Pgh Festival Auditions ! ! !

[Professor M]

I realize this is short notice, but I just learned about it.  Please spread the word to anyone you know who may be interested.
- M -

THE PITTSBURGH RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL'S 16th CENTURY CASTING CALL
AUDITIONS for MUSICANS, ACTORS AND ACTRESSES !

The Performance Company for the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival is looking
for NEW Entertainers to participate in the 14th Annual Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival.
The Festival is seeking Enthusiastic Musicians to help create that Festive
Atmosphere that all of Pittsburgh and the surrounding area has come to enjoy! 
We are also seeking talented individuals to participate in our Royal Court and
Street Casts.  Compensation determined upon acceptance to the Cast.
*Come join us in an Exciting and Glorious Season!*

2009 OPEN Auditions :
On Site            ~          May 9, 2009 10am – 5pm
Pitt Campus   ~          May 16, 2009 10am – 5pm
           Pitt Campus Auditions will be on the Quad behind the Cathedral of Learning

Requirements: New applicants, 18 years or older, may attend Auditions.
Please prepare a short presentation of your character or talent, bring a resume' and
a current photo. Applicants should come in costume, if possible, although it is not
required.

Applicants should be available for the entire Festival season.
Festival Dates are August 29th ~ October 4th on Weekends plus Labor Day.
Rehearsal Dates prior to the Festival may also be required in July and August.
For further information, or to schedule an Audition appointment,
Please call the festival office at 724-872-1670,
or email the Entertainment Director, John Blankenbehler at jblankenbehler@pittsburghrenfest.com

• Walk-ins are welcome
  
• Alternate audition times and locations may be possible.
  

[spodonnell]

So the proposals that were requested were to what purpose?

[paulg]

My understanding is that this is for new acts only. Returning cast needed to submit the proposals.

[Professor M]

Paul is exactly correct.  New cast and musicians must audition.  Returning cast were asked to submit proposals.

[spodonnell]

So returning cast should not go to the auditions on May 9 and 16? My thanks for clearing this up.

[Ignia]

well, crap. does this mean i am too late? my friend and i were looking to join the ren-fest.

[Professor M]

Ignia, we can't really say.  None of us represents management of the faire.  I suggest you call the festival office.  The number is up above.  Best of luck!

[Drusilia]

Does anyone know if contracts have been mailed out yet? Last I heard was that applicants would be contacted in June, but I haven't heard anything since. 

[Professor M]

Dru, to my knowledge nothing has been mailed yet.

[Lady Alchemy]

I believe that most people who are going to be getting contracts were contacted yesterday and that the actual contracts were going to be mailed out today.

[Terry Griffith]

I believe that most people who are going to be getting contracts were contacted yesterday and that the actual contracts were going to be mailed out today.

As I understand it (which could be wrong)  contract are being mailed to the PTB today for approval and then mailed to individuals.  Hang in there.

[Drusilia]

Thanks everyone.

[chriscat53]

So 5 days later. Neither of my daughters has heard anything and so they can't plan other jobs, horse shows, etc. Any idea when they will know? I'm back in the quandary of having to make costumes but no word yet. If they aren't cast, then I don't have to make them.

[Drusilia]

So 5 days later. Neither of my daughters has heard anything and so they can't plan other jobs, horse shows, etc. Any idea when they will know? I'm back in the quandary of having to make costumes but no word yet. If they aren't cast, then I don't have to make them.

I have not heard anything yet either and I'm in a very similar situation job wise.

[NelleMoorley]

In Colorado (owned by the same people) a bunch of us didn't get contracts until the weekend before faire began.  I'm hoping that doesn't happen with you folks, but it might.  Just thought I'd warn everyone.