In the Waves, by artist Melissa McGill, is a series of live free public art performances activating the landscape and evoking the urgency of rising sea levels and a rapidly changing climate. The artist invites members of local communities to join the ensemble of this inclusive movement artwork and support the community through a shared meaningful experience about these environmental themes.
Be part of a community ensemble in this work’s creation under the guidance of the artist and Melanie George, producer and dramaturg and Davalois Fearon, choreographer. The project will take place at Rough Point in Newport, Rhode Island presented by Art & Newport, curated by Dodie Kazajian, with Newport Restoration Foundation’s initative Keeping History Above Water. For more about Artist Melissa McGill, click here.
OPEN CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS! YOU ARE INVITED!
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A TOTAL OF 100 COLLABORATORS
— ages 15 and older
— no experience necessary
— available for all performance and rehearsal dates
THE PERFORMANCES DATES
August 18 to 21 (Wednesday through Saturday)
August 24 to 28 (Tuesday through Saturday)
2:00pm—4:30pm
Rehearsal dates August 15, 16 and 17 from 1pm- 5pm
THE DETAILS
$15/hour for both performances and rehearsals.
We’ll also provide snacks and beverages.
Email inthewavesnewport@gmail.com with questions.
TO SIGN UP
For easy application click here.
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