CALL OUT FOR DANCERS/ACTORS for ‘THE SNOWY DAY’

Can’t Sit Still is looking for two male presenting dancers/actors from the Global Majority for ‘The Snowy Day’, a co-production with Polka Theatre in Wimbledon, this Christmas.

‘The Snowy Day’ is an award winning book by American author Ezra Jack Keats which tells the gentle story of Peter, who wakes up one morning to find his New York neighbourhood covered in snow. It will be brought to life as a one person dance show for 1-4 year olds and their grown ups. It will play a two month run at Polka Theatre from December-January 2025, before touring to libraries and small scale studio theatres in February 2025.

Both performers will both be employed on a full time contract, sharing the role of Peter and understudying for each either in the event of illness. 

The show will be directed by Can’t Sit Still’s Artistic Director Cat Boot, with original music by singer/songwriter Rob.Green and choreography by Laila Diallo.

Dates

• Research and development: 25-27 September 2024

• Rehearsals: 1-4, 13-15 & 25-27 November 2024

• Tech rehearsals: 2, 4-5 December 2024

• Performances at Polka Theatre, Wimbledon: 6 December 2024 -2 February 2025 (Mondays and Tuesday off)

• Small scale theatre and library tour: 3 February - 2 March 2025

Applicants must be available for ALL of the dates.

Who we’re looking for:

We want to meet fabulous dancers with brilliant acting skills, or actors who have a strong movement/dance background. You should be playful, energetic and visually able to portray the character of Peter, a young African American boy.

We are interested in any and all dance and movement languages - from ballet to breakdance and everything in between.

You must have excellent devising and improvisation skills and an interest in making and performing work for very
young audiences. 

You should be comfortable performing in close proximity
to your audience, or curious about finding out more about
this experience if you haven’t done it before.

Above all, we want to work with collaborative team players who are hard working, friendly and positive people.

You must be London based, or willing to relocate to London, for this contract. Travel and an ‘Away From Home’ allowance will be paid for any rehearsals or performances happening outside of London. All performers must have the right to work in the UK.

Fees

• Our rates of pay are £616 per week, plus holiday pay. 

• Our ‘Away From Home’ allowance is £375 per week when working outside of London. 

• The R&D is paid at our freelance rate of £172 per day, plus £300 Away from Home allowance and up to £50 for travel.