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Recap Berlin 2020

Berlin 2026 Professional Casting Panel

 

These auditions will be attended LIVE by a number of actual casting directors from German and International theaters.

All Artists who sing will receive a direct link to their specific audition online for professional use after the audition.

The list of confirmed theaters attending will be listed here as received

Here is who has confirmed as of 20 January 2026:

  • Oper Leipzig
  • Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz, München
  • Theater Erfurt
  • Regents Opera
  • Staatstheater Oldenburg
  • plus possibly some agents

These theaters are subject to change and there are 1-2 more expected to confirm.

 

Additionally, David Blackburn is available for Private Preparation Sessions in Berlin on 19-20-21 January 2026, to best prepare for the audition.

To sign up for a session, go HERE

 

Sample Past Theater Participants

Here is a list of the theaters that participated in either the Livestream or Video reviews afterward in the 2020-21 season - this is representative of who we expect will be viewing your audition online.  A complete accurate list of who watched the videos will be sent about two weeks after the audition is finished:
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Benefits of a Live Audition

Attendees

 

Attended in REAL TIME by minimum 4-5+ international casting and industry professionals.

Exclusivity

Limited number of spaces for each city and date

High-Definition

When possible, auditions recorded in HD video and audio using the highest international standards

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Helath Safety

 

Socially distanced and fully compliant with each local health authority guidelines for safety

Contracts

Opportunity to be considered for actual contracts for future seasons

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Accompanist

Completely collaborative music-making with NYIOP pianist on site

Availability

Online for professional viewing after the LIVE stream and listed in the NYIOP database.

Materials

Attendees given your professional materials via PDF

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