OPERA PHILADELPHIA  is looking for experienced contemporary dancers who can sing for roles in its 2017/18 season production of We Shall Not Be Moved, directed by Bill T. Jones. Production would start rehearsals in late August of 2017, with performances in late September 2017.

Must have strong urban dance experience (hip-hop, breakdance, steppin’, vogue-ing, Flexn…). Contemporary modern dance training a plus. Should be creative and work well in a group. Operatic training not required, but we are looking for dancers who can also sing (vernacular, R&B, pop or legit Broadway experience). All ethnicities are welcome. Ages 16 to 30. Looking to cast 2 males and one female.

Date: Tuesday, October 11th

Time: Check-in begins at 12:45pm, and open audition begins at 1:15pm.

Location: Innovation Studios at the Kimmel Center (Intersection of Broad Street and Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102). Please enter through the front doors and use the elevator to go downstairs to Innovation Studios. There will be a check-in table outside of the studio - please bring a copy of your resume and headshot.

Audition Format: The group will begin by learning some movement in the style of the piece, then smaller groups will be called in for the dance audition. Once all dancers are seen, we will call back select individuals for a vocal audition immediately following. Please be prepared with 16 bars of a song of your choice. If you require accompaniment, bring sheet music for the pianist.