Must be an excellent dancer with strong contemporary and modern technique, comfortable with other styles as well. (D4 – A5) African American dancer who sings with high R&B belt or classic musical theater style vocal. All ethnicities and racial backgrounds welcome, artists of color are strongly encouraged to apply. Other styles like hip-hop, African, ballet, and stepping are also useful, knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) is a bonus. Seeking exceptional ability rooted in contemporary and modern technique. 20s – 40s, male- and female-presenting, all body types welcome. Should an artist be hired they will be required to join this union, if they are not already a member. Artists at Lyric Opera of Chicago are represented by the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA). Union and non-union dancers are welcome to apply. The rehearsal and performance period for The Factotum is Monday January 9 – Sunday February 12, 2023.Īrtists must have full-time availability and reside within 50 miles of the Chicagoland area. Weekly rates for solo dancers with Lyric Unlimited are subject to the collective bargaining agreement with the American Guild of Musical Artists and were set at $868.50/week in the 2021-22 season. The dancers are part of the fabric of the busy colorful neighborhood and their dancing has a language all its own: exuberant, energetic, and athletic. The piece was commissioned by Lyric and is to be directed by Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj, with choreography by Maleek Washington. Originally inspired by The Barber of Seville, the piece is set in a Black barbershop on the Chicago’s South Side and features a colorful cast of characters and a score that combines classical singing with gospel, funk, rap, hip-hop, R&B and classic barbershop quartet to create a one-of-a-kind “soul opera”. Lyric Opera of Chicago will hold auditions for DANCERS for the 2022-23 season production of the world premiere of THE FACTOTUM, a new opera by Will Liverman and DJ King Rico.
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