Brevard Zoo Seeks Actors For Trail of Terror Haunt Nights in October

By  //  April 4, 2016

Fresh Meat Needed For Paid Opportunity

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The first auditions for Brevard Zoo’s Trail of Terror production begin in DeLand on April 27, followed by the Brevard Zoo on May 4, Kissimmee on May 11 and Emma Parrish Theatre in Titusville on May 18. (Brevard Zoo Image)

MELBOURNE * BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Trail of Terror is looking to hire actors for the company of its 2016 haunt.

The auditions will be  on April 27 at the Athens Theatre in DeLand, May 4 at Brevard Zoo’s Nyami Nyami River Lodge in Melbourne, May 11 at Osceola Arts in Kissimmee and May 18 at the Emma Parrish Theatre in Titusville. Hopefuls are asked to arrive no later than 6 p.m. on the date and location of their choice.

A resume and headshots are not required; photographs will be taken on site.

“We’re looking for people who would do anything to scare the crap out of someone else,” said Lacey Cruz, the production’s director. “If you want to expand your theatrical horizons, this is the experience for you.”

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Individuals 18 and older of all body types and experience levels are encouraged to attend. Rehearsals run from 6 to 8 p.m.  Sept. 7, 8, 14 and 15, and 7 to 9 p.m.  Sept. 21, 22, 28 and 29; actors must be able to attend at least six rehearsals, with the last two being mandatory.

Haunt nights run from 6 to 11:30 p.m. Oct. 7, 8, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 28 and 29; actors must be able to attend all nine performances. All rehearsals and performances will take place at Brevard Zoo in Melbourne.

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Actors must sign a committed contract to participate. Questions should be directed to Cruz at lcruz@brevardzoo.org or 321-254-9453, ext. 206.