January 14, 2010

Casting for Circus Bella 2010 Season!

Circus Bella is seeking artists to fill specific positions but also to build a roster of artists for future dates and events.
Artists of color are especially encouraged to contact us.

SEEKING: Acts appropriate for all ages and cultural sensibilities (but push at the edges).
* clown (solo or duet) * acrobatic acts, solo, partner, or group
* original small animal acts (no exotics or equestrians at this time)
* ANY original, physical skill acts: acrobatic dance, break dance, gymnastics, eccentric movement, never-seen-or-heard-of….
* *We are not seeking Aerial acrobatic acts at this time.

Necessary Qualifications:
*A willingness to lift, carry haul set-up tear-down (ie. participate in the grunt of the show beyond just performing their show)
* The ability to perform outdoors, with and within the natural elements
* The ability and experience of working and creating with (at least alongside) others
* The ability to perform and collaborate with a live band

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
* Have at least 1 season touring experience as a performer in any discipline
* Juggling, especially club passing skills
* Partner Acrobatic Skills
* Performing experience with an established circus
* Musical skills (instrument, vocal, etc.)

COMMITMENT : Company members do receive stipends.
Rehearsals begin in late February / early March and take place in Oakland. Rehearsals are 2 - 4 times a week. Performances run June – October. Dates are mostly on weekends throughout the Bay Area. Dates include our Circus in the Parks shows, contracted performances, and private bookings. Concentrated performances late June – early August.

If interested, please send us your information. Include an articulate description of who you are and your act. Please include any of the following: photos, video, dvd, resume, promotional material.

Information preferably received electronically via info@circusbella.com
Hard copies of materials accepted and should be sent to:

Circus Bella audition c/o Abigail Munn
70 Fair Oaks St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
info@circusbella.com
Materials should be received by Feb 2.