Audition for the Show

FOR ACTORS

VARIETY PERFORMERS

The Crown Players are a regional theatre troupe based out of Connecticut. Our performers come from around New England with one thing in common: They share a passion for creativity and the performing arts. Together, we create a community theatre that enchants thousands of guests each year.
 

Crown Players receive professional theatrical training in various stage arts. Your role and need determines the type of training you receive. Here are some of those disciplines that will strengthen your acting resume: Stage Combat • Voice • Period Dialect • Interacting With The Public • Improvisation

 

ABOUT OUR PERFORMANCES

The Crown Players are a lot like a “Shakespeare in the Park” event with performances on and off stage. On stage, we perform a scripted, multi-act play with a seated audience. When we step off stage, we engage our audience in the streets as our characters. Here we have one-on-one experiences with festival patrons. We breathe life into the village with highly-memorable techniques learned in our training.
 
It is more than actors alone that make up our group. We transcend traditional theatre with a brilliant combination of creative talent. This can include singers, musicians, belly dancers, jugglers, stilt walkers, and much more.
 
It doesn’t matter if you’ve acted for years or you’ve never done anything like this before. If you like acting, you’re going to love performing at the Faire. This is your chance to make history with us. Along the way, you’ll learn invaluable acting skills in a community of like minds.
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Robin Hood’s Faire is looking for unique variety acts such as jugglers, magicians, musicians, stilt walkers, bubble makers, etc., to breathe life into the streets of our village. Variety artists will demonstrate their skills as they would be at the show for up to two minutes.

Variety performers that are part of a troupe or established act may choose to audition by submitting a video. Performers may be bands, fight troupes, comedy acts, or others that fit the show’s theme.

HOW TO AUDITION VARIETY ACTS

Submit your promotional material to Robin Hood’s Faire at brian@ctfaire.com along with your day rate. You must carry liability insurance.

The deadline to apply for the show is February 1, 2021.

For Robin Hood Actors

Our audition process is low-stress. If you’ve got a lot of acting experience it will be a breeze. If you’re new or you’ve never done anything like this before, we’ll guide you through the process. You’ll walk away from our panel with more experience and a new level of confidence.

  • WHO: Performers ages 16 and up.
  • WHAT: Auditions for the Crown Players @ Robin Hood’s Faire
  • WHERE: Virtual via Zoom
  • WHEN: March 24 & 25, 2021 from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
  • WHY: Because you love acting and want to work with others who share your passion for the performing arts.
  • SHOW DATES: Saturdays & Sundays from from May 22 to June 20, 2021.
  • Questions: If you have any questions before you schedule an audition slot, email us at auditions@ctfaire.com. We’ll get back to you promptly. 
  • Costumes: Costume fittings will take place Friday, May 7 at the Harwinton Fairgrounds.
  • Rehearsals: Rehearsals at the fairgrounds on May 8, 9, 15, & 16. Hours to be determined.
CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE YOUR AUDITION

Three Things You Need For Your Audition

Our audition process is low-stress. If you’ve got a lot of acting experience it will be a breeze. If you’re new or you’ve never done anything like this before, we’ll guide you through the process. Here are some of the things you’ll need for your audition:

ONE-MINUTE MONOLOGUE

Please have a one-minute Shakespeare monologue/sonnet prepared for your audition.

ACTING RESUME

If you’ve got a professional acting résumé, please send it via email to auditions@ctfaire.com. Be sure to bring a copy to your audition. It is okay if you don’t have one. We train the right candidates.

ACTOR HEADSHOT

If you’ve got a professional headshot, please send it via email to auditions@ctfaire.com. If possible, please bring a copy to your audition. It is okay if you don’t have one.

Available Roles

The story for the show is to be determined.

