Job Opportunities
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Musical performer with experience in clowning
The Honk Project will be devising a new show in January 2009 at Jackson's Lane, and we are looking for a fourth performer to join us We want to find a strong, individual and quirky performer who has had lots of live performance experience in clowning and physical comedy, and who also plays one or more musical instruments to a high standard. Ideally, one of these will be an acoustic bass instrument — e.g. double bass, tuba, sousaphone, baritone sax... Our fourth Honker will be someone who enjoys working in an ensemble, fits in easily with other performers and is open to improvising musically as well as reading dots. And of course, he/she will be excited by the idea of putting clowning and music together. The plan is to devise/rehearse for 3 weeks from 12th January 2009, and then perform the show at several London venues in February.
If you are interested in applying and think you suit our criteria,
please send a cv, a photo and a covering letter
by email to Amy Howard at honkproject@gmail.com
or by post to Chief Honk, 22a Brading Road, London SW2 2AW.
The deadline for all applications is Sunday 7th December 2008
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a workshop audition on the 11th December 2008.
For more information about The Honk Project, you can look at our website: www.honkproject.com
posted 21st November 2008
Technicians and Crew for Dragone
Dragone is creating a touring show for Europe beyond imagination !!
Here's your chance to land a leading role in this original and utterly beguiling spectacle as we are looking for:
- Head Technicians (Lighting, Rigging, Audio, SFX)
- Technicians
- Stage Managers/ Asst. Stage Managers
- Production Staff
- Administration/Human Resources and much more…
(Touring experience/ability to tour required )
Please send your cover letter and CV to: kathy.baker@dragone.be
Visit our website at www.dragone.be for company profile.
We Dream. We Do. What about you????
posted 20th November 2008
Performers wanted in Israel
Lead Clown
These days we are producing a new show in Israel - SALT, which will be located in the Dead Sea area. The show will be running daily, starting February 2009, for one year.
We are now casting artists for these productions:
SALT — we're in a search of a clown who will lead the whole show.
Feb 2009 — Jan 2010.
Wheel Acts
The Dorolla Circus, tours in 15 different cities in Israel during it's 8 months session (March-October).
Dorolla Circus — we're interested in acts which use wheels:
skates, BMX, German wheel, death globes, unicycle and so on.
March 2009 — Sep 2009.
For more information and visuals from our productions, please visit our website:
www.tevetpro.com
Contact: Liraz Shagrir
Email: liraz@tevetpro.com
Mobile no.: + 972-52-2227036.
posted 18th November 2008
Performers Wanted for Rockabaret
Third Saturday of every month.
144 Charing Cross Road, London.
Club night with Brechtian Cabaret, Neo-Burlesque Acts, Circus Shows, Catwalk Parades.
Check the website for details: www.rockabaret.co.uk/
Start Time: 22:00 Ending: 04:00
Nov 15th Theme: "Oh, La La!"
Artists who wish to perform, please use this link to apply: http://www.rockabaret.co.uk/contact.htm
WORKSHOP LEADERS FOR SCHOOLS ACROSS ENGLAND
WE ARE LOOKING FOR PERFORMERS/JUGGLERS TO LEAD WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS ACROSS THE NORTH OF ENGLAND AND THE MIDLANDS.
OWN TRANSPORT ESSENTIAL.
PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE FOR MORE INFO.
Contact: VICTORIA WEBB 0151 929 5773
OFFICE@COVENTGARDENARTS.COM
posted 3rd October 2008
H2oh! Ltd looking for acts and artistes based in Scotland.
If you know of any acts that you could recommend, based north of the border or near enough, then please let us know.H2oh! Ltd
www.h2ohonline.com
Extraordinary Entertainment for Every Event
For H2oh! Circus & Variety contact
info@h2ohentertainment.com
Tel: Helen on 07515 064149 or Hannah on 07515 064150
posted 22nd August 2008
Finger in the Pie & The Cheek of it! Seek circus performers for Christmas Cabaret Show
We're looking for fire and trapeze acts for inclusion in a Christmas burlesque cabaret based on the story of Little Red Riding Hood. We're looking for performers who would be interested in developing a routine based on the character of the Big Bad Wolf.
