TCO Chorus Registration - La bohème
Sing and act in the chorus of a fully staged opera experience as a member of the Toronto City Opera Chorus!
Our Fall 2026 show is La bohème by Puccini - A luminous portrait of young artists chasing love and life in the midst of poverty.
No audition required to join the TCO Chorus!
Rehearsals start October 15th, and performances are November 27th and 29th.
This production is a fully staged opera sung in Italian with piano accompaniment. As this is a staged production, memorization of the chorus parts is necessary. An audition is not required but you should have an ability to read music. You will be fitted for a costume. You will be provided with a PDF file of the chorus parts and other learning tools, and you are expected to prepare and practice your music before and between rehearsals.
About La bohème
When the seamstress Mimì meets the poet Rodolfo, their romance blossoms amid friendship, laughter, and the harsh realities of poverty. With some of the most unforgettable melodies in opera, Giacomo Puccini’s romantic masterpiece captures the beauty and fragility of love. The chorus will star as townspeople enjoying Christmas Eve festivities at a Christmas market.
SCHEDULE:
(subject to change)
LOCATION: East End United Church 310 Danforth Ave, Toronto (accessible via Subway Line 2 at Chester Station)
Thursday, October 15th 6:45pm-9:45pm; Chorus music
Saturday Oct 24th 2pm-5pm Chorus music
Thurs Oct 29 6:45pm-9:45pm Chorus music and staging
Sat Oct 31 11-2 Chorus music
Thurs Nov 5 6:45-9:45pm Chorus staging
Thursday Nov 12 6:45-9:45pm Chorus (and possible combined chorus and soloists)
Saturday Nov 14 11-6pm Soloist and Chorus staging
Thur Nov 19 6:45-9:45pm combined soloist and chorus
Sat Nov 21 11-6pm chorus rehearsal, soloist touch ups and final room run
LOCATION: The Terminal Theatre, Queens Quay Terminal, 207 Queens Quay W, Third Floor (accessible via Subway Line 1 at Union Station and 510/509 Streetcars)
Mon Nov 23 5:30-10pm Technical Rehearsal (subject to change)
Tues Nov 24 5:30-10pm Technical rehearsal
Wed Nov 25 5:30-10pm Dress rehearsal
Fri Nov 27 Call time TBD - Opening Night 7pm
Sun Nov 29 Call time TBD - Closing 2pm
Chorus Registration Fees:
$300
Toronto City Opera believes in opera for everyone! If the TCO Chorus registration fee presents a roadblock to your involvement, please reach out to info@torontocityopera.com and we can explore other options. Registration subsidies are on a first come first serve basis.
Want to help TCO? Sign up to Volunteer for our Bingo Nights! Ontario Charitable Gaming provides Toronto City opera with a significant amount of funding, in return we volunteer at Dolphin Gaming. Volunteering is not labour intensive and you will be paired with a fellow TCO Chorister for each shift - It's an easy way to make a big impact! Our bingo volunteers are essential to making sure Toronto City Opera can continue to offer high quality productions. For our volunteers, we can offer a chorus registration discount. Please reach out to treasurer@torontocityopera.com to learn more.
Health and Safety
Masks are not required but you may wear a mask for rehearsals. If you are feeling ill, contact stage management and do not come to rehearsal. Performances are unmasked. You will be required to agree to, and abide by, the TCO Health and Safety agreement.
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Toronto City Opera is supported and funded in part by the Toronto Arts Council. Toronto City Opera receives funding from Ontario Charitable Gaming through the Dolphin Gaming Centre, and through the generous support of donors and sponsors in our community.