Dance Auditions and Casting

The Planets: Gods of the Cosmos
Composed by Gustav Holst
Choreographed by Marc Holland

Composer Gustav Holst’s celebrated suite The Planets consists of seven evocative pieces, each inspired by the unique character, personality, and purpose of a planet within our solar system. This work has captivated audiences through music. We will reimagine it through the art of dance in the form of a full-length contemporary ballet.

This ballet will explore the universe as a living, breathing entity, with dancers embodying stars, planets, and celestial forces. The choreography will highlight the endless rotation and interconnectedness of life in the cosmos, creating a dynamic vision of movement that mirrors the harmony and tension of the universe itself.

REHEARSALS: September through April, Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm, Saturdays 10-2pm (times to be confirmed)

TECH: April 3-8, 2027

SHOWS: April 9-11, 2027

Please note: you cannot miss any tech rehearsals. 

CASTING NOTE: This production is open to all students at RIT of any size, race, and ethnicity. Although the gender of the characters cannot be altered, auditions and casting are open to all students, staff, and faculty regardless of gender identity.

If you have questions, please email Marc, mehnpa@rit.edu.