The routines are for a Christmas burlesque cabaret to run through December. The project will be paid at Equity rates. If you would like to put yourself forward for audition please send a brief description of the act you have in mind along with a CV and photograph to zoe@thecheekofit-charles.com
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact Zoe Charles at: zoe@thecheekofit-charles.com
www.fingerinthepie.com
www.thecheekofit-charles.com
posted 22nd August 2008
Floorless seeks acts for cabaret
Seeking unusual and exciting acts for a cabaret on the 17th Oct in Windsor. The act should be exceptional for its level of skill, or be outstanding for comedy value/ originality/ silliness. We are looking for stage acts and interactive mix and mingle/ walkabout characters. An act that can do both would be great.
The ceiling height is only 10 feet so no aerial, stilts, or acrobatic acts that require more height than this.
please contact us on email
info@floorlessentertainment.co.uk with proposal, stage specs, fees, pictures/ videos.
posted 11th August 2008
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posted 8th August 2008
Circus Performers & Workshop Leaders Needed
H2oh! Ltd is a rapidly expanding Circus & Variety agency working with private and corporate clients both in the UK and abroad. We are currently looking for new performers based in and around the following areas to join our books:
Bath
Bristol
Southampton
Birmingham
Manchester
Leeds
Liverpool
We'd like to hear from experienced professionals who are suitable for freelance performance and education work throughout the UK.
Please send your CV, plus a CD of high quality images and/or a DVD of your act to:
H2oh! Ltd
39 Vine Street
Brighton
BN1 4AG
All applicants must be registered self-employed and must have their own Public Liability Insurance. We also welcome applications from artistes who have had a recent Criminal Records Bureau check who are available to teach young people.
See www.h2ohonline.com or
email info@h2ohentertainment.com for more information
posted 31st July 2008
aerial and floor based instructors needed
We are opening a circus, dance and fitness school on the 30th August in Cheshunt, hertfordshire. We have a large dedicated circus hall which will have between 10/12 aerial apparatus (static trapeze, hoop, rope, silks and anything else the instructor would like), tight rope, stilt walking, unicycling, juggling, poi, chinese pole etc.
www.theverticalstudio.com
(we are still renovating and the site is still under construction so please excuse the mess)
I am looking for aerial and floor based instructors to come and work with us. we are a family run business and great to work with, those sucessful in gaining a position will have the flexability freedom to experiment with any thing they like.There is nothing like this project and it will be garenteed a sucess!
You're welcome to come down and see the space any time as we always there renovating:
The Vertical Studio
Fairley House
Andrews Lane
Cheshunt
Herts
EN7 6LA
please contact KT Coates at info@theverticalstudio.com
posted 11th July 2008
CIRCUS APPRENTICESHIPS AT SKYLIGHT CIRCUS ARTS, ROCHDALE
Our apprenticeship programme is a career development programme for artists, creative practitioners and those working in social or educational settings.
Circus Apprenticeships aim to provide participants with practical circus skills, an understanding of general good practice and other professional skills necessary for working in a variety of community and educational settings.
Ideal for those aiming to improve their career prospects or looking for a new direction.
Please call for further information on how to apply, costs and all related information.
Skylight Circus Arts OL16 1HE
01706 650 676
lindzi@skylight-circus-arts.org.uk
www.skylight-circus-arts.org.uk
posted 9th July 2008
Urgent! Wirewalker needed
Stumble danceCircus based in West Yorkshire, England, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated male (preferably) wirewalker. Slack rope a possibility.
Possible research time, week commencing June 9th (but other dates also available during July and Aug) and then four weeks devising short piece based on instability research, in Sept 2008 towards four performances. Possible tour in 2009.
Candidate will need to be self-motivated, creative, adaptable, technically competent, available, and fun to work with in order to fit into a group working in a collaborative and innovative way using voice and music. Tricks are highly welcome but no 'act' is required; the emphasis is on movement choreography and the design of new props or terrains for circus performance.
Contact
mish@stumbledancecircus.com
or
01422 844317
posted 22nd May 2008
Comedy Performers for Momo Theatre
Actor 1: Comic authority figure.
