Apply — Aerial & Circus Arts Audition Form

THE ARRIVAL is a brand-new Christmas Spectacular in development from the creators of THE THORN. This high-concept arena experience combines aerial, circus, dance and stunt performance to retell the classic Bethlehem Christmas story with big thrills and big of emotion.

The creative team is seeking AERIAL & CIRCUS PERFORMERS (Male & Female) for 4 weeks of development rehearsals and an inaugural 8-city tour.

All applicants should have strong stage presence and proficiency in their performance discipline. Should be collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable contributing to the creative process in a professional rehearsal environment.

All performers will be required to act as characters in scenes outside of their aerial circus skillsets. Expressive, engaging performance energy is a must. Please send full act video, skill reel and any secondary acts.

Open Roles include:

Aerial Pole (Male) - Ideal performer will have partnering/duo and dance experience.
Cyr Wheel (Male) - Additionally, the ideal performer will some experience with acting and stage combat.
Aerial Harness (Female) - Must have a strong dance background
Aerial Generalist (Male/Female) - Proficient in 2 of the following: Silks, Straps, Lyra.

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PLEASE FILL OUT the information below to submit yourself for consideration to THE ARRIVAL. Please include a performance reel that showcases the kind of skills and personality mentioned above. If you are selected for a Call Back based on this submission, we will ask for additional material.

First name*

Last name*

Phone*

Email*

City, State*

Height*

U.S. citizenship status*

Link to Audition Reel*

Please provide a link to your most recent performance reel.

Do you have additional video material you would like to submit?

Yes

Social media links

This allows us to get a deeper sense of your performance style from the work you have posted

Please list any other SPECIAL PERFORMANCE SKILLS you'd like to share

Are you available for the all dates in the listed REHEARSAL period?*

Rehearsals: Nov 1 – Nov 25

Full AvailabilityLess than 3 days of conflictsMore than 3 days of conflicts

Are you available for the all dates in the listed PERFORMANCE period?

Performances: Nov 29 – Dec 19

Experience*

In brief, tell us about your experience and why you'd like to be involved in The Arrival.

Personal Strengths

What do you consider to be your personal strengths?

Training Habits*

Please describe your current habits and schedule related to your area of discipline (e.g. workouts, practice, etc.)

Limitations

Do you have any physical limitations? If so, please describe.

Themes of Faith

This show explores themes of faith through the story of Jesus. If you have any personal experiences, or perspectives—religious or otherwise—that you feel might inform your interpretation of this material, feel free to share them.

Referral

Do you know a former tour member of THE THORN (The Arrival's sister show) or is someone recommending you? If so, who?

I am 18 or over*

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