OPEN CALL FOR PERFORMERS, STORYTELLERS, AND PRODUCTION TEAM
2019 Summer Showcase
"Circus Addiction"
Directed by Felicity Hesed
Why do we do circus? What drives us to train bitterly for hours and hours each week? Why do we endure the scrapes, bruises, and burns and still come back for more? What sustains us through the tedium of training? What motivates our circus addiction?
This performance will showcase Circus Center’s highest-level students and instructors while exploring the inner world of the circus performer. Circus acts will be woven together with recorded memoirs and ensemble pieces exploring this theme.
Any and all acts will be considered for this show. I would like to include a range of people and acts. I am looking for people who are interested in participating in any or all of the following ways:
- Solo or small group acts
- Simple ensemble pieces to be created during the rehearsals
- Writing and/or speaking in an honest way about why they do circus.
Schedule
Auditions: Sunday, March 10, 2-5p
Rehearsals:
- March 31 – rehearsal
- April 7 – rehearsal
- May – schedule time with individual acts
- June 2 – acts and transitions
- June 9 – acts and transitions
Tech Rehearsals: Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15
Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, June 20
Performances: Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June 22 at 7:30pm
Interested in being a part of this show? We are looking for performers with solo or small group acts, performers interested in participating in simple ensemble pieces, people who want to be interviewed, and a Stage Manager.
--Performers, please email auditions@circuscenter.org to sign up for an audition slot. Be ready to present as much of an act as you have. Works in progress are acceptable.
--If you are interested in being interviewed but not auditioning, are interested in Stage Managing, or have questions, please email Felicity - felicity@circuscenter.org.
Felicity Hesed is a performer and director. You’ve probably seen her hanging around Circus Center, teaching or training trapeze. Many of you have seen her perform her comedy trapeze act or stationary bike act at Circus Center or around town. Felicity is truly a circus addict and loves circus in all forms, from traditional to contemporary. Felicity believes in the power of performance to connect, heal, and nourish.