Seeking experienced female-identifying clowns and physical actorsCirque du Soleil
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Description:Cirque du Soleil is seeking experienced female-identifying clowns and physical actors for its upcoming 2027 big-top creation.Must be available starting October 2026! The creative team is open to original, unexpected clown archetypes. ** SUBMISSION DEADLINE: March 1st, 2026 ** Required Skills & Attributes: Female-identifying performer. Strong clown technique (classical, contemporary, physical comedy, or other clown traditions). Strong physical characters capable of carrying individual comedic beats and interacting dynamically with the ensemble. Ability to improvise and interact with audience members. Ability to be endearing and moving. Excellent comic timing and emotional range. Willingness to collaborate in the development of new material. Ability to adapt existing material to new scenic, thematic, or narrative contexts. Team spirit, creativity, and openness to artistic exploration. *** We are open to existing mixed clown duos with strong chemistry, established rapport, and complementary comedic styles *** To apply, please send us: Your latest resume; A headshot picture ; A video of your performance, whether on stage, in a workshop or in rehearsals; If you are applying as a duo, please make sure that you both submit your candidacy. Important information: All complete applications will be carefully reviewed by our casting team. Only selected candidates will be contacted. Terms and conditions of use when applying online: Candidate information could be used by Cirque du Soleil and its partners, for internal casting needs. By applying online, candidates who submit their material via a link to a video demo consent to the casting team extracting their material from this link, if necessary, to add to their application. Applications may be considered for one or more roles in any of our current or upcoming shows. WOULD YOU LIKE TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB?
Application Deadline:
Mar. 01, 2026
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job Category:
Performing
Artistic Discipline:
Theater, Circus, Performance Art
Payment status:
Paid
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