safety and Security
Classification: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Sat.-Sun., 3-11 PM (16 hrs./week)
Salary: $15/hr.
How to apply: Qualified applicants should submit their resume by email to employment@motopera.org.
Position Summary:
Detroit Opera (DO) is southeast Michigan’s premier venue for opera and dance, and is a contemporary cultural-corner stone of the City of Detroit. Located in the heart of downtown, near Comerica Park, Detroit Opera offers a dynamic work environment. Through a meticulous security strategy, Detroit Opera Security Officers provide services designed to ensure the protective security of Detroit Opera staff, patrons, visitors and performers; and the Detroit Opera House buildings and grounds. Incumbents in this position will secure premises, personnel, patrons and guests by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; patrolling and inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry and checking credentials. During performances and other large events with visiting attendees, Security Officers monitor crowds, and provide crowd management services for the safety of visitors, employees and artists.
Responsibilities:
- Patrol and secure the Detroit Opera House.
- Monitor and analyze CCTV camera footage.
- Protect company assets relative to theft, assault, fire and other safety issues; guard valuables in a secure area
- Respond to alarms and emergencies, communicate any irregularities with management
- Keep a thorough incident report record; follow procedures for various initiatives including fire prevention, traffic control and accident investigations
- Check visitors in and out of the Detroit Opera House, and escort visitors around the premises.
- Guard valuables in a secure area
- Ensure compliance with government regulations
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Ability to pass state background check
- Clean driving record
- Minimum 1 year of relevant security experience
- Demonstrated ability to work ethically and dependably
Desired Qualifications:
- First aid/CPR-certified
- Customer service experience
Essential functions/physical demands:
- The person in this position navigates different areas through the building including stairwells, work areas, parking structure, and patron areas as part of building security checks.
- The person in this position ascends and descends stairwells multiple times during a shift, as part of building security checks.
- The person in this position stands for up to 3 hours at a time.
- The person in this position occasionally lifts heavy objects up to 60 lbs.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled.
Detroit Opera is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and encourages all employees to fully incorporate their diverse backgrounds, skills, and life experiences into their work and towards the fulfillment of the DO mission.
Department: Marketing and Communications
Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (some weekends/evenings may be required, in accordance with the performance schedule)
How to apply: Qualified applicants should submit their resume and cover letter via email to employment@detroitopera.org
Position Summary:
Detroit Opera’s (DO) website is the organization’s most valuable tool in communicating with its patrons and the general public, serving as a marketing and ticket-selling platform, and serving as a hearth to tell the company’s story. DO’s Website & Social Media Manager position (WSMM) is preeminent creator, steward, and manager of this website, improving the company’s online presence and website functionality, with an understanding of the organization’s complex needs as a producing and presenting opera and dance company, as well as a rental venue, providing the region with a variety of other performances. DO’s WSMM is a savvy website manager with strong information technology and problem-solving skills; an experienced developer, who is able to implement new design and integrate new technology; and an adept colleague with tactful communication skills, who is able to work with multiple departments with competing, various website needs.
Position Responsibilities:
- Maintain and document ownership of company’s internet domains and social media platforms
- Ensure smooth website functionality, both on computer and mobile devices
- Fix and troubleshoot website errors, especially as they relate to ticket sales and Tessitura (TNEW) integration
- With consideration of the customer experience, adapt webpages to align with the purposes and goals of the institution
- Resolve deficiencies uncovered by user and employee feedback and regular testing
- Work with the Marketing Department and other key website stakeholders to implement the company vision for website design and features
- Convert written, graphic, audio and video components to compatible and accessible web formats
- Develop and create new pages
- Adhere to company policies concerning the website and online usage
- Collect data and analyze on website traffic and similar metrics across platforms
- Identify methods to improve search engine optimization (SEO) and website traffic, and work with the Marketing Department to implement these methods
- Keep apprised of new website features, uses, and new technologies of other industries
- Meet with department heads to best understand their staff’s website needs
- Work with various departments who underutilize the platform on new projects, to improve their reach on DO’s website
- Train staff on new website features
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
- Five or more years’ experience as a Website Manager or Web Developer
- Extensive knowledge of website management, analytics, design, and SEO best practices and standards, experience working with WordPress
- Highly proficient with HTML5 and CSS; JS and PHP
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience working with Tessitura and/or comparable ticketing service software
- Demonstrated, strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to understand diverse perspectives and acknowledge the significance of differences and complexities in background, cultures, values and viewpoints as the foundation for an inclusive environment
Desired Qualifications:
- Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience working or coursework in graphic arts and/or marketing
- Knowledge of or background in opera and/or dance
Essential functions/physical demands:
- The person in this position remains in a stationary position for long periods of time.
- The person in this position occasionally moves throughout the building to access files.
- The person in this position occasionally moves materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled.
Detroit Opera is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and encourages all employees to fully incorporate their diverse backgrounds, skills, and life experiences into their work and towards the fulfillment of the DO mission.