Talent Placement

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2A Talent provides curated artistic talent and production support services for opera houses, theaters, live productions and multidisciplinary performance environments.

Led by Aubert Vanderlinden and Alexander Abdukarimov, both acclaimed movement professionals, their experience ranges from houses such as the Paris Opera, the San Francisco Ballet or the Deutsche Oper Berlin.

Through 2A and their international network of performers and creatives, they support productions requiring artistic excellence, operational flexibility and movement expertise.

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Artistic Talent Procurement

We support productions through curated international artistic talent.

Classical & Contemporary Dancers
Ensemble & Soloist Performers
Opera Movement Artists
Physical Theater Performers
Aerialists & Acrobats
Contortionists & Specialty Talent
Choreographers & Movement Directors

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Production Support

Adapted to the operational realities of live performance.

International Casting Support
Guest Artist Sourcing
Replacement Sourcing
Touring Support
Talent Coordination
Administrative Onboarding Support
Availability Coordination
Production Communication Support

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Creative & Movement Direction

Contemporary movement languages across disciplines and formats.

Choreographic Sourcing
Assistant Choreographers
Rehearsal Direction Support
Movement Coaching
Contemporary & Cross-Disciplinary Productions
Fashion & Performance Collaborations

Our Approach

Artists are contracted directly by the engaging institution under the structure deemed appropriate by the production.2A Talent acts as an artistic procurement, representation and coordination partner throughout the casting and onboarding process.

International Artistic Network

Performers and creatives active across global opera and performance ecosystems.

Curated High-Level Talent

Every artist is assessed for artistry, professionalism and production compatibility.

Multidisciplinary Expertise

Classical and contemporary traditions, dance, physical theater and hybrid formats.

Fast & Flexible Casting

Rapid response for replacements, guest artists and emergency sourcing.

Production-Oriented Coordination

Workflows aligned to rehearsal schedules, institutional structures and contracts.

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