Must have a strong speaking voice and good comic timing
Actor 2: Low status physical comedy character.
Must have good visual comedy skills.
Please mark on your application which part you are applying for.
- 2 week rehearsal and 2 week tour of schools shows
- male or female
- must have full driving licence
- must be either over 23 with 2 years driving experience or over 25 with one years driving experience
- double acts or single performers welcome
- £450 per week plus £50 performance related bonus
- accommodation provided during whole contract
Send cv to chris@momotheatre.co.uk
posted 10th April 08
CIRQ'ULATION LOCALE
Looking for artists
Cirq'ulation Locale is a flemish crossover circus company based in Roeselare, Belgium. The company makes indoor and outdoor shows that combine juggling and acrobatics with theatre, dance, humour and improvisation. For future creations Cirq'ulation Locale is looking for performing artists interested in touring across Europe with Crossover Circus Shows.
The new creation starts in October 2008 in our Training Studio in Roeselare, Belgium. The company has the possibility to pay its performers full time with a two year contract
For the new creation we're still looking for:
Juggling ACROBATS
very good level in ground acrobatics and trampoline
Acrobatic JUGGLERS
very good level in club juggling
- Allround profile:
- Good Basics in Dance & Movement
- Good Basics in Theatre & Improvisation
- Good Scene Presence
- Basics in Acrobatics (ground and duo)
- Basics in Club Passing (6 club 2 count and 4 count)
- Available from 1st of october 2008
- In the possibility to live near Roeselare (Kortrijk, Lille, Ghent…)
Contact
Send your motivation and resumee to info@circusgroup.be
More information:
www.circusgroup.be
+32 496 69 22 21
posted 1st April 08
SEEKING ACROBATS & CONTORTIONISTS
Acrobats & contortionists sought by artist/director
Initially for photo shoot
Also for opera/live art performance
Please contact Roswitha Gerlitz ASAP
E. rendezvous@roswithagerlitz.co.uk
T. 07812 197 096
posted 1st April 08
CIRCUS DAY FOUNDATION/CIRCUS HARMONY SEEKS TEACHING ARTIST, US
Position Summary:
Come help us teach the art of life through circus education. St. Louis, Missouri's only circus school and social circus program is seeking a unique individual to add to their staff. We have a strong social circus mission that includes a code of ethics for students and teachers. Teachers are considered role models to the students and ambassadors to the community. We teach over 1300 students a year in both single and semester-long classes. In addition to our on-site location, we present outreach classes in a number of off-site locations. In some cases, our teachers are the most reliable adult in our students' lives. This is not just a job. It is a commitment to becoming part of a family that helps children “defy gravity, soar with confidence and leap over social barriers, all at the same time.”
We are seeking a teacher who can teach a wide variety of circus arts and is also able to choreograph acts and shows with our students. Students range in age from 5 to 81 years old, although most are children. Currently, for us to provide a full 40 hour work week, candidates will need to also perform administrative duties and/or perform.
For full details of responsibilities, qualifications and application information, please visit:
http://circusday.org/TeacherWanted.html
Jessica Hentoff, Artistic/Executive Director
Circus Day Foundation, 3340 Oxford Ave. St. Louis, MO 63143
Email: circusday@everydaycircus.net
Office: 001 314-436-7676
For more information about Circus Day Foundation/Circus Harmony, please visit www.circusday.org
Peace through pyramids! Harmony through handsprings!
posted 1st April 08
Play Your Part In Our Future!!!
Productions du Dragon, led by Franco Dragone, Artistic Director for such shows as Celine Dion's “A New Day” and ”Le Reve” now on stage in Las Vegas, are producing new projects worldwide.
In view of developing these artistic works Productions du Dragon is looking for passionate people in the following positions:
- Operations manager/technical director
- Technical Directors
- Set Designers
- Head Technicians (Lighting, Rigging, Audio, SFX)
- Technicians
- Stage Managers/ Asst. Stage Managers
- Tour Managers
- Illustrators
- Technical Drawers
- Production Managers
- Project Managers
- Production Staff
- Logistics
- Logistics
- Administration/Human Resources
Please send your cover letter and CV to: kathy.baker@dragone.be
Visit our website at www.dragone.be for company profile and information.
