Metropolitan Opera Child Performers

The Met’s productions have many opportunities for children to perform in both singing and non-singing roles. The Children’s Chorus program provides a robust musical and operatic education, enabling each member to develop skills and confidence as an onstage artist while working alongside the Met Chorus, Dancers, and Actors. The Child Actors program enables young performers to audition for non-singing roles, including those requiring special skills like acrobatics or sophisticated acting. Children between the ages of seven and ten years old are invited to apply to audition for the Children’s Chorus. Children of any age under eighteen may apply to be considered as a Child Actor.

NOTE: All children will be required to have a Child Performer Permit from the Department of Labor. This requires a free application and can be completed online for the first-time 15-day permit. Any child who misses regular school instruction will be provided with tutoring by the Met as per the New York State Department of Labor guidelines. Children will be paid for all measurements, fittings, rehearsals, and tutoring.