SHAKOPEE, Minn., (April 16, 2012) - The Minnesota Renaissance Festival is pleased to announce the audition times for the 2012 season. The auditions will be held at the HUGE Improve Theatre in Minneapolis, on Saturday, May 12th, 19th, and 26th from 11am-1pm.
The Minnesota Renaissance Festival is casting for musicians, ensembles, street performers, dancers, stage combat performers and actors. Participants need not have performance experience. Participants interested in becoming a costumed street performer/character will be interviewed, and if accepted, will be invited to participate in the Minnesota Renaissance Festival Performance Workshop, and will learn the craft of interactive street performance. Performers of all ages are encouraged to come to the auditions.
Please email the Minnesota Renaissance Festival at renfestmn@gmail.com for additional information or questions and to schedule an audition time. Everyone is asked to bring a headshot and resume with them to the audition.
The Minnesota Renaissance Festival is a first-class experience whose 42nd season begins on Saturday, August 18 and ends on September 30, 2012. The Festival is open weekends, Labor Day and a special day for schools and seniors on Festival Friday, September 28, 2012 open from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., rain or shine. The Festival is located three miles south of Shakopee on Hwy 169. Admission at the gate: Adults $21.95; Children 5 – 12 $12.95; seniors $19.95; four and under are free! Visit www.renaissancefest.com or call 952.445.7361 for more information.
