woman aged around 40 years

La Monnaie is looking for a woman aged around 40 years old for the creation of Lucidity — a new chamber opera directed by Mathilda Du Tillieul McNicol.

Profile:

• You will play the role of Lili, a woman in her forties, a character, as an older woman, sung by Susan Bullock
• You have the appearance of the age at 40
• You are approximately 165 cm tall, a resemblance to Susan Bullock is desirable.
• You have stage experience and knowledge of music.

Good to know:

• November 05, 2026, a casting will take place for pre-selected candidates.
• Rehearsals will take place between 29 December 2026 and 20 January 2027:  
  • Period 1   From 29 December 2026 to 14 January 2027: 
    rehearsals possible between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., from Tuesday to Sunday. 
  • Period 2   From 15 to 21 January 2027:
    rehearsals possible between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m., from Tuesday to Saturday - except Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
• Performances at La Monnaie Theatre: 
  •  22 & 26 January 2027 at 8 p.m.
  • 23 & 24 January 2027 at 3 p.m.
  • 26 January 2027 at 2 p.m and at 8 p.m.
• You must be available for rehearsals and all performances. 
• Applicants must be able to reside in or close to Brussels.

Interested?

Send us at least two recent, good-quality photographs (headshot and full-length) along with:

• A video in which you briefly introduce yourself in English. (1 minute max).
• A video of your showreel / clips from your stage performances.

Please state your age and height in your email.
Email: extras@lamonnaie.be with the subject line “Casting Lucidity – your surname”.
You can apply until October 30th, 2026.