Website: http://www.mrkringle.com
Cleveland, OH, Unknown
Kringle’s Inventionasium is a 60-minute, fully immersive, interactive theatrical holiday experience developed in Cleveland by The Mr. Kringle Company, LLC in association with The Mr. Kringle Licensing Group. Based on original characters by Michael Chiappe.
Location: Cleveland, OH
Production Company: The Mr. Kringle Company, LLC
AUDITION INFORMATION – KRINGLE’S INVENTIONASIUM®
Join the Kringle family and create magic for thousands of people from all over the world! Mr. Kringle & Company provides performers with the unique opportunity to develop and inhabit their characters in a most authentic way: Performers play and accomplish their daily responsibilities in a 6500 sq. ft. fully-themed and interactive fantasy world. Performers engage with audience/guests throughout the Inventionasium and interact with them as fellow Inventors.
This highly acclaimed theatrical experience celebrates its 10th Anniversary in Cleveland – don’t miss your chance to be a part of it! Kringle’s Inventionasium® has entertained over 20,000 guests during their 26 day annual run, attracts diverse families from all across the country and boasts one of the “Best Santas in the U.S.” according to TIME.com.
PREMISE
The Inventionasium is Mr. Kringle’s top secret inventing laboratory. Audience members are honored guests at the Inventionasium, and as Guest Inventors, they explore different departments and engage in hands-on activities to help Mr. Kringle and his fellow inventors prepare for the holiday season. The experience concludes with a photo opportunity and private visit with Mr. Kringle as well as a trip through Kringle’s Toy Shoppe®. For more information, visit www.mrkringle.com.
COMPENSATION
All Performers receive hourly compensation for performances.
PAID: $10-12/hr depending on role(s). A Full-Time performer averages $2700/season.
PRODUCTION TEAM
Director – Cory Markowitz
Artistic Director – Jimmy Langa
Hospitality Director – Jake Hastings
Human Resources Director – Greg Markowitz
AUDITION DATES & LOCATION
Monday, October 17, 6-9pm
Tuesday, October 18, 6-9pm
If you are unable to attend the auditions, you may submit a video audition, along with headshot/resume to the same email address. No phone calls please.
Mr. Kringle & Company Corporate Headquarters is located on Level 1 inside Tower City Center at 230 W Huron Rd. Cleveland, OH 44113.
AUDITION PREPARATION
– Current headshot and resume
– A one-minute monologue that showcases heightened characterization and physicality
– Dress for movement
Come prepared to participate in group character & improvisation exercises. Sides will be given for cold readings.
A qualified Performer would meet the following criteria:
Thrives in team environment
Outgoing personality
Character actor
Excellence in performing and sustaining funny voices or accents
Ability to engage crowds with honest enthusiasm
Loves working with families and children
Willing to make a difference in a guest’s experience
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Available to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
Must have reliable transportation
Must be 18 or older
PREVIEW DATES
November 12, 13, 15, 16
5 pm-8 pm
PRODUCTION DATES
November 19, 20, 26, 27 / December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
10am-8pm (10am-7pm Sundays)
November 18, 25 / December 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
3pm-8pm
December 24
10am-3pm
REHEARSALS
Rehearsal Period: October 24th to November 17, 2016
Weeknight Rehearsals: 6:00–10:00pm.
Weekend Rehearsals: Saturday rehearsals could be morning or afternoon. Sunday rehearsals could be afternoon or evening.
ROLES AVAILABLE
All roles open to ages 18+. Please note: Mr. Kringle has already been cast. Positions are Non-Equity. Full and Part-Time schedules available.
All characters are trademarks of The Mr. Kringle Licensing Group
Questions? Contact Director: Cory Markowitz at cory@mrkringle.com.