Opera Lab Berlin is seeking a skilled pianist with a strong movement or dance practice to join the upcoming production It’s Gonna Rain, premiering November 2026 at English Theatre Berlin.

This role brings together instrumental performance and physical presence, working closely with the artistic team to develop a form of music theatre in which musical processes are embodied through movement, voice, and spatial staging.

About the project

It’s Going to Rain reimagines early works by Steve Reich—Come Out, Piano Phase, and It’s Gonna Rain—as instrumental music theatre.

Rather than presenting these pieces in their original format, the production explores their theatrical potential through gesture, movement, and performative presence.
Repetition and phasing function as both musical and dramaturgical structures—shaping tension, interaction, and perception on stage.

What you’ll do

• Perform as a pianist within a staged, movement-based performance
• Collaborate in the development of movement material and scenic composition
• Integrate precise musical execution with choreographed and task-based movement
• Work closely with the artistic team in a collaborative rehearsal process
• Contribute to a performance language where the musician is a fully embodied performer

You are:

• A highly proficient pianist
• Experienced in dance, physical theatre, or choreographic practice
• Comfortable combining instrumental performance with full-body movement
• Open to process-driven, interdisciplinary creation
• Reliable, communicative, and interested in collaborative work
• Based in (or able to be in) Berlin for rehearsals and performances

Logistics & availability

• Rehearsals: Autumn 2026 (exact schedule TBC)
• Performances: November 2026
• Location: English Theatre Berlin
• Compensation: Provided upon request
• Language: Working language English
• Access: Please let us know any access needs in advance; we will adapt where possible

How to apply

Send to operalabberlin@gmail.com
Subject: Pianist / Performer – It’s Gonna Rain – [Your Name]

Please include:

• Short note (max 200 words) on your interest and relevant experience
• CV (PDF)
• If available, Video material (piano + movement)
• Your availability for Autumn 2026
• Any access needs we should be aware of

Deadline: 15.04.2026

Contact for questions: operalabberlin@gmail.com