Open Auditions for 2009 BARF at MOSI

[Madge Estes]

OPEN AUDITIONS

Seeking performers of all types for the cast of the 2009 Bay Area Renaissance Festival.  An interactive improvisational troupe will make up the village characters, filling the lanes and environments of the festival and bringing the village of Fittleworth to life.

Open auditions will be held on
Saturday, December 6
10:00am - 2:00pm
Bay Area Ren Fest Site, 46th St & Fowler Avenue in Tampa

We are seeking
•   Actors, Dancers, Musicians, Jugglers and Specialty performers.
•   Males and females of all ages, body type and experience.
•   Resume and photo will be accepted, but not required.
•   No preparation required.
•   Dress comfortably and casually so you can move easily.
•   Human Combat Chess Match participants will also be auditioned. *NOTE: Acceptance to general cast is required before acceptance to chess match.

Approximately 6 weeks of rehearsal
•   Rehearsals will begin in January 2009.
•   Free workshops in improvisation and interactive theater, mask work, period dance, costuming and stage combat.

Performance Dates:
Saturdays and Sundays, February 21 - April 5, 2009
Plus Festival Friday, March 20, 2009

[Libby Stella]

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!!

I just had a heart attack!!!!

So excited!!!!

[Richard de Graeme]

I would love to audition, but having prior and more pressing commitments, I must decline. Perhaps upon retirement?

[Libby Stella]

How should we prepare for this?

[Madge Estes]

How should we prepare for this?

Just show up!  Don't forget to wear comfortable clothing in which you can easily move.  I would suggest no flip-flops or sandals.  No need to wear a costume.  Auditions will consist of a couple of improv games.  Just relax and have fun!

[Libby Stella]

That is so cool! So excited for this!

[Queen Maggie]

Whom would you suggest I contact for independent street and/or stage work? I'm already contracted for FLARF, but I'd love to come to Barf for a weekend or two of performing.

Queen Maggie aka Mistress Mannerly

[Squire Mickey]

Queen Maggie,

Should one be selected for cast, is that individual committing to EVERY faire day? If there may be some conflicts, should someone not even audition?

Squire Mickey

[Madge Estes]

Squire Mickey - It would depend on the frequency of conflicts.  Come check out auditions, and we can talk about it!

[Libby Stella]

only 4 days so excited!

[Anna Iram]

Break a leg everyone who tries out!

[Celtic_Fae]

Wish I could...but besides now being 4+ hours away, the auditions are the same day as my college orientation. Oh well, I'll probably do my nomal gig and work for a booth or act.

[Squire Mickey]

Squire Mickey - It would depend on the frequency of conflicts.  Come check out auditions, and we can talk about it!

ARG!!! My twin daughters are both running fevers over 101 this morning. There is no way that I can get away to make the auditions. Break a leg everyone... So very sad!

[Libby Stella]

Auditions were great! A lot of people from last year, and some new ones too!!!

Sorry Mickey!

[Squire Mickey]

Auditions were great! A lot of people from last year, and some new ones too!!!

Sorry Mickey!

Oh, that is alright a very sweet of you lass. Have no fears, you shall see the good squire and his privateer rouge of a brother in the lanes to be sure.