Company Dancer
Attack Theatre seeks one male identifying company member for a 28 - 36 week full-time contract for the 2024 - 2025 season beginning September 9, 2024, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Company members are part of a small ensemble of movers, collaborators, creators, educators, learners, and curious thinkers. Attack Theatre is seeking compelling dance artists with strong technique, the desire to collaborate within the creative process, the flexibility to work in a variety of performance styles and venues, experience and interest in education and community environments, and the desire to engage authentically as part of a cohesive ensemble and as an expressive soloist.
Attack Theatre seeks dance artists who possess a ravenous curiosity for movement and the creative process. Company members are expected to improvise and work with props and objects in creative play and performance settings. Dancers will share their own weight and support the weight of others in close physical contact. Company members are key participants in the development and sharing of new forms of artistic inquiry and audience engagement.
Attack Theatre is a company deeply committed to creative learning programs rooted in reflection, investigation, and imagination. Company members must be comfortable teaching and engaging in school and diverse learning environments. Individual support and training in Attack Theatre teaching pedagogy will be provided.
The company schedule is a full-time commitment Monday-Friday. Some early morning, evening, and occasional weekend commitments are a requirement of the position. Any candidate offered a position will be required to present proof of Covid-19 vaccination and must be able to pass Act 151 (Child Abuse History), Act 34 (Criminal Record Check) and Act 114 (FBI Federal Criminal History). All artists applying must be either citizens of the US or have valid working visas.
Attack Theatre strives to hire and support company members who reflect and represent the diversity of the communities, students, and audiences we serve. We seek artists, collaborators, and partners who bring diverse voices, identities, and lived experiences to the company and the work. Black, Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQIA+ dance artists are encouraged to apply
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Weekly salary ranges from $475 to $600.
Attack Theatre provides a benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance plans, a 401(k) plan with employer match, and paid holidays. Attack Theatre supports mentorship and other opportunities for the growth and professional development of all its artists and employees.
VIRTUAL AUDITION DATES:
April 15, 2024 – Virtual submission open
May 17, 2024 – Virtual submission deadline
May 20, 2024 - Applicants are notified whether they are invited to the callback
June 1 - 2, 2024 - In-person callbacks (Pittsburgh, PA)
September 9, 2024 - Start date (possible summer opportunities)
INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUDITION REGISTRATION:
Visit https://www.attacktheatre.com/employment/#dancer
to register.