Works & Process is Looking for 5 Dancers for Brokeback Mountain, The Ballet by Pontus Lidberg
Apply to Audition for Brokeback Mountain, The Ballet
Works & Process is commissioning and producing Brokeback Mountain, The Ballet and is hiring five dancers to portray three men and two women for the creative development and premiere performances.
The work will be choreographed by Pontus Lidberg, with music by David Conte. Dancers must be local to NYC; no NYC housing is provided as part of this contract.
The ballet brings Annie Proulx’s iconic short story to life through expressive dance and music capturing the emotional restraint, rugged beauty and tragic romance that have made the story a cornerstone of literature and film. Set in the American West, the ballet tells the story of two working-class men caught between desire and fear, through silence and gesture. The dance conveys deeply internal, often repressed emotions that words alone cannot express. Set before same-sex marriage was legal in the U.S., the body becomes the vehicle to share the unspoken depths of longing, conflict, and intimacy. Performed by 5 dancers and 8 musicians, the work will be shared in process, and the premiere produced by Works & Process will take place in NYC, with potential for touring.
Fees
Works & Process provides industry leading artist fees of $1,225/week, or $175/day for out of town residencies, which include 24/7 studio access, onsite housing, a transportation stipend, and health insurance enrollment access. Works & Process also provides artists with fees of $450 per performance in New York City.
Audition Bonus
For those selected to audition: while we are unable to compensate dancers for attending the audition, those who audition will be invited to attend a Works & Process performance as our guest.
Requirements:
Dancers must be available for:
– July 27 – August 16, 2026: out of town residency
– October 3-10, 2026: out of town residency
– January 4-10, 2027: out of town residency
– January 11-15, 2027: tech and performances
– Additional dates may be confirmed as performance opportunities materialize
If you are not available on these dates, please do not apply.
Where:
Lower Manhattan, New York, NY, USA. Exact location will be sent to confirmed applicants.
When:
Audition: Saturday, May 2 from 4:00-8:00pm
Callback: Sunday, May 3 from 12:00-4:00pm
How to Apply:
To Apply:
Dancers must submit the Audition Application Form by April 22 in order to be considered, which includes:
– Headshot
– Resume
– Video Reel
– Short (1 paragraph) motivation statement
Audition Application Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczXSNeQHBOnP2eXb4-RnqXbXE0jNRI_RM-6CCyU_0wtJkS2A/viewform
All applicants will be notified by April 29 if they are invited to audition.
Deadline for applications:
April 22, 2026
Learn more about the audition at:
https://docs.google.com/forms…
Visit website to learn more about the company:
https://www.worksandprocess.org/
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