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AUDITION FOR PHYSICAL PERFORMERS/CLOWNS
Parallel Exit is seeking creative, funny, and physical performers for a new untitled physical comedy production. Mark Lonergan, director. Developmental rehearsals run May-July 2008, and October 2008, production runs November 2008 and February 2009, with the possibility of longer run beyond these dates.
Seeking--highly physical performers with a background in one or more of the following: clown, dance, mime, improvisation
Auditions are by appt. only April 30, beginning at noon. To schedule an audition appt., send pix & résumés by April 25 to mark@parallelexit.net. Wear comfortable clothing; prepare for physical improv. Pay. Equity Members welcome.
Parallel Exit creates physical theatre inspired by the films of Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin. Our goal is to create moments of simple magic that can only be experienced live. Parallel Exit’s work in New York has been seen at 59E59 Theaters, Symphony Space, the Duke on 42nd Street, the Guggenheim Museum, and PS 122. For more information, visit www.parallelexit.net
Looking for Energetic, PHYSICAL, Spontaneous, IMPROV TYPE PERFORMERS
To be part of the Bedford Circus of Fools troupe to perform at Artwalking: Bedford Avenue artist exhibition in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on Sunday April 27th on Bedford Ave. btwn. N. 3rd to N. 9th (near the L stop) from 1pm - 5pm. Need people who are comfortable with performing on the street in front of the public. Performance style involves merrymaking, clowning, mime, improv, improptu, dance and your inner child. The troupes main intention is to inspire smiles. Your performance will be shown on the internet. You will get full credit and a copy of the edited footage too.
Requirements:
*some experience in improvisation, and clown type performing.
*Able to participate in one rehearsal, Wed. April 23rd 6 to 8:30pm.
*The creation of your very own outlandishly bizarre, wacky, character with your own costume.
For more information about the troupe, check out http://www.bcfools.com
If interested contact Matthew Silver
email: silver@bcfools.com