Living Chess Match Auditions April 6, 2008
Fishers, Indiana 46038
Volunteers Needed for Living Chess Match
Fishers, IN, March 19, 2008: The 2008 Fishers Renaissance Faire is seeking volunteers to perform in living chess matches at the Fishers Renaissance Faire on October 4 and 5, 2008. Auditions will be April 6 at the Fishers Public Library from 1:30pm to 5:00pm.
Andrea Fivush, Cast Director for the 2008 Fishers Renaissance Faire, says the idea is akin to Wizards Chess from the popular Harry Potter movies. Players will command human pieces across the board. When a piece is taken, they will fight to the death, with the loosing piece ultimately leaving the board to the cheers, or jeers, of the crowd.
No experience is required to volunteer, however, people interested in participating should be comfortable performing in front of large groups of people. Experience in dance, improvisation, martial arts, or stage combat is a plus.
Weapons will be provided for the audition, but volunteers will need to provide their own costume for the actual event. They will also need to attend weekly practice sessions that will start in May.
The Fishers Renaissance Faire is a dynamic, cultural and experiential event in an enchanting village-like setting that celebrates the relationship between Fishers, IN and her Sister City of Billericay, England. The 2007 Faire had over 12,000 patrons, over 300 volunteers and 70 artisans.
The 2008 Fishers Renaissance Faire is Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5, 2008 on the ground of Conner Prairie (13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN) from 10:00am to 6:00pm each day, rain or shine.
www.fishersrenfaire.com
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Added by jvolsic on March 26, 2008
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nikkifiv
You also need to be 16 to participate in the chess match. Wear clothing that you are comfortable moving in to auditions. This is a serious stage combat audition and spaces are limited. The costumes are strict 16th cent. english renaissance garb. Stage combat weapons and costumes must be approved by the renfaire for wearing at the faire. This is our first living chess match for the Fishers renfaire and we are very excited to start training our new fight cast! Huzzah!
Andrea Fivush
Cast Director