Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire

On January 30 and 31, 2010, actors can audition for the full time, professional Bacchanalian acting company for our 30th season the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire. We are looking for 30 male and female actors to perform in sword fight/stunt shows, various Shakespeare works, interactive and improvised scenarios, and rollicking music and dance. All this is done while portraying Elizabethan characters.

 

The Bacchanalian commitment consists of a four week rehearsal period followed by 12 weeks of performance on Saturdays, Sundays, and Labor Day Monday. There will be some mid week school performances near the end of the run.

 

Strong improvisational and comic skills are preferred. Experience and training in Shakespeare and stage combat are a plus.

 

The cast will receive training in improvisation, stage combat, dialects, stunts, interactive character development, Shakespeare, and interactive performance. Housing is provided.

 

All those wishing to audition need to bring a headshot and resume, and prepare a one minute monologue as well as a 30 second acapella song. If you play an instrument, please bring that as well. Callbacks will be held the same day.

 

Please call 717-665-7021 ext. 135 to set up an audition time.

 

Address of Auditions:

Mount Hope Estate & Winery

2775 Lebanon Rd.

Manheim, PA 17545

 

Job Start Date          7/21/2010

Job End Date          10/31/2010

Union Information       non union

Salary          250$ a wk start