TODD MISSION, Texas – Calling all actors, entertainers, performers and specialty acts!
The nation’s largest and most acclaimed Renaissance theme park is holding auditions for its 2016 season on May 14 at the Texas Renaissance Festival grounds, located at 21778 FM 1774 in Todd Mission. All performance positions are paid.
More than 4,000 actors, artisans and merchants will bring the festival’s 55-acre New Market Village to life over eight exciting themed weekends from Oct. 8 through Nov. 27.
Festival organizers are looking for individuals who will be cast as colorful, lively characters who personify each themed weekend, including Oktoberfest, 1001 Dreams, Pirate Adventure, All Hallows Eve, Roman Bacchanal, Barbarian Invasion, Highland Fling, and Celtic Christmas.
Auditions include two warm-up group exercises, which the casting directors use to decide how successful they will be in the performance. Organizers said Performers are judged on confidence, speaking ability, how they stand/walk and how they show emotion.
Character actors will audition in a workshop format, featuring improvisational exercises. Photos,resumes 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.
Specialty acts of groups or individuals who perform music, magic, juggling, storytelling, dance, etc. will have a maximum of 10 minutes to showcase their talents. The content is up to the performers. Creativity, costumes and props are encouraged.
Auditions will be held during morning and afternoon sessions through improvisational and prepared performances. Performers must schedule an appointment in order to audition by calling 1-800-458-3435 Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or email producer@texrenfest.com.
Audition Times:
Morning Session:
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Check-in
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Specialty Acts Auditions
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Character Auditions
Afternoon Session:
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Check-in
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Specialty Acts Auditions
1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Character Auditions