Land of The Sweets: The Burlesque Nutcracker Seeks Swing Host
Verlaine and McCann Present
Artistic
About the project and the company
Land of The Sweets: The Burlesque Nutcracker is in its 18th season at The Triple Door in Seattle. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment and encourage individuals with various backgrounds to apply for this role. We warmly welcome applications from adult humans of all ages, sizes, genders and ethnic backgrounds. Our aim is to embody the spirit of “Peace, Love and Glamour” and would love to have as many types of humans echoing this statement as possible, please consider joining us.
Job Description
Verlaine and McCann Present Land Of The Sweets: The Burlesque Nutcracker 2023 Call for Mxtr/Mistress/Master of Ceremonies Swing Producers of “Spectacles of Ecdysiastic Pageantry” Lily Verlaine and Jasper McCann are casting a swing/understudy host for their 2023 season of Land of The Sweets: The Burlesque Nutcracker. (Rehearsals November 3-November 30 Performances December 1-28) https://www.landofthesweets.com/ Land of The Sweets includes elements of burlesque, ballet, musical theater, and vaudeville. We seek an experienced host to cover Friday and Saturday shows as the personality who introduces acts, warms the audience, maintains audience enthusiasm and sings holiday-themed songs. Some dancing is required. This is a scripted role with some improvisation built in. This is a paid, contract employment opportunity. Show pay will be $200 per show if performed, plus rehearsal stipend and audience gratuities. To apply: Submit headshot, vaccination card, resume and video that highlights hosting, movement, acting and singing abilities to peaceloveglamouronstage@gmail.com by 9pm Friday October 6.
Required Qualifications
The production seeks to employ persons with strong dance and theater backgrounds. We welcome hosts well-versed in musical theater. Persons who have experience hosting burlesque or drag shows are encouraged to apply.
Additional information
Preferred method of submission
Pay Rate
$500 stipend to learn material and attend rehearsals, $200 per performance if called to perform.
Audition location
Seattle WA
Submission instructions
Submit performance reel headshot, vaccination card, and resume to peaceloveglamouronstage@gmail.com by Friday October 6.
Employement type
Seasonal