Our Mission

is dedicated to promoting inclusivity and creativity for all through the creation of dance/theatre and music creation.

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience and participate in the arts, regardless of their background or abilities.

We strive to create an environment where all artists are valued and compensated fairly for their contributions.

By fostering a community of diverse artists and audiences, we aim to inspire conversations, bridge divides, promote positive growth in mental health, and social change.

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How We Do This:

-we bring the opportunity to the people. Our workshops travel to location that participants are at. This creates accessibility and reduces the need to travel.

- we incorporate the community with volunteer and partnership opportunities so we can artists, as tickets sales alone do not nearly cover the cost it takes to fuel free outreach and performances.

-We do this through the work we create with a diverse group of artists and innovators from all walk of life.

What People Say

“Clearly LuneAseas (6Degrees) has creativity in spades in addition to a wide-ranging toolbox of skills and knowledge from which to pull.

— Deanne Gertner, Presenting Denver

 

Our Story

For over a decade, LuneAseas has been as a grassroot non-profit team, nurturing and incubating performances that captivate our communities along the Colorado front range. At LuneAseas, we pride ourselves on being a bridge that seamlessly merges the worlds of music and movement, delivering affordable and thought-provoking experiences that leave lasting impressions.

LuneAseas is a multifaceted collaboration that seamlessly blends various art forms, including music, dance, theater, fashion, and visual art, into a cohesive and immersive production. Drawing inspiration from obscure pockets of history and a mix of contemporary and classic literary sources, our productions transport audiences to unique and unforgettable experiences.

At LuneAseas, we offer movement workshops that ignite inspiration, foster social skills, stimulate creative thinking, and empower participants to explore their bodies in new and exciting ways. Our workshops provide a safe and supportive space for individuals to unlock their full movement potential, whether they're beginners or seasoned performers.

We have a team of exceptionally talented artists who are experts in their respective fields. We take great pride in having a diverse team that comes from a variety of religious, racial, gender, and socio-economic backgrounds. This diversity fosters a dynamic and inclusive creative environment, where we can draw inspiration from different perspectives and experiences to create truly innovative and compelling performances.


 

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Leadership

Leah Casper-

Executive Artistic Director

Founder and visionary director of LuneAseas. Leah has spent a lifetime as a dancer, choreographer, musician, and songwriter. She had the privilege of deeply studying, movement philosophy with Pilobolus and Vagnaova technique with Ixchel Levendosky. She had led the company into 10 successful seasons. Collaboratively producing, writing, directing, and performing evening-length works Gods and Monster, War of the Worlds, and Le Voyage Dans La Lune. Casper has brought LuneAseas from a grassroots movement to a grant-winning non-profit, creating outdoor immersive experiences, a movement out reach curriculum, an independent film festival, and a directors initiative program. Her hope is that the importance of the role of the performing arts is recognized in each community LuneAseas touches.

Chris Meis

Rehearsal Director

Has had the honor of having worked with Ascential Dance Theatre Colorado (ADTC), Meredith Black, Gaspard Lois from Pilobolus and many other choreographers. He has studied Cunningham technique, studied under Jesse Zerit and many other dance/movement improv techniques in 2007, 2009, and 2010 at American Dance Festival (ADF) . He joined LuneAseas in 2016.

Kelsey Kiernan

Production Manager

Kelsey has been a member of LuneAseas since 2017. She holds a BFA in Dance with an emphasis on social change from Metropolitan State University. She has performed with: Up with People, World Campus International, and Red Rocks Community College. She has taught dance at Parkhill Dance Academy and as preschool program director of Ascential Language and Arts School (ALAS) Ometep'e, Nicaragua. Kelsey has served as stage manager at Magic Moments Children Theatre and many productions in Denver, CO. She leads healing movement workshops for identifying females with her project S.O.U.L.S.

Steven Dewey-

Outreach and Theatrical Director

Dewey has been LuneAseas’ main collaborator and assistant theatrical director on all things music, experimental theatre, and visual art since the beginning in 2013. A graduate of MICA. Steve has performed with Aminibigcircus out of Baltimore for 10 years.

Larea Edwards

Project Director

Larea, born and raised in Denver, Colorado, is a multi-talented artist. Her passion for music and performance led her to become an accomplished violinist, and she has toured nationally, sharing the stage with renowned companies such as Wonderbound, and the Flobots. She has performed at prestigious venues such as Red Rocks and the House of Blues.

 
 

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Casting Call

 

LuneAseas is seeking BIPOC dancers and performers to join the core team for the upcoming production of the 5 Points Nutcracker and the rest of our 2024-2025 season.

LuneAseas is seeking BIPOC dancers and performers to join the core team for the upcoming production of the 5 Points Nutcracker and the rest of our 2024-2025 season. We are looking for individuals who are proficient and advanced in one or more of the following disciplines:  contemporary dance,ballet, acting, shadow puppetry, contact improv, partnering, or break dance. Submit by September 30th

LuneAseas also seeks core company members to learn repertory work for contracted projects, immersive performances, and shows for our 2024-2025, rehearsals will be in our Loveland Artworks Studio and in Lakewood, CO.  



About the 5 Points Nutcracker:

The 5 Points Nutcracker is an immersive theatre project of love that infuses the rich history of 5 Points Denver using the Duke Ellington's Nutcracker. We will be delicately highlighting important historical figures from  5 Points. This production at the Savoy, directed by Larea Edwards, will a have live score with the Boulder Philharmonic, original story telling, choreography illusionary costumery, and visual installations by a BIPOC cast.

Ideal candidate: 

1. Love to collaborate and create

2. Proficient in modern dance, ballet, martial arts, partner acrobatics, hip-hop, or jazz.

3. Willingness to learn and a positive mind set

4. Work in multidisciplinary  performing arts mediums, especially physical theatre

Has the qualities from the list above, is easy to work with, dedicated to the success of the project,  has an innovative edge, and has a heart for telling history. 

Details:

  • Rehearsal Schedule:
    Approximately 8-6 studio rehearsals, typically held on Sunday afternoons from 2-6 PM in Lakewood, beginning at the end of October. There will also be two dress/tech rehearsals.

  • 5 Points Nutcracker Schedule:

    • Studio Rehearsals: October 20 - December 8

    • Preview Show: December 12 at Dickens Opera House, Longmont

    • Preview Show: December 13 at Center for Creativity, Fort Collins

    • Tech/Dress Rehearsals & Load-In: December 18-19 at The Savoy, Denver

    • Performances: December 20, 21, 22 at The Savoy, Denver

    • Potential Extra Performance & Load-Out: December 23 at The Savoy, Denver

  • For the preview shows carpooling is encouraged. 

  • 2025 performances will be in Fort Collins and Denver with ongoing Sunday rehearsals and meetups January-June.

Roles Available:  Sugar Rum Cherry (Principle),  Dolls (Soloist), Rat King, Flowers, Party Guest (Ensemble).

  • 2 Dancers for two larger ensemble pieces

  • 2 Actors for main roles

  • Performers for three shadow movement pieces

Compensation:

  • Pay is $100-$162.37 per performance, based on role and experience.

  • We are also working on securing additional funding for rehearsal stipends.

To Apply: Please send a resume, 3-5 mins video of performance or movement, headshot, and a brief statement of your experience in the relevant disciplines to luneaseas@gmail.com. Auditions will be scheduled upon receipt of application materials. Materials must be turned in no later than October 5th

We look forward to seeing your talent and creativity!