Extras (m/f) for the new production of “Guillaume Tell” at the “Hamburg State Opera”

For our new production of “Guillaume Tell,” we are looking for 6 young men between the ages of 20 and 40 who have physical presence, fitness, flexibility, and musicality, who enjoy working on stage and can adapt confidently to choreography, timing, and stage cues.

Director: Tobias Kratzer

Musical Director: Susanna Mälkki

Casting: September 8, 2026

Rehearsals begin: December 7,12, 2026

Rehearsals may take place daily (Mon–Sat) from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and 5–8 p.m.

Final rehearsal dates

• Jan. 12 KHP – Piano dress rehearsal 5:00 PM–10:30 PM

• Jan. 13 BO1 - Stage Orchestra Rehearsal 7:00 PM–10:00 PM

• Jan. 14 BO2 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

• Jan. 16 BO3 10:00 AM–1:00 PM & 7:00 PM–10:00 PM

• Jan. 18 BO4 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

• Jan. 19 OHP - Main Orchestra Rehearsal 6:00 PM–10:30 PM

• Jan. 21 GP - Dress Rehearsal 6:00 PM

Performances

Jan. 24 Premiere 6:00 PM

Additional performances: Jan. 27, Jan. 30, Feb. 2, Feb. 5, Feb. 19, Feb. 25, Mar. 4; performances begin at 7:00 p.m. each day

Attendance at all final rehearsals and all scheduled performance dates is mandatory.

Rehearsal fee 30 euros for up to three hours of rehearsal.  
The performance fee is set at 110 euros per performance. 

We look forward to receiving detailed applications that include:

• a recent photo (portrait and full-body shot)

• information on your age and, if applicable, stage experience

• Contact information

• List of all known dates when you are unavailable

Thank you very much and best regards

Contact person: Helena

Requirements

• Good physical fitness and flexibility

• Quick comprehension and a good memory for procedures, timing, and cues

• a reliable and focused work ethic

• high availability during the rehearsal phase