Melanin Mosaic Performance Ensemble

Melanin Mosaic Performance Ensemble is a growing creative collective of storytellers creating across performance, film, education, and community care. Using creative movement as our primary language, we blend color guard, dance, music, and storytelling to create original work that highlights culture, identity, and well-being. Founded by Artistic Director Jarid Polite, our projects range from live performances and educational programs to films and workshops designed to support healthier, more inclusive creative spaces.

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CASTING MALE PERFORMERS

After the women of Mosaic brought corps-style color guard back to Barclays Center with the New York Liberty, we are calling the men of the color guard community to New York City for a four-day celebration of men’s mental health, community, and creative exploration in partnership with Earl Mosley’s Diversity of Dance and Ailey Extension.

Casting a diverse, intergenerational cast of experienced men and male-presenting color guard performers, ages 18+, for HOLD ON, a short original work exploring men’s mental health through movement, music, storytelling, and flag performance.

The four-day creative process will take place in New York City from August 26–29, 2026. Audition videos are required.

Applications close August 3.

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