Performer Speicalizing in Handstand and/or ContortionexpiredApocalyptic Circus
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Description:Apocalyptic Circus is seeking a UK based circus performer specialized in handstand and/or contortion for a recast of our existing show My House.________ Apocalyptic Circus is a small family run circus company based in Bristol. This is our second production. Devised by the original cast together with director Niki McCretton, ‘My House’ is a fun/fast paced circus/physical theater show for the whole family. It tells a simple story of two characters, who show us through circus, physical theater and comedy that it’s possible to understand each other even though they are very different. The show takes place in a quirky looking “house” structure. This will be the second year of touring this show to outdoor festivals and events in the UK with support from Without Walls. We are looking for: • Handstand or contortion performer with excellent skill level. • Must be confident in character work and to work in a duo to create comical timing with the opposite performer. • Experience of performing to family audience and touring small scale outdoor show is a bonus. • Acrobatics training is also a bonus. We will be 3 people on tour. We will work closely together and sometimes very long days, so high spirit and a great working ethos are important. We always play 2 show a day and the performers help with some parts of the get in and get out. You will be paid equity rates or above and we will always cover travel and accommodation. Dates: Rehearsal in Newbery w/c 18th May & w/c 8th June (TBC) Touring dates (some still penciled): 13-14 June 26-28 June 5 July 11-12 July 25 July 21-23 August 19 September 26-27 September There will be travel days around the tour dates. More dates are coming in, ideally you will have good availability during summer season. Please send CV and video of your work plus a short description about your relevance to this job to [email protected] before 3rd of February Audition will be held in Bristol on the 26th of February by invitation only. We are looking forward to hear from you!
Application Deadline:
Feb. 02, 2020
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job Category:
Performing
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