2023 Eleusis European Capital of Culture & Romeo Castellucci are looking for 8 female dancers, 8 female extras and 4 musicians for the new production Mystery 11 Ma, that will take place in the archaeological site of Eleusina in September 2023.
Deadline March 10th, at 23.00 (GMT +2).
Brief description
Modern Eleusis. A city with thirty thousand inhabitants, surrounded by cement factories and oil refineries. This is where the most ancient remains of the Eleusinian Mysteries are buried, majestic manifestations designed to explain and celebrate life, as it is born and as it dies, and to ask for a blessing from Mother Earth: Demeter. This is where the observation of the world and time found its matrix. And this is where the Greek spirit invented a system of references, tests and measurements to bring order into the cosmos and the world. Here, the sun beats strongly from high in the sky and cannot but generate pitch black shadows. Here, a ritual was brought into being, made up of silent visions, far deeper than any of the words that would later serve to organise myth. Here, Demeter, the mother, demanded that her daughter return from the dead. Here, the impossible was attempted: an experience of death while remaining alive.
Direction Romeo Castellucci
Original Music Demetrio Castellucci
Choreography Gloria Dorliguzzo
Participation Requirements
For all categories
-Only Applications from people who reside in Greece will be evaluated. We strongly encourage residents of Elefsina and the surrounding area to apply.
-Artists must be at least 18 years of age.
-The performance may contain scenes of nudity. In case of participation, all interested parties declare in writing that they have received prior knowledge.
-All women applying for dancers and extras should be between 1.65 and 1.75 in height.
-The participation of female dancers and supporting performers may include nudity.
Dancers
All women with a height between 165 and 175 cm. Dancers are required to have a great sense of rhythm and vocal intonation, (performers over 50 are very welcome). The work with the body will be intense: strong and trained bodies are required.
Extras
All women with a height between 165 and 175 cm, with a great sense of rhythm and vocal intonation.
Women in their 80s with a great sense of rhythm and intonation are very much welcome.
Musicians
Men or women, no height range.
Required Musicians and instruments:
1 bass drum player (percussionist),
1 bass trombone player
1 clarinet player
1 tuba player
Musicians are required to have a good level of preparation and, if needed, the flexibility to adjust and correct the musical score during the rehearsals, following instructions by the director. Musicians will play hidden from the audience, around the archeological site, so the ability to have changes of positions during the show is required, as well as probable changes of positions while playing the instruments (walking).
Minimal experimental classical music, intertwined with the choreography and actors, will be performed.
HOW TO APPLY
Please complete the submission form, selecting the category of artist in which you wish to apply.
Depending on the category for which you are applying, you will need to provide the following:
Dancers:
• a full-length photo
• your CV
• 2 links (Vimeo/YouTube not WeTransfer) respectively of:
1) choreography by Gloria Dorliguzzo has to be prepared and then presented by a short video.
Your task will be to perform the same video choreography in different directions considering a circle. https://drive.google.com/file/
2) a max 3 min video of improv on a slumber and sleep dance, singing a lullaby or a song from your memory.
After receiving your application, we might contact you for further details (e.g. full measurements), as costumes shows and all accessories will be provided by the Company.
For any clarifications needed during the pre-selection phase, please contact: ma.castellucci2023@gmail.com
For any communication make sure to include the word Dancer and full name on the email subject line (example: Dancer_Maria_Papadopoulou)
Extras:
• a full length photo
• a max 3 min video of improv on a slumber and sleep dance, singing a lullaby or a song from your memory.
After receiving your application, we might contact you for further details (e.g. full measurements), as costumes shows and all accessories will be provided by the Company.
For any clarifications needed during the pre-selection phase, please contact: ma.castellucci2023@gmail.com
For any communication make sure to include the word Extra and full name on the email subject line (example: Extra_Maria_Papadopoulou)
Musicians:
Instruments: 1 bass drum player (percussionist), 1 bass trombone, 1 clarinet, 1 tuba player
• your CV
• for the wind instruments: a max 3 min recording of music playing a slow lullaby with long sustained notes.
• for the percussionist: a piece of your choosing.
For any clarifications needed during the pre-selection phase, please contact: ma.castellucci2023@gmail.com
For any communication make sure to include the word Musician and full name on the email subject line (example: Musician_Maria_Papadopoulou)
DEADLINE
Applications must be sent no later than March 10th, 23:00 (GMT+2)
PRE-SELECTION
A first pre-selection will be made remotely:
>Dancers and Extras by Gloria Dorliguzzo (the choreographer) on the basis of the materials sent by each candidate.
> Musicians by Demetrio Castellucci on the basis of the received materials
FINAL SELECTION
Final selection of Dancers, Extras and Musicians will take place in Eleusis in June 2023 by choreographer Gloria Dorliguzzo and music creator Demetrio Castellucci.
FEE
All selected participants (dancers, extras and musicians) will receive a fee for participating in the project.
