A classic tale of love, power, and CERTAINLY NOT pirates invades a small town.
Characters
The Baron(ess): [Over 30] The ruler of Gibralta, a city-state built up by various peoples who settled peaceably in the region over the course of multiple wars. The Baron(ess) is the parent of one beloved child, rules with a steady hand, and is naturally concerned with ensuring the health of the kingdom. Only one eccentricity marks this otherwise moderate demeanor – a knee-jerk aversion to pirates.
The town constable: [Over 20] A loyal follower of the Baron(ess)
A Guardian/Lady-in-waiting: [Over 30] Watches over the Baron(ess)’s Child
The Baron(ess)’s Child: [Over 15] The heir apparent to the throne, perhaps the finest mind in the region, and deeply in love with a mysterious noble, scholar, and dignitary who has been visiting on and off for the past few years.
A Noble who is Certainly Not a Pirate in Disguise: [Over 15] A mysterious noble, scholar, and dignitary deeply in love with the Baron(ess)’s child. Also, a pirate in disguise.
A Roguish Companion to our Noble: [Over 15] Only roguish, really
A Pirate Monarch: [Over 20] The head of an infighting pirate guild just off the coast of Gibralta
First Mate: [Over 20] Loyal to the Pirate Monarch
Assorted feuding pirates [Any age]
Assorted villagers [Any age]
NON-PAID gig
Meals provided
Complimentary tickets to the Faire
All rehearsals will be held from 2 pm – 6 pm at 801 Arch Street, 2nd Floor Wade Blank Room, unless otherwise specified.
Saturday, February 4
Saturday, February 18
Saturday, March 4
Saturday, March 18
Saturday, April 1
Saturday, April 15
Saturday, April 29
Saturday, May 6
Additional fight and chorus rehearsals as necessary, time and location TBD
The Faire will take place at Fort Mifflin, Philadelphia, near the Philadelphia International Airport at Fort Mifflin and Hog Island Roads. All performance times will be 11 am – 7 pm, unless otherwise specified.
Saturday, May 13
Sunday, May 14
Saturday, May 20
Sunday, May 21
The Philadelphia Renaissance Faire is a family-friendly, start-up Renaissance Faire that focuses on creating an immersive, improv-based fantasy Renaissance/medieval experience for patrons of all cultural backgrounds.
Now in our second full season, we serve an approximately 3,000-person audience over the course of our 2-weekend season.
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These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.
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In fact, we really like diversity. It’s great.
We’re extremely diverse ourselves, and expect tolerance and respect from everyone who works with us.
For more information, visit www.phillyrenfaire.com or contact performers@phillyrenfaire.com
Audition Location:
Liberty Resources, Inc.
801 Arch St, 2nd Floor Wade Blank Room
Philadelphia, PA, 19107
If you want to pre-select an audition time, please email performers@phillyrenfaire.com
Walk-ins are also welcome. An improv activity will be held within an hour after your individual audition, so please stay on site.
Requirements:
Headshot and resume
1-2 minute monologue
Willingness to improvise
Renaissance/cultural garb (if able)
Special skills (if able – e.g., musical/variety)
