abun-DANCE

Westside Theater’s newest community production

We did a little show last season called 40 Over 40.
WE had fun and think Missoula did too!
So now we want to do it again, but with a twist!


And the twist is??…

All ages are welcome!

From teens to adults, if you’ve dreamed of being a part of a dance performance experience again or for the first time, we want YOU to be a part of this brand-new show!

We bring in the muscle (professional designers, choreographers, producers), and YOU get to dive in and enjoy the artistic experience of being in the rehearsal studio and performing on the Westside stage, all while sharing your love of dance with Missoula!

Abun-dance
casting call

January 29, 2025

round 1: 5:30-6:45pm
round 2: 7-8:15pm

at WESTSIDE THEATER

abunDANCE Performance dates:
May 14 - 18, 2025

All are welcome at one or both rounds of the casting calls! However, we will be organizing the “audition” into two rounds in order to get a feel for the different abilities of interested movers:

round 1: designed for the novice movers who want to take it a bit slower at the casting call

round 2: designed for dancers who are ready for a bit more of a challenge right away

Abun-dance Casting FAQ

  • It’s like any formal, performing arts audition, however we do not make any “cuts”! All interested movers and dancers who want to be part of the show are welcome!

    Our goal during the casting call is to get to know you a bit better as a mover.

    After the Casting Call, the abun-DANCE producers and choreographers will come together to find the BEST opportunities for you to shine on the Westside Stage.

  • Nope! Just be prepared to move! We recommend dance-able clothing (style is up to you).

    Joy French (Bare Bait Dance Director) will lead you through an abbreviated warm-up and then teach a short phrase so we can get a feel for the type of mover/dancer you are.

  • From the information you provide us on the Casting Form and us seeing you at the Casting Call, producers and choreographers will convene to find the piece (or pieces!) that best serve your goals, schedule, and interests.

  • We’ll be announcing those names soon! Can’t wait to share the exciting news!

  • Absolutely! Please tell us this on the Casting Form and we’ll do our absolute best to match your interests with the right abunDANCE performance opportunities.

    If we have any questions during the casting period, we’ll be in touch.

  • Yes. The participant fees go directly to paying the abunDANCE choreographers and designers, and to cover the cost of performance costumes (which you get to keep at the end of the production!).

    There are two options for participants:

    $250 = rehearsing and performing in 1 abunDANCE piece

    $350 = rehearsing and performing in 2 abunDANCE pieces

    Think of it like a multi-month workshop where you get to collaborate and immerse yourself in the beauty and pleasure of choreography and movement. Learning something new, brushing up on former skills, showing your talents… all while meeting other like-minded dance-enthusiasts!

  • If this fee is a barrier for your involvement in abunDANCE, please reach out to us directly to discuss other options: info@thewestsidetheater.com

  • Each abunDANCE dance piece will rehearse with their choreographer one time per week unless cancelation is needed due to outside conflicts (ex. the majority of the cast is gone for Spring Break).

    We found that some casts may like to meet more than once a week to review and brush up on choreography but it is not required!

    Rehearsals will begin the first and second weeks of February (subject to choreographer needs).

If you have any specific concerns, please reach out. We are happy to answer any/all questions!: info@thewestsidetheater.com