​POSITION OVERVIEW
Opera Colorado is seeking an emerging Opera Stage Director to join the organization’s Artist in Residence Program during the 2026-27 Season. The ideal candidate will bring a solid background and experience in opera production. The candidate will also have experience as an assistant director in an opera or theatre company as well as training and experience in stage direction. Knowledge and background in movement, dance, fight choreography, language, diction, and other fields pertaining to opera performance and production will be considered.

SCOPE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Artist in Residence Stage Director will participate across multiple levels of production during the season, including:
• Acting as Assistant Stage Director for the Mainstage Productions
• Direct the Opera-on-Tour educat​ional production.
• Direct other Artist in Residence performances as assigned.
• Lead acting workshops and individual coachings for Artist in Residence Singers.
• Receive mentorship and training from Opera Colorado staff and mainstage creative and production team members.

SCHEDULE
The Artist in Residence Stage Director will be in residence in Colorado from August 31, 2026 – May 15, 2027.

COMPENSATION
This is an AGMA covered position, and as such, the following terms and conditions of this role are subject to Opera Colorado’s final agreement with AGMA, which are currently being negotiated.

• Assistant Director rates for all mainstage production assignments.
• Outside of Mainstage weeks, weekly salary of no less than $600.
• For an individual joining us from outside of the Denver Metro Area:
• Housing is provided
• Travel reimbursement for travel to/from Denver will be provided. Local transportation is the responsibility of the artist.
•  RTD ECO Public Transportation Pass

TO APPLY
Required application materials include a brief response to the following prompt (500-700 words), a resume, and three references.

Prompt: What inspired you to become a director, and how do you approach the creative and rehearsal process for a musical piece?

Send application materials to artistic@operacolorado.org.