Hungry Sharks is Looking for 4-6 Performers for New Production “Destination FCKD”
For our new evening length piece, we are looking for 4-6 performers with a strong stage presence and a versatile skillset in dancing and acting. Everyone regardless of their gender, social and cultural background or age is welcome to apply.
“Destination FCKD”
Following the idea of the simulation hypothesis which reaches across religion, philosophy and science, suggests that our reality is simulated by a higher power. Within this new production process, we want to research how the inappropriate versions of ourselves and failed designs of our reality may look like. These speculations are used as a point of reference and will become the subject of our investigation.
The production takes place in Austria (Vienna, Salzburg, Carinthia) and Switzerland (Baden).
Please apply only if you are available for the following production dates:
– Residency in Baden/Switzerland from 2nd to 22nd of December 2023
– two rehearsal weeks in April 2024
– one rehearsal week in June and July 2024
– two rehearsal weeks in September 2024
– premiere dates in October 2024
Conditions
The fee you will receive is based on the amount of rehearsal days/shows and follows the recommended minimum fee standards from the Association of independent performing Arts in Austria: https://freietheater.at/honoraruntergrenze/
We cover accommodation and travels for the working periods.
We are looking for..
. versatile movers / improvisers / dancers (all styles welcome)
. powerful skills also within voice / acting / physical theater / clown /mime
. strong stage presence and the ability to experiment with your own movement material
. min. 2 years of experience in the field of dance / performance / stage work
. professional working attitude, pro-activeness and ready for intense team work
. comfortable with English in a working environment
Where:
The audition will take place in Vienna on 7th and 8th of October 2023. Please let us know if you are available on both or on one of those days. Location and times will be announced with the positive response. The final decision will be communicated until 13th October.
When:
7th and 8th of October 2023
How to Apply:
. the call is open until 18th September 2023 until 23:59
. send a clearly structured CV incl. an overview about your last two years of work
. please specify where are you based atm
. video assignment: Show us your creativity and improvisation skills within using dance/movement/voice/text/props/music of your choice etc. within the range of these keywords: NPC – simulation – virtual reality – prototype – epic fail – uncanny valley (The video should be unedited and not exceed 2 minutes, indoor or outdoor)
. send 1-2 short video links where we can see you dance/perform as well as the video assignment (YouTube and Vimeo links preferred – unfortunately we can’t download any videos from WeTransfer, Googledrive etc.)
Send your application to: [email protected]
Subject line must contain: YOUR NAME – OPEN CALL – DESTINATION
We will respond only in case of an invitation to the audition until 20th September 2023
Unfortunately no expenses can be covered for the audition purpose.
Deadline for applications:
18th September 2023
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