Audition Information - The Great Lakes Medieval Faire

Cast Member Audition Information

The Great Lakes Medieval Faire is looking for actors of all experience levels and types to portray the Villagers of Avaloch, plus Nobility and other characters from 13th Century England. If case, you will receive college-level training in dialect, improvisation, character development, movement, history, and stage combat through our rehearsal workshops.

No experience necessary - we'll teach you all you need to know - come be part of our cast!

Dates, Times and Locations:

Note! Auditions are by appointment only - to schedule an audition time please email entertainment@medievalfaire.com. And sign up soon, before all the slots are filled.
Friday, March 12, 2009; 5pm - 9pm
Saturday, March 13, 2009; 10am - 4pm
Friday, March 19, 2009; 5pm - 9pm
Saturday, March 20, 2009; 10am - 4pm
Note! These times and locations are subject to change, so please check the website before heading out! All auditions will be held in the Festival Office on the Faire site; check the Directions page for details on how to find the faire. The Festival Office is the first building you'll come to when you enter the grounds, before the main gates into the actual Village - the Office is clearly marked.

For your audition please prepare a one (1) minute monologue of your choice (either contemporary or period) that best shows your talent

you must memorize your monologue

choose a piece that's appropriate to the sort of character you would like to play - for example, a peasant would never recite Hamlet's "To be or not to be..."

please refrain from quoting from movies

and no, you do not have to quote Shakespeare. In fact, we get so much of that, we advise against it.

Additional Requirements:

if you have an acting resumé and/or a head shot (or even a recent photograph), please bring them

if you play a time-period appropriate instrument (eg, recorder or guitar), bring it along

if you have a special skill (singing, dance, juggling, etc.), come prepared to share it and impress!

Notes:

if you are under 16, you must be accompanied by your parent or legal guardian

All cast will be required to attend all Saturday and Sunday rehearsals starting mid-May, from 10am-4pm (with a break for lunch each day)

You must be available for all Faire Days this season: July 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31; August 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 2010

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Sarah at entertainment@medievalfaire.com

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