Casting Brief - Dancers and Actors

Opera Australia Summer Season – Aida

AUDITION DATE: Friday 19th March 2021
AUDITION LOCATION: TBA (MELBOURNE)

Overview

Davide Livermore’s radiant production is a thrilling theatrical experience. Ten towering digital screens
create ever-changing floor-to-ceiling set pieces. Immersive digital video design ranges from rich symbolism
to vivid landscapes. Opulent costumes and props reflect the splendour of Egypt at the height of its power.

Conductor: Tahu Matheson

Director: Davide Livermore

Revival Director: Shane Placentino

Performers must be available for the entire season (including rehearsals), in Melbourne from: 24 April 2021
– 21 May 2021.

Pre-Rehearsals: 6 April – 9th April 2021 (Dancers only)

Wardrobe/Wig fittings:
Production Rehearsals:
Stage calls:
Performances:
14th / 15th May 2021 (Dancers only)
24th April – 28th April 2021 (Up to 5 calls)
29th April 2021, Times TBA
30th April 2021, 10:30 – 18:30
1st May 2021, 10:30 – 18:00
4th May 2021, 10:30 (General Rehearsal)
6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 21 May 2021, 19:30
15 May 2021, 12:30

Venue: Arts Centre Melbourne

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Please find below a casting brief detailing the role requirements for the production – please submit
accordingly.

Audition Brief & Information

DANCERS X 10 (FEMALE)
Must have strong contemporary dance technique.

Please note, successful auditionees must be comfortable wearing sheer, revealing costumes - please see
below for example.

In addition to the season dates above, dancers must have full availability for the following dates:
 Additional dance calls: Week commencing 6 – 10th April
 Dancer fittings (in Melbourne) – 14th/15th May

ACTORS X 10 (MALE)
To play various guard, prisoner and soldier characters.

Must be 175 to 185cm tall, athletic build; may be required to be shirtless.

Please note, successful auditionees must be comfortable performing masked, wearing large headdresses.

Please Note:
1. Artists should be available for the entire audition period. Any restrictions must be noted in the submission.
2. Auditions will take place in Melbourne only.
3. Auditionees may be photographed and recorded as part of their participation in the audition process for
casting purposes.
4. All dancers and actors must be Melbourne based for the duration of the contract.

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Submission Process

Submissions will be accepted via the following web form only: DANCER SUBMISSIONS
ACTOR SUBMISSIONS

Submission should include:

 Current CV (in PDF Format)

 Headshot (File clearly labelled)

SUBMISSIONS CLOSE 12PM (AEDT) THURSDAY 18 MARCH 2021

SUBMISSIONS FORM AIDA DANCERS

SUBMISSIONS FORM MELBOURNE ACTORS

The Aida auditions are at the risk and sole financial responsibility of the auditionee.
Opera Australia are committed equal opportunity employers.

Further information
Email: auditions@opera.org.au