05/21/2024
Cool opportunity!
FLOAT AWAY AND JOIN THE CIRCUS!
We are looking for a performer or two to join us on the last section of our tour from Evansville, IN to Paducah, KY from Sept 23-30. And we are also possibly looking for one cast member who can join for our WHOLE tour from Pittsburgh to Paducah (August 9 to Sept 30, including rehearsals.)
Flotsam is a troupe that performs on a makeshift wooden pontoon boat for audiences gathered on the shore. We've been active since 2019 and just completed our biggest trip down the Mississippi last summer. For 2024 we'll be traveling on the Ohio River from Pittsburgh to Paducah. We're looking for someone with strong circus skills and a background in clowning or theater. We're already pretty heavy on aerialists. Some possible skills that could be fun to incorporate could be contortion, foot juggling, object manipulation, sword swallowing, or really any crazy skill that could be cool on a boat! Musical skills and experience with carpentry or boats are all plusses. BIPOC and/or LGBTQ performers are especially encouraged to reach out.
You can get a sense of the project here:
http://www.rivercircus.com/gallery.html
It isn't the cushiest gig - we travel, cook and live on the boat and in a converted school bus. Historically, pay has been about $250 per show, and we perform most days. Overall, it's a pretty magical project with a pretty terrific crew - and floating down the river and being welcomed by so many different towns is kind of the best thing ever.
Please contact us at: [email protected] with the subject “Flotsam Crew Call”
Include a short description of your skills and experience, a link to video showing your work, and your availability.
We’re hoping to make the decision soon (by the end of May at least) - so please reach out ASAP. Depending on response, we might not be able to get back to everyone - but we’ll try!
Everyone else - please share, and forward to anyone who you think may be a good fit.
Thank you!!
