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