Opera Mississippi is inviting singers from all backgrounds to audition for principal roles and chorus in its upcoming production of The Christmas Gift, an original holiday opera composed by Mississippi’s own James Sclater. This world premiere will take place in December 2025 and offers a rare opportunity for local and regional talent to take part in a brand-new work rooted in the state’s rich musical tradition.
Auditions will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Arts Center of Mississippi in downtown Jackson. The auditions will take place in the large rehearsal hall on the first floor at 201 East Pascagoula Street.
The production will be performed on December 12 and 13 at Mississippi College, with rehearsals scheduled throughout the fall in the Jackson area. Opera Mississippi is seeking a wide range of performers, including professional and emerging artists, community singers, college students, and advanced high school vocalists within driving distance of Jackson. Those who previously sang in the Opera Mississippi Chorus and wish to return do not need to audition again, but are asked to contact Chorusmaster Drew Trautman at [email protected] to confirm their participation…