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Supernumeraries Needed

New Orleans Opera is looking for actors to perform non-singing roles for Romeo & Juilette.

The role of Supernumerary is an excellent opportunity to work in a professional theater that seats over 2000, with union crews and some of the best opera singers in the country.

The New Orleans Opera is seeking actors to fill these roles:

  • Young ladies to be the friends of Juliette
  • Gentlemen to be palace guards and servants
  • 2 acrobats
  • 2 jugglers
  • A fire eater

From first rehearsal to final performance is about 3 weeks, and Supers are only called for evening and weekend rehearsals.

Dates for the production are as follows:

  • 1st rehearsal – November 5th
  • Performances – November 20th and 22nd

If you are interested in being a supernumerary for this production, please e-mail a physical description along with a headshot/resume to Lee Marc Molnar (Director of Production for the New Orleans Opera) at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call him at 504-529-2278 x 231 with any questions.

For more details about being a supernumerary, click here.

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