Auditions for the 2023 season are now closed. Thank you to everyone that participated. Auditions for the 2024 Season will be are January 7th, 2024. Pre-registration will open December 7th, 2023.
AUDITIONS JANUARY 7th, 2024 1-3pm for Dancers ages 13+ (This is an open call audition and instructors will lead you through combinations) 3-4pm for Musicians and Singers ages 13+ (please prepare 1 to 2 1:00 minute songs that showcase your range. 1 in Spanish is preferred but not required) Auditions are held at Alamo City Arts Academy located at 2800 NE Loop 410, suite 307, San Antonio, TX 78218 Auditioning in person is strongly recommended, however if you are unable to attend auditions you may submit your performance reel to fndrsa@gmail.com by 7pm on January 7th, 2024 Those auditioning that wish to get a jump start on the combinations may come to a free workshop on January 6th at Alamo City Arts Academy at 1:30pm. Email fndrsa@gmail.com to secure your spot. Things to consider before auditioning:
Shows are tentatively Fridays and Saturdays June 7th – August 10th 2024. Rehearsals will be on most Sunday’s from 1-4pm. As it gets closer to the show, rehearsals may need to run longer and happen during the week. All cast members will be paid for performances. Pay is based on experience, ability, and the number of routines or songs in which you are cast. If you are selected, there is a mandatory orientation January 21st, 2024.
Audition Tips: Things we are looking for in performers:
Performance ability. Are you smiling, are you excited to be part of this production? Are you performing like you would be comfortable interacting with the audience?
Technical ability. Fiesta Noche del Rio incorporates several different styles of dancing, including Folklorico, Flamenco, Latin Ballroom, Jazz/ Hip-hop and Country Western. You don’t have to be perfect in any discipline, but you must be willing to learn. Fiesta Noche del Rio also incorporates both English and Spanish songs. You do not need to be fluent in either language to be one of our singers but you must be willing to learn.
Physical Stamina. Fiesta Noche del Rio is a high energy, hour and thirty-minute production. It takes place outdoors, at night, in the middle of a Texas summer. You don’t have to be in the best shape of your life at auditions but show us you can handle the 1 hour and 30-minute audition.
Professionalism. As a cast member, you are expected to be at every performance and rehearsal. Your availability to attend rehearsals and performances will affect your casting. We are also looking for performers who can receive and apply feedback, as well as conduct themselves in a respectable manner.
2024 CAST LIST WILL BE POSTED ON THE FIESTA NOCHE DEL RIO WEBSITE by Jan 14th by 7pm