Robin Hood’s Merry Men

  • Robin Hood, Hero of the People
  • Maid Marion, Hero of the People
  • Friar Tuck
  • Little John
  • Will (or Willamina) Scarlet


The Sheriff’s Men 

  • The Sheriff of Nottingham
  • The Tax Collector
  • Guards


Good People of Nottingam

Our actors play a variety of characters that breathe life into the kingdom for guests. We could be anything ranging from a visiting king or queen to the butcher, baker, or candlestick maker. Whatever the role, we have a blast bringing history to life in a fun, creative way.

Dog Policy: Robin Hood welcomes all well behaved dogs. The following rules are mandatory:

    • Intact dogs in heat are not permitted.
    • Dogs must be leashed at all times. 6 foot maximum leash.
    • All dogs must have proof of rabies vaccination.
    • NOTE: Many puppies are not yet old enough to have their rabies vaccination. It is the owner’s responsibility to assess the risk of bringing young puppies to an outdoor event. We will not be held responsible for any illness a puppy may contract due to their age.
  • Friendly Pets Only: Public-friendly pets are welcome at the Faire on all event days. 
  • Leashes: Pets must be leashed. Dogs must be on short leashes no longer than 6 feet.
  • Clean Up: Guests are expected to clean up and maintain control of their pets.
  • Types of Pets: We have seen all types of pets over the years including dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, rats, lizards and even a goat. No horses, donkeys, mules, livestock, etc. The Faire reserves the right to remove/refuse-entry to any pet. If you aren’t sure if your pet will be allowed into the Faire, please contact us before heading our way at 860-478-5954.

Please visit our Facebook page for up-to-date closure info or phone 860-478-5954 before heading out. We strive to remain open on most rain days, but will close due to safety concerns.

While Robin Hood's Faire has a variety of affordable food options, we also allow guests to bring packed lunches, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages. Outside alcohol is forbidden and will result in being escorted off site. Faire management reserves the right to inspect any and all packages. 

 Commercial photography is forbidden without written permission from festival management. All guests of the Faire may take photographs or video for personal use only. For the safety of our guests Faire management reserves the right to ask any individual on the premises to stop on site photography or videography at any time for any reason.  All attendees, whether paid or free admission, grant The Connecticut Renaissance Faire permission for their photograph to be used in our collateral materials. Parents or guardians of a child grant the Faire permission to use their photograph in our collateral materials.

Please be advised that we may have a cannon firing at 10:30 am to announce the opening of our event. During the day we have blackpowder weapon demonstrations between 3:00 and 3:45 pm that may result in sudden, loud noises. Around 6pm we may fire a cannon to announce our closing.

For your convenience, an ATM machine is available inside the site.

The site is wheelchair accessible with some steep slopes in places. Sorry, we don’t have wheelchairs for rent.

We are an outdoor event, which means you’ll likely encounter bees and other insects as well as varying temperatures and rain. The grounds are mostly level, but some areas have steep slopes or stairs.

The Faire does not offer refunds or ticket exchanges including refunds for closure due to weather, acts of god, or other reasons beyond our control. We do allow same-day re-entry to the faire. Just be sure to get a hand stamp at our entrance prior to exiting.

Guests are welcome to wear family-friendly costuming to get into the fun. Costuming doesn’t have to be “Renaissance” as we’re a fantasy-based event. Come as you are or as you wish to be… Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Superheros, Villains, Stormtroopers, etc.

Bladed weapons must be peace-tied. Bows must be unstrung. Arrows must not be removed from their quiver.

Be aware that there are numerous ticket scammers on Facebook claiming that (for whatever excuse) they can’t make it to the Faire this year and want to sell their tickets (usually cheap). Scammers are also able to print fake tickets and attempt to sell them in our parking lot. We cannot guarantee the validity of these tickets. To avoid being scammed we recommend purchasing your tickets through our website or at our box office on all Faire days.

Robin Hood’s Faire is located at
150 Locust Road in Harwinton, CT. 

1030am to 6pm 
Phone: 860-478-5954
Email: havefun@ctfaire.com

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