PICA is seeking expressions of interest from 15 people (13 female-identifying and 2 male-identifying) with a movement practice to perform at PICA in February 2024.

We welcome performers of various backgrounds: dance, theatre, music, visual art, performance, martial arts, voice work, traditional/folk dance, circus, urban dance, etc., and anyone comfortable and keen to work with physical movement and their voice in a frontal/performative context and as part of a group.

Basic movement coordination is essential, as is the pleasure of being on stage. A diverse age spectrum is welcome. 

Important Information

Rehearsal Dates

Dates: Wednesday 1–7 February 2024 (seven days, including the weekend)
Time: 10am–5pm (one hour lunch break)

Performers will be taught over seven days onsite at PICA with Movement Director, Nefeli Skarmea

Performance Dates

Thursday 8 February, 6pm 
Saturday 10 February, 10am 
Saturday 10 February, 4:30pm

Performers need to be available for the full rehearsal and performance period (51 hours total).

Role: 30-minute performance
Fee: $33.78p/h plus superannuation

To Apply

Please send your CV and 1–3 links to online videos of your movement practice, dancing or improvising to PICA at hannah.mathews@pica.org.au by Monday 16 October.

Short-listed applicants will be asked to undertake an online audition based on a 30-minute one-on-one video call with Movement Director, Nefeli Skarmea. During the online audition, Skarmea will provide more information about the work, ask about your background and practice and the video material you have shared before the audition.

The following times are available for the online auditions:

Friday 20 October, 2–6pm
Saturday 21 October, 2–6pm
Sunday 22 October, 2–6pm
Monday 23 October, 2–6pm

Image: Renée Newman and Ella Hetherington, Catastrophes, 2023, Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts, photo: Aaron Claringbold