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

Evening Performances (7pm): February 7

Matinee Performances (3pm): February 7

VIP Lab Preview Performance: January 31, 7pm

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® is a specialized dance show which challenges dancers and movers 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. Mishele has  been running shows in Corvallis for many years to great success. Please see www.tentinydances.org for more information.

PREPARATION NOTES

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

At the audition you only need to have an IDEA about your dance. We do not expect your dance to be more than a vision at this point. You may connect with other dancers and choreographers at the Movement Workshops offered on Sunday, October 26 and Saturday, November 1. You can find information about and sign up for those workshops here: 

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 a brief example of the kind of movement you want to use in your dance.

On paper:

You will answer a list of questions about your dance ideas. You will attach this to your Audition Application Form.

This list will be available at the Movement Workshops on October 26 and November 1, at the audition, or by emailing Mishele at dancingmish@gmail.com.  You can fill it out ahead of time and bring it to the audition with you.

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.