South Street Seaport- NYC - casting 4/14

[mnozzolio]

I found this casting notice posted online on Backstage.com for South Street Seaport in New York:


Casting East

General April 11, 2003

STREET PERFORMERS, SOUTH STREET SEAPORT


4/14 from 12noon-2PM and 5:30-7:30PM outside on Pier 17 or in Pier 17 building, 3rd fl., NYC.

The South Street Seaport seeks a broad mix of entertainment including acrobats, dancers, jugglers, magicians, mimes, musicians, puppeteers, storytellers, and balloonists to join its 2003 street performer roster. Novelty, individualism, talent, and appropriateness are the Seaport's standards. Compensation is on a "pass the hat"/donation basis only. Auditions will be held Mon. April 14 from 12noon-2PM and 5:30-7:30PM and take place outside on Pier 17 (weather permitting, otherwise on the 3rd floor of the Pier 17 building), NYC. Auditions are conducted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Only selected applicants will be notified by mail. For more information, call (212) 732-8257, ext. 7021. (First posted 4/11)

[mnozzolio]

Did anyone from pnet audition? I'd like to hear how it went, the process, etc.

[Magic Brian]

Yup, I did. It went fine. I got there for the early audition at about 5 till 12. I was the eighth person to audition. There were mostly musicians and clowns (balloons, face painters). You get 5 minutes to audition, I did a short magic show - had to do a bit of crowd draw but it was really easy and I ended up making about $20 (they encouraged you to collect at the end). The organizers were also really nice.

[solrak29]

Yup, I did. It went fine. I got there for the early audition at about 5 till 12. I was the eighth person to audition. There were mostly musicians and clowns (balloons, face painters). You get 5 minutes to audition, I did a short magic show - had to do a bit of crowd draw but it was really easy and I ended up making about $20 (they encouraged you to collect at the end). The organizers were also really nice.

Just wondering if magic Brian ever got the spot? Has anyone else done this? Anyone else planning to do it this year?

[Magic Brian]

I've been working down there (when I'm in town) over the last 7 years. I have hosted the auditions for the last three. There have been a lot of changes which are killing the program. I have set up a meeting in early April with the marketing manager to see if there is someway to salvage the program. It has had it's ups and downs over the years but last year they took away two pitches and restricted the big pitch to only be worked weekdays.
I'll post here again after the meeting to keep those interested in the loop.

[solrak29]

Yes, keep us (or me) in the loop. I've been to the website and notice
that you have to submit and application, which your post just reminded
me that I have to do....

Keep us posted. Thanks.

[Magic Brian]

Hey. I posted some more info here: http://www.performers.net/forums/sho...t=16264&page=3
It's at the bottom of the page.

I'm waiting to hear back about when the auditions are. I was pushing for a weekend so there would actually be an audience there to perform for.

[solrak29]

Next week....the auditions are next week.

Will you be out there auditioning?

[Magic Brian]

Yes I'll be there. They asked me to MC. It's Tuesday afternoon.

[solrak29]

Awesome!!!

Well just don't laugh when you see me perform

I just realized that you can only go 3 minutes, so now I'm working out
to trim my routine down just for the audition....

Should be an awesome day...