The 2008 season
The Festival storyline:  The year is 1541
King Henry VIII is wildly enamored with his lovely young wife, Katherine Howard. 
But is his "rose without a thorn"all that she seems?

Shakespeare play for 2008:  Romeo & Juliet
All roles currently open for Romeo & Juliet
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More information on roles available will be posted in late winter/early spring.
Experienced actors over the age of 18 (Equity or non-union OK) who are interested in auditioning for the festival should send their picture and resume to carolyn@rennfest.com or at the mailing address listed below. 
Auditions will be by invitation only, and will be scheduled in May. 
NO PHONE CALLS.


Professional Companies:

The Company of the Rose:
Actors over the age of 18 to perform in both scripted and improvisational events. These actors portray the villagers of Revel Grove and nobles from the Court of King Henry VIII. In addition to their historical characters, actors can take part in children’s theatre, Shakespeare and other period plays.

The Company of the Rose - 'B' Contract:
Actors over the age of 18 to perform in the Festivals stage shows, which can included Shakespeare, children’s theatre, period plays and original works. There is no improvisational work involved with this contract. "B" contract actors should have some available for daytime rehearsals during the week.


Rehearsal Commitment:
Rehearsals begin on July 7th. Expect a minimum of three rehearsals per week. The more stage shows you do, the more rehearsals you can expect.

Rehearsal Times:
Rehearsals can be scheduled the following: Monday through Thursday evenings beginning at 7:30pm. Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 5pm. There are no Friday evening rehearsals.

Company "B" contract holders are expected to be available for some daytime rehearsals during the week.

Performance Dates:
Saturdays, Sundays and Labor Day Monday from August 23 to October 19, 2008. Performances are daytime only. Actors must be available for all 19 performance dates.

How to Apply:

If you would like to send in your picture, resume and contact information to the address below, we will contact you personally to notify you of the upcoming auditions.

Please send to:

Carolyn Spedden
c/o Maryland Renaissance Festival
PO Box 315
Crownsville, MD, USA 21032

In a cover letter, please let us know which contract - Company of the Rose or "B" contract is of interest to you.

Supernumeraries:

The Festival is theatre on a grand scale - imagine a cross between opera and an epic film. And just as those artistic and entertainment forms need many performers - we also need extras to bring history alive.

If you have an interest in performing, or just love the Festival and want to be a part of it - we need you to be a supernumerary, a member of our Company of St. Catherine.

We are looking for good-natured, responsible adults over the age of 18 to be a part of our village and Royal Court. Acting experience is not required. The Festival will provide all supernumeraries with costumes. Supernumeraries will:

• Be lords and ladies-in-waiting for our Royal Court.
• Be villagers who greet our patrons and give helpful information.
• Add color and fun to our events such as Musical merrymaking, The Human Chess Game, Royal Arrival, etc...

Compensation:
Supernumeraries receive an honorarium of 200 dollars. However, you will receive complimentary tickets for your friends and families, along with a very enjoyable theatrical adventure.

Rehearsal Schedule:
Rehearsals begin in July. Frequency of rehearsals depends on which events you do. Expect one to two rehearsals per week - more the week before Opening.

Performances:
Saturdays, Sundays and Labor Day Monday from August 25th through October 21st. While we’d love to have you available all performance dates, we will extend some partial-run contracts if we can find people willing to split the performance dates.

To Apply:

Please send a picture (snapshots are OK) and resume along with a cover letter to:

Carolyn Spedden
c/o Maryland Renaissance Festival
PO Box 315
Crownsville, MD, USA 21032

Resume: usual job listings, along with any performing, public speaking or re-enacting experience you may have. 

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