Auditions for Lead Performers

A ‘Lead Performer’ is a costumed performer creating stories through movement, improvisation, characterization and dance at our annual Carnival event on 19 March 2022.

Criteria to be a lead performer

Performance Skills: Dance, Interpretative Movement, Acting, Characterisation and Improvisational Skills.

Professionalism: Always on time for Rehearsals, Workshops and on Event day.  Must effectively communicate with Performance Director and Leads Co-ordinator and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality performance

Passion: Be willing to share your skills, enthusiasm, leadership and be an ambassador for the Cape Town Carnival.

Must be available to commit to the following rehearsals and fitness training sessions: 

  • 3x Leads Creative Workshops on Saturday mornings.
  • 3x Fitness sessions on Saturday mornings  e.g: mountain hikes, flash mobs
  • Minimum of 1 – 3 rehearsals and costume fittings.

AUDITIONS FOR LEAD PERFORMERS

A ‘Lead Performer’ is a costumed performer creating stories through movement, improvisation, characterization and dance at our annual Carnival event on 19 March 2022.

Criteria to be a lead performer

Performance Skills: Dance, Interpretative Movement, Acting, Characterisation and Improvisational Skills.

Professionalism: Always on time for Rehearsals, Workshops and on Event day.  Must effectively communicate with Performance Director and Leads Co-ordinator and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality performance

Passion: Be willing to share your skills, enthusiasm, leadership and be an ambassador for the Cape Town Carnival.

Must be available to commit to the following rehearsals and fitness training sessions: 

  • 3x Leads Creative Workshops on Saturday mornings.
  • 3x Fitness sessions on Saturday mornings  e.g: mountain hikes, flash mobs
  • Minimum of 1 – 3 rehearsals and costume fittings.

The Cape Town Carnival experience offers:

  • Exposure, wherever possible Cape Town Carnival will connect the leads to opportunities above and beyond the Event. e.g. appearing at Cape Town Marathon, Expresso Show appearances, and many more different events…
  • Celebrate your talents
  • Opportunity to learn new performance skills.
  • Be part of an exceptional team having fun and being seen by a large audience 
  • Help build your leadership skills and confidence. 
  • Cover travel expenses to rehearsals and fitness training sessions

SHOULD YOU WISH TO APPLY,

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Applications close on 21 November 2021