Prism Movement Theater

Circe: The Song of Benedito
Directed by Iv Amenti and Jonah Gutierrez

NON-Equity

Circe: The Song of Benedito tells the tale of Benedito, an enslaved African brought into the fields of Brazil. In his journey of survival, he discovers the war strategies of the local indigenous people that inevitably become known as Capoeira, the Afro-Brazilian martial art of dance and war.

This will be a collaboration with Os Malandros de Mestre Touro. They were founded by Mestre Preto Velho as a means to empower his community through the art of Capoeira. More than just a means of self-defense, it is a method of cultural connection. The local Dallas chapter has been holding classes in the metroplex since 1997 and is open to everyone interested in growing in the art of Capoeira.

Roles Available

Important note: All body types welcome. We are looking for performers who are comfortable with performance-length, high-intensity cardio movement. This production relies almost entirely on dance and martial arts. ARTISTS DO NOT NEED ANY PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WITH CAPOEIRA. We will be providing free training for our artists and love providing artists with new skills..

Artists must be 18+ or 15+ with parental consent

Angolan Capoeistas Ensemble
We are looking for 3-4 black artists. A background in Capoeria is not required, but strong familiarity with dance, martial arts, or other movement styles will be very helpful.

Circe

Black or mixed. Character is female-presenting. Aged 20-25 but plays younger. A background in Capoeria is not required, but strong familiarity with dance, martial arts, or other movement styles will be very helpful.

Arsenio
White or Mixed. Character is Male-Presenting, 30 to 50. Slave master. No Capoeria, but the role will be dance, movement, and acting heavy with minimal dialogue.

Viola
White or Mixed . Character is Female-Presenting, Aged 20-25 but plays younger. No Capoeria, but the role will be dance, movement, and acting heavy with minimal dialogue.