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The Texas Renaissance Festival will add six new lead characters to their cast of over 400. Performers who entertain festival-goers during the eight themed weekends will breathe life into new characters including King Henry VIII, Queen Ann Boleyn, The Fairy Princess, Queen of the Masquerade Ball, Mother Earth and King Midas.
The Texas Renaissance Festival invites all types of performers, individuals and specialty acts to audition for the 39th annual festival. Auditions take place during morning and afternoon sessions through improvisational and prepared performances. All performance positions are paid.
“We are looking forward to this year’s auditions and can’t wait to see how the performers will get into character, especially for the Fairy Princess and King Midas roles. Much like the festival, auditions are improvisational. The characters can be interpreted broadly and be cast in a multitude of ways,” says Jeffery L. Baldwin, Entertainment Director at the Texas Renaissance Festival. “We prefer an outgoing personality and a talented and passionate performer over an extensive theatrical resume.”
Audition Dates: Saturday, May 4 and Saturday, May 11, 2013
Audition Location: Texas Renaissance Festival grounds at 21778 FM 1774 Todd Mission, Texas 77363
Audition Times: Two sessions; 8:30 – noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Audition Tips: Performers are judged on looks, speaking ability, how they stand/walk and how they show emotion.
Audition Requirements: Performers must schedule an appointment in order to audition. Call 1-800-458-3435 Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Specialty acts of groups or individuals who perform music, magic, juggling, storytelling, dance, etc. will have a maximum of 10 minutes to showcase their talent. The content is up to the performers and creativity, costumes and props are encouraged.
Character actors will audition in a workshop format featuring improvisational exercises. Photo, resume and prepared auditions are appreciated, but not required. Monologues should be of the Renaissance period and no longer than two minutes. Songs must be performed a capella. Movement oriented clothing is recommended and costumes are not necessary for auditions.
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