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!