OPEN AUDITIONS - Ten Tiny Dances

10 TINY DANCES®: Little Black Dress

Directed by Mishele Mennett

Open Auditions: Sunday, November 2, 1pm

Rehearsal Timeframe: Flexible times December-February

Mandatory rehearsals: At least 1 personal rehearsal to be scheduled with Mishele

Rough Draft Showing and rehearsal – Sunday, January 11th from 3:00-5:00 Tech Rehearsal – a 30-45 minute time slot you pick in the week leading up to the show Dress Rehearsal –Friday, Jan 30 AND Friday, Feb. 6, at 6:00 pm – 2 different spaces

VIP Preview Performance: January 31st at 7:00 pm in the Lab Theatre of Majestic Performances: February 7th at 3:00 & 7:00 pm in Starker Auditorium, Mainstage of Majestic

Content Label: G

The Majestic Theatre (a division of the City of Corvallis Parks and Recreation department) is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and to creating a safe place for actors of all backgrounds to explore their craft. We are particularly eager to work with artists of color and other artists from marginalized communities. All auditions are free and open to the public. This audition is for an amateur, volunteer production. The Majestic Theatre staff and volunteers do not discriminate on the basis of age, national origin, race, gender, ethnic background, ability, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or any protected class.

Auditions will be held in person at the Majestic Theatre.

SHOW SYNOPSIS

10 TINY DANCES® challenges dancers to create and perform a dance for a tiny elevated stage 4’ x 4’ and 1.5’ high. Created in Portland, Oregon in 2002, it continues to be produced by founder Mike Barber and others. Mike Barber’s annual show is in Beaverton, OR in July. See www.tentinydances.org for more information. For more information about the Corvallis show, contact Mishele: dancingmish@gmail.com

PREPARATION NOTES

Please state on your Audition Application whether you want to choreograph and dance; choreograph only, or dance only.  

Connect with other dancers and choreographers at the Movement Workshops. Designed to help you prepare for this audition; however, you can audition without attending the workshops. Or you can take the workshops “just for fun!” Links to the workshops below. Free, but you must register.

Workshop 1: Beyond the Expected - Exploring Movement

Workshop 2: How to Go Tiny and Say Something Big

The workshops prepare you for the audition, but you can audition without attending the workshops. 

AUDITION FORMAT

In small groups:

• You will learn a movement phrase and perform it.

• You will be given a prompt to create movement on the spot.

• You will show an example of the kind of movement you want to use in your dance.

Options - Create and perform your own dance; choreograph only; or dance only.

Answer a list of questions* about your dance ideas and attach to your Audition Application Form.

*Available ahead of time at the Movement Workshops or by emailing Mishele.

If you have any questions about the show, the workshops, or the audition process, feel free to reach out to the director at dancingmish@gmail.com.