Audition Call


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.

Pre-rehearsals in June & July 2025 are possible.

 

Audition


When: 3rd March & 4th March 2025

Where: dance studio of Tanzensemble Gießen (Bahnhofstraße 9, 35390 Gießen)

Application Deadline: 24th January 2025

By invitation only; a detailed schedule will be sent with the invitation. We aim to invite a small group of applicants. All applicants will be notified by 3rd February 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.

To apply, please fill out the application form.

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).

Our artistic practice and team thrive on bringing together a diversity of people and opinions and we aim to make space for a plurality of human experiences. We strive for a collaborative, inclusive, and open ensemble culture that supports its artists’ ideas, needs, and interests. More on our work can be found here.

If you have any questions, please contact us through audition@stadttheater-giessen.de.

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Please note:

Unfortunately, we cannot reimburse travel expenses and accommodation for the audition.

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.

Applicant information

Please start with the country code, e.g. Germany: +49 123456789

Uploads / Photos

Please upload your CV in .pdf format (max. 2 pages, max. 5 MB).
Please upload a headshot photo in .jpg or .png format (max. 5 MB).
Please upload a full body shot (max. 5 MB, .jpg, .png, .gif).
If an upload isn't possible for technical reasons, please use WeTransfer to send your CV and photos to audition@stadttheater-giessen.de

Videos

Please add a link to your latest show reel (vimeo or YouTube). If a password is required for video link 1, please state below.

Please add a link to a video that shows you improvising (length: 1-2 min). If a password is required for video link 2, please state below.

Final questions

Are you allowed to work in the EU? *
Are you available to attend the audition on both 3rd & 4th March 2025? *
Are you available from 1st June 2025? *
Please share your interest in working with us.
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The dance studio is wheelchair accessible; please mention any further accessibility needs here.

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