For Immediate Release

Contact: Terri Neil

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THE FLORIDA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL, A BOBBY RODRIGUEZ PRODUCTION,

HOLDS AUDITIONS WITH ALL-NEW CREATIVE TEAM

Come February, if you hear the sounds of trumpets blaring and swelling masses shouting "HUZZAH!" you'll know that Deerfield Beach has once again been inhabited by the hundreds of talented folks who populate the "Florida Renaissance Festival,” celebrating its 13th season.
But this year, amidst such sights as armored knights and tiny children brandishing enormous, turkey legs, you may notice something different...new musical and variety acts, more interactive and colorful street characters, and an all new and more comprehensive storyline for the day.

Of course, these things don't happen by accident. “I have assembled a four-person entertainment team to help me steer the course of this award-winning event,” said Producer Rodriguez. “I have never been more excited about the show’s entertainment!” Comprised of experienced directors, writers, teachers and respected and accomplished entertainers in their own right, the quartet of Mary Ann Jung, Paul Stickney, Jeanette Walmsely, and Richard Weber bring over 100 years combined experience to the Festival. If these names sound familiar to the regular faire goer, it’s probably because these same performers have performed some of your favorite Festival characters over the years. Co-director and writer Paul Stickney says "The four members of the new team, although we all work multiple Festivals throughout the country, have a great love of this particular Festival, and look forward to the challenge of not only bringing our own ideas to the project, but carrying on the tradition of the Festival that the South Florida community has grown to love over the years."

Naturally, the first step in any theatrical venture is to assemble the best possible cast, and with all the exciting opportunities for professional and apprentice performers available at the festival, this years auditions promise to be an exciting event in itself.  Performers, ages 16 and up, of all skill levels, experiences, ethnicities, and body types are welcome. Anyone interested in auditioning for the Florida Renaissance Festival is encouraged to call the audition hotline at 954-776-1642, to schedule an appointment.  For audition dates and times visit, www.ren-fest.com.

The Florida Renaissance Festival will open to the public February 12^th, 2005 and run weekends through March 13^th, 2005, including Monday, February 21^st, President’s Day. We also have two days set aside exclusively for local area school children to experience the 16^th century interactively, February 9^th and 10^th.