AGILE RASCAL BIKE THEATRE
"MIDDLE TWILIGHT"
PHILADELPHIA 2027
AUDITIONS FOR AGILE RASCAL BIKE THEATRE’S NEW PROJECT
SAT, JUNE 26th & SUN, 27th
Calling all performers, artists, puppeteers, physical theater makers, movement people, and people who love bikes!
Agile Rascal—the bike theatre company that brought you GHOST RIDE (2024)—is casting for our next Play-on-Bikes.
with generous support from:
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Working Title: Middle Twilight
Premiere: May 2027
Location: Schuylkill River Trail (Philadelphia)
Middle Twilight is a new, site-specific performance staged along a 2.5-mile stretch of the Schuylkill River Path—from Schuylkill River Park, across the soon-to-open swing bridge, and ending at Bartram’s Garden.
The piece follows a nomad and their pet cat traveling through a near-future Philadelphia landscape on a Rube Goldberg–like bike caravan. The piece will be devised collaboratively by the ensemble over the next year. (“Devised” means the play is not pre-written—the cast creates the story, characters, and performance together.)
Led by:
Dara Silverman (Writer/Director)
Alexis Howland (Lead Ensemble Member)
COMPENSATION
This is a paid position.
Collaborators will receive:
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$35/hour for rehearsals & development (approx. 75–100 hours)
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$35/hour for performances (approx. 52 hours)
Estimated total compensation: $4,445–$5,600, depending on involvement.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We’re looking for 1–2 additional imaginative, collaborative people who want to create as much as perform. We are especially interested in:
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Physical theater & movement artists
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Puppeteers
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Devisers / creators / writers
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Cyclists (or bike-curious performers)
Queer and BIPOC artists are warmly encouraged to apply.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Ability to travel up to 5 miles on a bicycle or other micromobility device (rollerblades, roller skates, skateboard, etc.)
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Comfort moving in varied weather conditions
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Interest in (or willingness to learn) hauling heavy objects by bike
No riding is required at the audition, though performers will need to travel the performance route as part of the production process.
No bike? No problem. If bike access is a barrier, please still sign up—we’ll work it out for the right performer.
REHEARSAL & TIMELINE
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Development begins in July (once weekly, based on availability)
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No rehearsals in August
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Process ramps up over time based on ensemble availability
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April: Intensive rehearsal period
May 2027: Performances (Thursday–Sunday schedule)
AUDITION INFORMATION
Date: Saturday, June 27th or Sunday, June 28th
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
(Potential Call Back Date: Wednesday, July 1st, 6pm-9pm)
Location: The Park below the University Avenue Bridge, across from the Pennovation Center https://maps.app.goo.gl/YAHKBics1kEDg35V6
(Rain location will be shared if needed)
Auditions will be held in a workshop format. Performers will be asked to generate material collaboratively. We’re looking for people who are not only dynamic performers, but also imaginative creators.
No riding is required at the audition, however biking will be required for the performance. Performers are welcome to arrive at auditions however they choose, though biking is encouraged.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for an audition, please fill out this form by June 5th: Agile Rascal Audition Application Form
We hope to meet as many interested people as possible. Depending on the number of submissions, we may not be able to invite everyone to audition.
Even for people who are not ultimately cast, there may be other opportunities to participate in or support the project as it develops. Part of this process is simply connecting with more bike/art/theater people in the community, and we’d love to meet you.
Invitations to audition will be sent by June 13th.