Wired Aerial Theatre seeks dynamic and charismatic performers with diverse physical skills for the 2025 restaging of Der Freischutz at Bregenz Opera Festival in Austria. This large-scale outdoor production on Lake Constance requires a high level of professionalism, commitment, and teamwork. Directed by Phillipp Stolzl, with Wired directing all artistic and technical aspects of the stunts, and our Artistic Director, Wendy Hesketh-Ogilvie as Movement Director for the production.
Comfortable swimming and working in water (fully clothed, with mask & wig, holding breath).
Ability to learn and perform choreography as specific characters within ensemble scenes.
Experience in outdoor performance beneficial, but not essential.
9-week commitment in Austria.
Performance on a floating stage to 7000 people nightly.
Rehearsals and shows occur in varied weather conditions.
Wired values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds, particularly those from the Global Majority and underrepresented groups.
If you possess the required skills and are seeking an exciting challenge, apply now!
Seeking: 5 Male & 2 Female identifying stunt performers (2 of each are swings). We are also looking to engage up to 2 interns to perform with us this summer – new graduates or students about to graduate.
Auditions: Will include wearing costume/mask/wig elements, rollerblades if appropriate.
Skilled movement & character portrayal through body language (physical performers, dancers, actors)
Group work experience
Harness work if appropriate to role
Breathing device use & underwater swimming (with assistance), if appropriate to role
Water fight choreography if appropriate to role.