Egils Silins

Bass-baritone, Executive ChairmanOPERA | ORATORIO / ORCHESTRAL | VOCAL / SONG CYCLE +5

The Casting Tool & Talent Search relied upon by performing arts industry.

1064486Performances

366Genres

53110Musical Works

399371Artists

686049Roles

278Professions

45125Organisations

21868Venues

1031Artist Manager

The Operabase Casting & Talent search is the premier global platform for performing arts professionals seeking exceptional talent worldwide. As a market leader, we offer a comprehensive solution to simplify your casting & talent search process, ensuring you find the perfect match with efficiency and ease.
Time & cost saving efficiency. Reduce weeks of research to minutes. Unparalleled Access to Global Talent. More reliable and cross referenced information. Find the right talent fast with the most advanced matching, search and filters custom built for performing arts on 29 years of experience

Never cancel again, instantly replace unavailable cast, crew, or instrumentalists with best fit, and jump in replacement availability and travel time.
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Plan smarter using global performance data, artist availability, and role repertoire specific search and filters.
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Discover and Evaluate Talent with Operabase Casting & Talent Search for all performing arts

Find jump-in replacements for cast, crew, or instrumentalists, ranks long lists of search or filter results based on historical associations, repertoire fit, and contextual relevance to your specific arts organization with availability and possible travel times for last-minute needs.
Find artists by verified performance history, including roles and repertoire cross-referenced with linked verified production records.
Search by collaboration: Discover artists and professionals who have worked with specific cast, crew, instrumentalists, orchestras, festivals, companies, or any performing arts organization.
Find talent for freelance, fixed-term, or full-time contracts, with the most detailed professional taxonomy in the performing arts.
Analyze talent using advanced graphs and filters:
- Repertoire mapping: performed, scheduled, and desired
- Career graph
- Role & repertoire graph
- Venue and organization network graph

Casting Assistant feature ranks long lists of search or filter results based on historical associations, repertoire fit, and contextual relevance to your specific arts organization, prioritizing artists with the highest likelihood of being a match for your needs.
Search artists by listed desired roles and future repertoire, as self declared by the performer or their managers.
Search by repertoire: Filter talent who have performed specific works or roles in works.
Verify audition applicants with independent performance records and historical data.
Updated artist biographies with career milestones.

Casting Assistant feature generates ranked list of artists based on Availability and estimated travel time to specific venues on specific dates, streamlining decision making for future planning, last minute casting and logistical feasibility.
Search by location: Find individuals who have worked at specific venues, in particular cities, or countries.
Filter by availability and possible travel times, including home base and travel time optimization.
Access representation and contact details for management, agents, and booking teams.
Rich media access: Video auditions, production video, and photos, including costumes, sets, and stage design when available.
Performance reviews and press coverage: Read quotes and insights from critics, journalists, and artist/manager highlights.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Operabase Casting Tool support casting for opera, ballet, classical, musicals, theatre, concerts?

Yes, the Casting Tool is designed for opera, ballet, classical, musicals, theatre, and concerts. It offers advanced search filters, enabling efficient artist evaluation for various roles and productions across genres.

Can the Casting Tool help me find talent for cast, crew, instrumentalists and more?

Yes, the Casting Tool is designed for extensive searching. With 700,000+ performances and 150,000+ artists, it offers comprehensive data across the performing arts. Casting professionals can explore a wide range of options, regularly updated with new performers and casting information.

What professions does the Casting Tool allow me to search for?

You can search for numerous professions on the Casting Tool such as: On-stage artists like singers and actors. Off-stage artists and crew members including composers and stage directors. Instrumentalists such as pianists and violinists. There are over 20,000 work roles available on the Casting Tool for you to explore.

How does the Casting Tool help with season planning?

The Casting Tool streamlines casting with a user-friendly interface and advanced search filters, making talent search efficient for finding ideal artists quickly.

How does the Casting Tool help with last minute replacements?

Operabase Casting Tool lets you customise searches for suitable talent. Use advanced filters like language proficiency and performance experience to quickly find artists matching your specific needs. Efficiently narrow down results for timely replacements.

How many artists are listed in the Casting Tool?

There are over 150,000 artists listed in the Casting Tool. This includes singers/performers, off-stage artists, crew members, instrumentalists, and other musicians.