work as a stilt walker at Hochkant

Hochkant is growing and, with over 60 costumes, some of which are programmed with light, is one of the most renowned German stilt groups (also abroad), which is why we are always looking for people who...

• Have an interest in stilt walking and ideally experience in dance, acting and/or performance or are open and relaxed about it.
• have an open charisma and enjoy playing and being in contact with people.
• are willing to perform at national (all over Germany) and sometimes international events (flying and sleeping in a double room should be okay).
• Have time for at least 10 performances a year (usually April-December). More is welcome.
• are over 18 years old and will live in the Hildesheim area for at least the next 2 years.
• Be flexible and set aside at least 2 hours or rarely longer 1-3 times a month for costume construction/repairs/training/rehearsals/research/advertising etc., ideally have some experience in this and, above all, be motivated to do so. Because high-impact work is not encouraged. We do everything ourselves.
• responsible and reliable. Although stilt walking is a wonderful thing, it is also a paid activity and therefore also independent work.

You get…

• a remuneration and usually also meals at the venue and of course the travel expenses from Hildesheim
• Stilts provided free of charge (for maintenance).
• a free introduction to stilt walking, sewing, soldering etc., training, insights into various techniques.
• would like to be involved in creative processes such as costume and show development.
• For (foreign) trips, additional flights and all transfers, food, accommodation, nice encounters with international artists, participation in beautiful and interesting festivals, usually more sun, a look at other countries and fun in a group...

It would be wonderful if you even...

• You can and would drive a car, even better if you are over 25 years old for our bus and, best of all, you have your own car.
• you could contribute your own great knowledge and skills.
• be as flexible as possible with your time, especially Fri-Sun

... but it's not a must 🙂

We are also looking for 1-2 people who will take on a certain number of appearances and hours for a fixed monthly fee (approx. May-December).