WOW - World of WearableArt

There is no need to apply, just turn up on the day of the audition.

Yes.

Yes, but you must be able to commit to living in Wellington for our full rehearsal and show period. No accommodation is provided.

• You do not need any previous experience in modelling
• Model/performer age requirement is 16 years and over
• Minimum height: For Models identifying as Female – 170cm | For Models identifying as Male – 178cm. Those identifying as non-binary must meet one of these criteria
• You must be able to commit to ALL rehearsals
• Be confident in front of large groups of people, performing in front of television cameras and photographers
• Able to take instruction from choreographers, directors, and photographers
• Dance experience is an advantage but not essential
• The number of models/performers changes each year depending on the amount of garment entries received and the show requirements

• Those auditioning for a Female Model/performer role need to bring high heels and flat shoes
• If you have long hair it must be pulled back off your face
• Models/performers will learn a short dance routine and perform this as part of a large and small group
• It will be an advantage if you feel confident performing and understand the basics of rhythm

All specific dance roles have now been filled, but dancers will be cast as models/performers, so we encourage you to attend the model/performer audition.

If you are selected in the May audition you will then be invited to the second round of auditions held in July. In this round of auditions, we also invite past WOW models to audition.

At the end of the July audition, we will select a smaller group of models to stay and participate in a workshop. The final selected group of models will be asked to attend fittings in August. It is likely all models who attend the fittings will be allocated garments, but we cannot guarantee this.

Yes, this is a paid role. Payment level is determined through a tiered structure. The tiers are based on the following mix of criteria,

• previous experience,
• the sections you are cast in,
• the number of garments you are selected to wear, which is determined by garment fit and model/performer movement capability.

Tier 1 receives a fee of NZ$3,300 (gross of taxes) for the Show season; this covers rehearsal and performance calls. This is the minimum that any model who appears in the Show will receive.

Tier 4 receives a fee of NZ$6,000 (gross of taxes) for the Show season. This is the maximum that any model appearing in the Show will receive.

There are six sections in the Show. Each section is rehearsed on different days of the week and you will be called in only for the sections you are cast in. Most models/performers are required 3-4 evenings and 1-2 weekend days.

Rehearsals start the second week in August and continue through until the Show opens on Wednesday 29^th September – Sunday 17^th October 2021. 100% commitment to all rehearsals and Shows is absolutely essential.

Rehearsals generally run Monday to Thursday evenings 5:45pm – 10:30pm and Saturday and Sundays 10am-6pm, rehearsal venue is in the CBD.

Not for the 2021 show.

For further enquiries please contact Garment Operations & Logistics Manager, Leonie: leonie@worldofwearableart.com