Brutus, devised from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, created and directed by Rebecca Wickert and Ella Eastman-Kiesow, with choreography by Nakeema King, is a multidisciplinary performance of theater arts and dance performing at Theatre in the Round during the 30th Annual Minnesota Fringe Festival.
Awaken in the depths of a tormented mind and follow the quest of a young, passionate, tragic hero as they navigate political and social influences in their own nightmare. Through the story of Caesar’s brutal murder and the fallout afterwards, from the perspective of Shakespeare’s tragic hero, Brutus, we will explore gender oppression, madness, and moral dilemma. How is radical protest justified? Is good and evil black and white? How do the systems in place contribute to hysteria?
With elements of modern dance and alternative rock music to guide the way, Brutus learns the power of manipulation, violence, and hysteria in a world of corrupted politics and power. The addition of dance and surrealist horror will give the show a captivating, nightmarish tone, while exploring horrifyingly real emotions. Through Shakespeare’s text and the additions of modern dance and theater, we hope to shine a new light on this classic play.
We are working with a condensed script, but this group will devise movement and language throughout the rehearsal process to tell specific stories. This piece will be a collaboration of many disciplines and artists; experience with dance, music, physical acting, and/or stage combat is encouraged, but absolutely not required! Performing artists will receive a small stipend for their work.
Please bring a printed head shot and resume to auditions.
Dancers Audition: Friday, May 26 at 10:00am
Actors Audition: Friday, May 26 from 7:00-9:00pm
Must be 18 or older to audition. You may sign up for both an acting and a dance audition if you wish.
Rehearsals
Monday through Thursday, June 5-29, 7:00-10:00pm
Monday through Thursday, July 10-31, 7:00-10:00pm
Saturdays, July 10-31, 11:00am-2:00pm
Technical Rehearsal: TBA
Performances
August 5 at 2:30pm
August 6 at 10:00pm
August 7 at 8:30pm
August 10 at 5:30pm
August 13 at 7:00pm