Auditions Schedule

• Musicians, Singers, Puppeteers, Dancers, Stunt Performers, and Actors with Athletic skills - Contact our Casting Director or call 360-258-1782 if you are interested in joining our Entertainment Team and to schedule an interview.

• 2011 Season Portland Metro Area Auditions
  Our auditions is your chance to meet our Cast Directors for all three haunt locations and to learn about our exciting roles this season.

  When: Thu & Fri, Sept 1st & 2nd, 7pm to 8pm / Sat, Sept 3rd, 4pm to 5pm (followed by Monster College at 6:00)
  Where: 1230 Jantzen Beach Center (inside haunt), south of Carousel
  Who: Anyone ages 16 and up

  Auditions for Cast Members will include some easy and fun improvisational exercises and chances to scream your guts out!

  The kinds of roles you qualify for will be determined by how well you do at these tryouts. Everyone who is cast this season must appear at one of these auditions to be considered for the 2011 cast, including actors from previous years.

  Preparing for your audition If you consider yourself a beginner to the world of auditions...this area is for you! We have a lot of basic information that is good to know for your Scream at the Beach audition...or any audition for that matter. We want to make sure you're prepared, relaxed, and comfortable for your audition. Let's talk about some of the things you'll need to know. First, we'll talk a bit about what to expect when you come to an audition, then what to prepare and bring with you, and finally some other good tips to help you have a great experience. Other Common Questions I'm not a performer...Can I still be a part of this event?

Monster College

• September 3rd, 6pm to 9pm - Introduction to Scream!
  Come meet the gang and learn all about Scream and our plans for the future. We'll watch a video, talk about what you can expect to happen during the event, discuss the incentives and opportunities for fun, and take a Behind the Screams tour of the Jantzen Beach attraction.

• September 10th, 6pm to 9pm - Safety, Policies & Procedures, Acting Basics & Scare Techniques
  We'll cover important Safety information, including some quick medical training to handle emergencies, followed by an overview of our policies and procedures that we use to keep things flowing smoothly all month long. We'll also learn how to become effective monsters in an acting class that will cover such topics as: A) Presentation: acting styles, movement, props, costuming and accessories, makeup and voice. B) Approach: timing, slow vs. fast, startle techniques, perspective, alternate reality, fight or flight. C) Interaction: create a dialogue, respond to your victim, read your victim, give them the unexpected. There is a lot to learn so come prepared to soak it all in!

• September 17th, 6pm to 9pm - In Haunt Training, Final Costume and Prosthetic Fittings
  This is a big night for learning our roles in position within the haunts. By now you will know which of the three locations you will be acting at, and this is your chance to tour the space and begin rehearsing in your assigned position. We'll also handle final fittings for costumes and any prosthetics that may be required for your character.

• September 24th, 6pm to 9pm - Dress Rehearsals
  This is our "Dress Rehearsals," a great chance for us to practice in full costume and makeup before opening to the public the following weekend. It will also be our chance to tour all of the other haunts in the area to experience them from the guest's point of view.
  Fri, Sept 23rd, 6pm to 9pm - Mall 205 Rehearsal & Tour. All cast members of this haunt will perform for cast members of the other two locations tonight.
  • Sat, Sept 24th, 6pm to 9pm - Jantzen Beach Rehearsal & Tour. All cast members of this haunt will perform for cast members of the other two locations tonight.
  • Sun, Sept 25th, 6pm to 9pm - Vancouver Rehearsal & Tour. All cast members of this haunt will perform for cast members of the other two locations tonight.

  
  

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