Renaissance fair with people in historical costumes gathered outdoors
Large group of people dressed in medieval and Renaissance costumes at a Renaissance festival in front of a castle-like backdrop, with banners and colorful decorations.
Renaissance fair with people in period costumes, colorful vendor stalls, and castle-like structures.
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 Casting The Show

The Festival's casting needs vary year by year.  Auditions are held June of each year to allow time to communicate and educate new cast members.  Auditions are formally scheduled and publicized.  In addition to the formally scheduled and publicized auditions, the Entertainment Department often arranges individual auditions at the Festival office and carefully reviews formal proposals and video auditions submitted online.  No auditions, proposals, or casting occurs after Festival rehearsals have started.

Auditions provide the opportunity to try to fulfill the casting needs of the Festival and get a sense of the strengths of an individual.  Therefore the Entertainment Department will work to ensure all performers have had an opportunity to go through the audition process.

While casting decisions are made based on the needs of the show, the Entertainment Department is committed to helping each individual find a role that allows them to feel successful in their support of the Festival, the support of their fellow performers, and meet their personal goals.

Therefore:

  • If your troupe assignment does not work out for you, let your supervisor or the Entertainment Director know so a new assignment can be made to find the best niche for you and the Festival. Requests are to be submitted along with this completed form: Troupe Change Request Form.

  • Returning veteran performers wishing to make changes to their previously approved costuming are to submit the following paperwork: Veteran Costume Change Request Form

  • Returning veteran performers wishing to change their characters entirely are to re-audition. Additionally, some veteran cast members may receive a letter at the end of the Festival season requesting that they re-audition. This letter is sent to cast members who may need additional support which they did not get during the show. Here are the Re-Auditioning Guidelines:

    • Audition the new character at the Festival's annual auditions. Click here for this year's audition dates, times and location.

    • During your audition, perform a 2-3 minute prepared bit as your new character.

    • Complete the Costume and Troupe Change Forms linked above. Bring the completed forms with you to your audition.

  • All cast members that wish to alter and/or change their costuming to meet the theme of our special promotional themed weekends are to submit the following paperwork: Theme Weekend Costume Change Request

 
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