8 PHYSICAL PERFORMERS REQUIRED
AUDITION TUESDAY 25TH FEBRUARY 2014
METRO-BOULOT-DODO has been commissioned to
create a new large scale
outdoor
performance called SAFE HOUSE premiering at
Brighton Festival, followed by performances at
Norfolk & Norwich
Festival, Greenwich+Docklands International Festival, Stockton International Riverside Festival and additional
dates to be confirmed.
The show involves working on a large ground based structure, combining aerial
performance and interactive project work.
METRO-BOULOT-DODO are
an
award winning company who are associate artists at CURVE in Leicester. MBD are known for their emotionally engaging narratives, haunting soundtracks and
visual
flair.
MBD
are collaborating with Wired Aerial Theatre on the Aerial design and
Choreography for SAFE HOUSE.
Wired Aerial Theatre, internationally acclaimed aerial performance
artists are
part of the team
responsible for the international success of 'AS THE WORLD TIPPED¶. Draw and Code are
providing the animations and Safe House is being produced by Event International.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
METRO-BOULOT-DODO and Wired Aerial Theatre are looking for 8 outstanding performers with
a range of skills to create, rehearse
and tour SAFE HOUSE. This is an exciting opportunity to be
the
first cast of
this show working with the artistic directors during the creation period. The performers will
have training in physical performance and an interest in aerial theatre practice. Other desirable skills
are contemporary dance, parkour, gymnastics,
climbing and acting. We also welcome climbers/riggers who have an interest in
performing.
All applicants should consider
the following :
x be capable/comfortable with working at
heights of
up
to 20m
x have a high level
of physical
fitness, be strong and athletic
x experience of aerial wall work is
preferred but
not
essential (specific training will
be provided)
x have some experience of technical work
in
the aerial industry (preferred
but
not essential -
specific training will be provided)
x be capable of
learning choreographed movement (ground and aerial)
x Be experienced in devising own movement
and eager to work
creatively under direction.
x have great
team skills
and
enjoy working closely with others
x have good communication skills
x MUST be available for all rehearsal and performance dates
AUDITIONS
Auditions are by invitation only and will
be
held on Tuesday 25th February 2014 :The Hangar, Unit 7a Mellish House,
Harrington Way, London SE18 5NR from 10am until
8pm.
REHEARSAL PERIOD
March 19th - March
21th 9am ± 5pm
April 8th - April 11th 9am ± 5pm
April 21st - April 25th 9am ± 5pm
April 28th - May 2nd 9am ± 5pm
May 5th - May 9th 9am ± 5pm
PERFORMANCE BLOCKS (PERFORMANCE DAYS IN BOLD)
Brighton, May15th - May 17th
Norwich, May 22nd - May 24th
Greenwich, June 19th - June 21st
Stockton, July 30th July - August 1st 2nd
Leicester, TBC - August
TO APPLY:
Before applying please familiarise
yourself with METRO-BOULOT-DoDo and Wired Aerial's work by looking at their websites.
Pleas esnd a CV and photo and/or link
to a show reel as
well as
a short account
of why you would like to become a member
of the SAFE HOUSE team and how the role would suit
you.
If you can not
email please post to:
METRO-BOULOT-DODO
LCB DEPOT
31 Rutland Street,
Leicester,
LE1 1RE
Deadline for applications
is Friday 14th February at 5pm.
Applications arriving after this date
will
not
be considered.
Successful applicants will be notified
by
email no later than 18th Feb 2014.
Safe House - Commissioned by Without Walls, Norfolk & Norwich Festival and Stockton International Riverside
Festival.Co-commissioned by Brighton Festival, Greenwich+Docklands Internation
