Area residents are invited to an open casting call at 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 20, for "Bolero Akron," a new dance work celebrating the energy and excitement of the Akron community.
No dance experience is required, but enthusiasm for Akron is. Reservations for the casting call are optional but encouraged. Contact 330-972-7948 or boleroakron@gmail.com for information and to make reservations.
Nationally renowned choreographer Larry Keigwin of Keigwin + Company is seeking to cast 50-100 community members for the world premiere performance of "Bolero Akron" on Saturday, Oct. 2, at The University of Akron’s E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall.
Cast members will each receive two free tickets to the performance, plus discounts for additional tickets. In addition to "Bolero Akron," Keigwin + Company will perform some of its most popular pieces on Oct. 2.
The open casting call begins at 5 p.m. on Sept. 20 in the Center for Dance and Theatre at Guzzetta Hall, 139 E. Buchtel Ave., at The University of Akron. Dress in comfortable clothes suitable for movement. Rehearsals for "Bolero Akron" will take place during several evenings and during the day of the performance.
A hot newcomer to the New York modern dance scene, Keigwin creates provocative, witty and engaging dances with highly theatrical flair. The University of Akron’s Dance Program and Thomas Hall are partnering with DANCECleveland to create and premiere Bolero Akron.
Media contact: Cyndee Snider, 330-972-5196 or cyndee@uakron.edu.