We Dream. We Do. What about you????
posted 23rd March 08
SEEKING CIRCUS ARTISTS FOR FILM PRODUCTION
Staragara, Slovenian independent film company, is seeking Circus artists for the author's film CIRCUS FANTASTICUS, directed by the prominent author Janez Burger and produced by Staragara Productions.
CIRCUS FANTASTICUS is set as an audio-visually fascinating film without dialogues. It is a strongly atmospheric film that tells of destruction and loss, but also of persisting hope which can be gained through absurdity. It is a film about life, death, and the magic that pervades it all.
For casting purposes, we are looking for professional circus artists of all ethnical backgrounds. CIRCUS FANTASTICUS is a Slovene/Polish/Dutch production film, so the casting auditions will be set all over Europe. Since there will be no dialogues in the film, the language is not a barrier. Our main requirements are focused on mastering the skill, creative abilities and strong personal charisma. We are welcoming all fire eaters, fire breathers, tight rope artists, contortionists, acrobats, trampoline artists and jugglers, who can claim these attributes.
Amongst other roles, we are also looking for a small child (2-3 years) who would be able to take part in circus performances, for an elder man (preferably retired circus artist) and for an unicyclist (young man, 13-15 years)
Please email jdrasler@gmail.com for full details
Jana Drasler, Casting coordinator
http://www.staragara.com/en/filmska/?v=cirkus#top
posted 11th March 08
Trustees needed for Swamp Circus Trust
Swamp Circus Trust is currently looking for energetic and socially conscious individuals to join its Board of Trustees from April 2008 for a three year fixed term. Based in both South Yorkshire and Penryn, we can provide quality circus entertainment for a host of events and venues.
Trusteeships are a rewarding way to contribute to the local community in addition to providing opportunities to guide and develop a charity with enormous potential to make a difference. You will be required to attend 4-6 Board meetings per annum.
Swamp Circus was established as a collective of travelling acrobats, clowns and ecologists in the 80s. Today, the company has designed projects widely in the UK and in over 20 countries worldwide.
Swamp Circus Trust is the charity arm of the Swamp Circus Theatre, which uses circus skills and performance to improve the health and encourage social engagement in local communities.
Its activities are overseen by a Board of Trustees and delivered through a core team of committed and talented staff. The activities include accredited training schemes, apprenticeships & work experience, the Youth Circus, workshops and educational programmes.
If you are interested, please contact us
T: 01326 377004 or
E: circokernow@yahoo.co.uk
with an e-mail or postal address and we will forward a recruitment pack and further details.
Charity Reg No. 1043799
“The young people gained new skills, confidence, communication skills and teambuilding through an appropriate teaching delivery style.” - Doncaster Youth Service
posted 26th Feb 08
SHUNT ARTIST SEEKING PERFORMERS
Shunt artist and curator Layla Rosa is looking for bellydancers (male or female) and aerialists with an aspiration to belly dance! To create interventions for the Shunt Lounge, and to form part of the research for her developing project 'What if…?' There is a fee for this work, which is starting this month. Layla is also seeking innovative aerial and acrobatic performances with a strong visual and, or musical element for Shunt lounge nights. For more information contact Layla and please send details of your work.
is Swamp Circus performing for Global Design
E. llayla@shunt.co.uk
W. www.shunt.co.uk
posted 13th Feb 08
WORK IN INDIA
Do you know anybody with a circus act like rope, silk, acrobatics or hula-hoop who would like to come to India to work?
Please contact Pasquale for full information pasqualefiredance@yahoo.co.uk
posted 13th Feb 08
Russian Bar Flyer
CAVALIA, a large scale production with 35 artists and 65 horses sharing the stage under one of the largest Big Tops in the world.
We are currently seeking for a russian bar flyer to joint our show on the European tour. This artist ideally has experience as a flyer on the russian bar, otherwise trampoline experience is required.
Please send your resume, photos, videos and your measurement to the following address:
RH@CAVALIA .NET
Pour plus d'information visitez notre site web
WWW.CAVALIA.NET
posted 29th Jan 08