auditions for multi-hyphenate artists

AUDITIONS | spring 2026

 
 

SUBMISSION CLOSES: FEB 28

movement. character. presence

Alternative Synergy is holding its first audition for multi-hyphenate artists working across movement, acting, and embodied storytelling.

Our work centers movement as the primary language and treats character as something lived in the body — not performed on top of it.

This audition is evaluative, not instructional.

Artists are not expected to be familiar with our method.


This audition is for artists who:

  • identify as dancers, actors, or both

  • are interested in embodied character work

  • are curious about integrating movement, text, and presence

  • want to be part of a company building narrative-driven performance

  • Artists submit through Backstage.

    Selected artists will be invited to the in-person audition.

  • The audition focuses exclusively on movement.

    We observe:

    • physical adaptability

    • musicality

    • presence

    • how artists respond to unfamiliar structure

    The method is not taught during auditions.

  • A smaller group will be invited to callbacks exploring integration with text and voice.

    Callbacks are not a casting promise — they are part of an extended evaluation process.

IMPORTANT TO KNOW

  • Auditions are free

  • No prepared material is required

  • This audition does not guarantee hiring

  • Artists are evaluated for future consideration, including 2026 projects

We aim to provide at least two week’s notice for callbacks in recognition of artists’ work schedules.

TRAINING & WORKSHOPS

Alternative Synergy’s training method is not taught in auditions.

For artists interested in understanding the structure and language encountered in the audition, we offer open workshops following the audition cycle.

Workshops are:

  • open to all artists (audition not required)

  • optional

  • separate from casting decisions

Upcoming workshops

ASTC Method: Movement, Meaning & Embodied Character

A movement-based workshop focused on building character through physical language and narrative structure.

Movement for Actors: Embodying Character Through the Body

A workshop for actors and multi-hyphenates exploring how movement informs text, intention, and presence.

Each workshop is 2 hours · $45

Artists may register for both workshops at a bundled rate of $80.

OUR APPROACH

Alternative Synergy’s process values:

  • clarity over confusion

  • access without extraction

  • rigor without intimidation

  • training without hierarchy

Auditions observe readiness.

Workshops teach the method.

NEXT STEPS

  • Submit through Backstage

  • Attend the in-person audition (by invitation)

  • Join a workshop to deepen your understanding of the work


submit on backstage