Ukemi - The Art of Falling: Double Open Call
Ukemi - The Art of Falling will be a parkour and circus show about the process of taking a risk. It is preceded by a Lab week for experimentation, exchange and research both of which can be applied for.
We will be working theatrically and physically with themes such as how to prepare for risky situations, how to fall safely, how to turn the failures into something positive and finally, how to support each other during the whole process. Physically we will look at spotting techniques, bail techniques, parkour elements, partner acrobatics and other circus techniques. I want to play a lot with expectations during this show. The expectations of success that turn anticlimatic, the falls that create wonder, the bails that look dangerous but are actually safe. I want to move in between the fun of falling and the vulnerability and intense focus of working with risk. The show will be 20-30 minutes long.
The show will be played on a parkour structure covering an area of about 3x4 meters. The show is aimed at teenagers, but also broad audiences, and will be played outside at festivals, events and for schools.
We will be rehearsing at the Rotterdam based location of Rush World, West center (see pictures).
It is financially supported by Gemeente Rotterdam, Theater Zuidplein & Amarte Foundation. It will perform through Volkstheater Rotterdam and Circusstad Stadsparade.
Who am I looking for:
Professional artists and interns with a background in parkour and/or circus
Interested in theatrical exploration (physical, not with text) with their discipline(s)
All genders and backgrounds encouraged. A broad cast is desired in terms of representation so the various young audience members have multiple people they could easier relate to
Open minded and willing to play and experiment
Contributing creatively to the process
Open to, (and ideally also experience with) interdisciplinary and ensemble work
Lives in Rotterdam or one of the nearby cities
For this open call you can apply to two things:
Ukemi: A research Lab.
10-14th of February.
In a low pressure environment we will explore the themes, learn from each other and create performative scenes. There will be a small public presentation on the last day of the week.
This week functions partially as an audition for the show, partially as a workshop and partially as work where you help me create material for the show. Therefore you will get a day fee of 96 euros as a professional and 100 euros for the week as an intern.
I will invite four professionals and four interns to this week.
Intercity travel compensation if needed
Ukemi: The Show
20 days of rehearsals: March 3-6th, 10-13th, 17-20th, 24-27th, 31-April 3rd
Payment according to CAO TD for professionals. Internship payment for interns.
Performances: 8 April (potentially one more in April), 7-8 June (can change still), 15 June, 1 performance Sept, 1 October. More performances are likely happening, but it is still in the process.
I am looking for 2 professional artists and 1 or 2 interns.
Intercity travel compensation if needed
If you are interested and available (minor changes in schedule can be discussed) send the below mentioned info to simongranitossoinak@gmail.com with the subject “Ukemi Open Call - First name Last Name”
Short motivation of why you find this interesting and why you would make a good fit (circa half an A4 maximum).
Are you applying for the Lab week, show or both? If you only apply for the show, could you be available for one of the Lab week days as an audition day?
Your CV.
Your place of residence.
A video of max 5 minutes OR links to instagram clips that showcase your artistic and physical abilities.
Deadline 24 Jan
