The dance ensemble at Stadttheater Gießen is looking for two professional male presenting/identifying dance/ physical theatre artists to join the ensemble full-time from the upcoming season 2025/26
Where: Giessen, Germany
When: Season 2025/2026
Deadline for applications: 24th January 2025
We are looking for:
• Highly skilled dance/physical theatre artists with a solid movement and performance practice and/ or extensive experience/ training in contemporary dance or physical theatre
• Proficiency in contemporary dance techniques and willingness to explore a variety of movement qualities
• Versatility in working with different styles, contexts, and performance spaces
• Experience in multiple types of performance and acting as well as using voice and text on stage
• A profound interest in research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and collective creation processes
• A background and interest in developing and creating movement & performance material
• Strong communication skills and a sensitivity towards the needs of others
• Willingness to participate in the outreach programme
• English speaking and writing skills
We actively welcome applications from all people regardless of cultural and social background. We embrace all ages, body shapes, races, religions, (dis)abilities, and sexual orientations.
The dance ensemble of Stadttheater Gießen’s works reimagines the potential the cross-genre of dance and physical theatre has to offer. Constantin Hochkeppel (artistic director) has a strong interest in producing meaningful work on culturally relevant topics using choreographic and theatrical tools. Together with guest choreographers, the company creates around 4 pieces per season, occasionally collaborating with other departments of the theatre (drama, young theatre, or music theatre).
Please note: Applicants must be legally allowed to work in the EU to be considered (e.g. EU citizens, permanent residents or holders of a work visa). We are unable to sponsor visas for foreign workers.
Employment is based on a 2-year-contract beginning end of August/beginning of September 2025; A separate contract will be issued for potential pre-rehearsals this season. Employment is subject to the collective agreement provisions of the NV-Bühne Solo.
How to apply:
To apply, please fill out the following application form: https://stadttheater-giessen.de/audition
We aim to invite a small group of applicants. All applicants will be notified by 3rd February 2025.
Audition
• When: 3rd & 4th March 2025
• Where: dance studio of Tanzensemble Gießen (Bahnhofstraße 9, 35390 Gießen)
• By invitation only; a detailed schedule will be sent with the invitation
Costs for participants:
Unfortunately, we cannot reimburse travel expenses and accommodation for the audition.
Contact details:
If you have any questions, please contact us through audition@stadttheater-giessen.de.
For further information, please visit https://stadttheater-giessen.de/de/kalender/tanz/
For more dance AUDITIONS, visit https://dancingopportunities.com/category/auditions/
