Join our creative ensemble! The Department of Illumination seeks performers and crew to join us in the creation of The Delhi Park Pageant.
Together as a community of 50+ artists, performers and crew, we will tell the story of Delhi Park. Will you join us in a magical theatrical adventure this summer?
Time commitment: Rehearsals will primarily take place early evenings in Picton starting July 21. Show is August 23, rain date August 24.
To apply: tell us in 50 words or less who you are, what role you’re interested in and why. If you are new to The Department of Illumination, please include a photo. No photos or statement required for kids, just a willingness to dance and have fun!
Send your applications to pageant@deptofillumination.org
All roles are for age 16-96 except where otherwise indicated.
Deadline to apply: Friday July 4. All applicants will be notified within a few days of the deadline.
ROLES:
THE KEEPERS x 10 - Nature spirits and guardians.
One speaking role - honorarium available
Nine non-speaking roles - volunteer
MUSICIANS: We can use a couple of musicians to support the production; particularly interested in melodic acoustic instruments, woodwind, brass, glockenspiel, xylophone, etc. Let us know what you play!
PERCUSSIONISTS: We are looking for 2 people with a great sense of rhythm to play in a “junk band,” as well as someone to play bass drum. Let us know what percussion you play!
Junk band are speaking roles, honorarium available.
CHOIR: 4 spots left; volunteer. Choir is led by Sam Hirst, and there will be opportunities for co-creating some of the music.
CHILDREN: 10 spots left for kids ages 7 to 10 to play dancing dragonflies, working with choreographer Allison Nichol. Volunteer. Rehearsals start around August 1.
TWO DOGS: Looking for folks with some good comedic timing. Honorarium available.
FOUR SQUIRRELS. Speaking roles. Honorarium available.
OLDER VICTORIAN MAN. Speaking role. Honorarium available.
OLDER VICTORIAN WOMAN. Speaking role. Honorarium available.
CREW (19+ - volunteer)
Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager
Wardrobe
General Crew x 2 (16+)