Casting Brief - Dancers and Actors Opera Australia Sydney Winter Season – Aida AUDITION DATE: 13 – 14 May 2021 AUDITION LOCATION: The Opera Centre, 480 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010 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: Lorenzo Passerini, Tahu Matheson Director: Davide Livermore Revival Director: Shane Placentino Performers must be available for the entire season (including rehearsals) in Sydney from: 31st May 2021 – 13 August 2021. Wardrobe/Wig fittings: May 2021 Production Rehearsals: 31st May – 16th June 2021 (Approximately 5 calls) Stage calls: 17th June 2021, 13:30 – 21:30 18th June 2021, 10:30 – 18:00 19th June 2021, 10:30 (General Rehearsal) Performances: 22, 26, 28, 30 June; 2, 13, 15, 17, 22, 31 July; 3, 5, 11, 13 August 2021, 19:30 24 July 2021, 12:30 Venue: Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House 1 Please find below a casting brief detailing the role requirements for the production – please submit accordingly. Audition Brief & Information DANCERS X 10 (FEMALE) – THURSDAY 13TH MAY 2021 Must have strong contemporary dance technique. Please note, successful auditionees must be comfortable wearing sheer, revealing costumes - please see below for example. ACTORS X 10 (MALE) – FRIDAY 14TH MAY 2021 To play various guard, prisoner and soldier characters. Must be 175cm 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 Sydney 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 Sydney-based for the duration of the contract. 2 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 (JPG or PNG format; file clearly labelled) SUBMISSIONS CLOSE 12PM (AEDT) MONDAY 10 MAY 2021 SUBMISSIONS FORM AIDA DANCERS SUBMISSIONS FORM 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: [email protected] 3 .