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General Audition
Post Type:
- Audition
Type:
- Entertainment
Organization:
New York Renaissance Faire
Description:
Casting for the upcoming 2022 season of the New York Renaissance Faire, a fantastical outdoor festival set in the time of Queen Elizabeth I on her visit to a 16th-century English village. Pleasure and delight can be shared with thousands of our guests daily from our various troupes of revelers and entertainers in an open improvisational setting. We are Looking for any Musicians, Dancers, Singers, Tumblers, Comedians, Jugglers, History Buffs, Nobility, and more! *For any interest in stage combat including Robin Hood Scenario, Four Swords, and Fae, or to submit a video audition visit our website directly for the audition registration.
Union Status:
- Unspecified
Payment Detail:
Some will be paid based on experience and casting
Fees:
- Applicants are not charged fees
Role Title:
The Revelers
Role Type:
- Chorus / Ensemble
Age:
18-100
Role Ethnicity:
- Any
This role requires nudity:
- No
Role Description:
The Revelers are the core ensemble that brings the Village of Sterling Shire to life! These roles are full of audience interaction, improvisation, song, and dance as you blend historical facts into entertainment for all those who visit. Any special skills that can be used in living history interactions are highly encouraged.
Media required from applicants:
- Photo
Role Title:
Boffer Wars Knight
Role Type:
- Chorus / Ensemble
Age:
18-100
Role Ethnicity:
- Any
This role requires nudity:
- No
Role Description:
The masters of arms, these Knights of England teach the art of swordplay in this child-friendly activity. Looking for performers comfortable with swords and children to elevate their experience through safe and fun Boffer War combat.
Media required from applicants:
- Photo
Role Title:
Guilde Of St. George
Role Type:
- Chorus / Ensemble
Age:
18-100
Role Ethnicity:
- Any
This role requires nudity:
- No
Role Description:
The guilde of Royalty, Nobility, and Yeoman join Queen Elizabeth I on her progress throughout the kingdom, as she stops to partake in the festivities of our beautiful shire. Looking for performers to emulate the living history of court members of the renaissance through dance, improvisation, and any relevant special skills.
Media required from applicants:
- Photo
Role Title:
Houseband
Role Type:
- Chorus / Ensemble
Age:
18-100
Role Ethnicity:
- Any
This role requires nudity:
- No
Role Description:
Bringing the song to the shire, these masters of melody accompany jousts, chess matches, dances, and more. Looking for brass or drum musicians to play festival around the faire site.
Media required from applicants:
- Photo
Role Title:
Pub Crawl
Role Type:
- Chorus / Ensemble
Age:
21-100
Role Ethnicity:
- Any
Role Description:
Looking for comedic performers to portray a band of mercenaries hosting a pub crawl multiple times today throughout the shire. Must be at least 21 years of age and have a food safety certification for employment but Aug. 20.
Media required from applicants:
- Photo
Production / Rehearsal / Audition dates:
General Auditions will be held July 3rd/ Rehearsals begin July 23rd/ Production dates are weekends from August 27th-October 9th including Labor Day Monday.
Listing Deadline:
Sunday, July 3, 2022
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