Barataria Auditions are STILL going on tomorrow, as of right now. They will be at 1223 S. National, Springfield, Mo. this is a house not a business for the record. They start at 10. And if they get canceled on account of weather it will be announced. Please see http://www.baratariafaire.com/ for more information. Or to keep even more updated join the yahoo group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/baratariafaire/

yeah, we got told to do the 10/5 for here too. So here's mine!

For those that don't know, the 10/5 is 10 things everyone should know about your character and 5 things you will do about faire.

This is Jennifer / Softpaw / Rose / Faylinn/ Whimsy..whatever you want to call me btw...yes I made an LJ for Faylinn :P Feel free to add it if you want.



1 Faylinn is the Queen's Whimsy and social secretary. This means she is both the embodiment of the queens inner child, as well as the one you go to if you want to do anything dealing with the Queen.

2. Faylinn is 235 years old, give or take a few years. She's been the Whimsy since she was 85

3.Faylinn comes from a troop of fairies that can turn into fairy cats. Which is why she has a pink tail. And why her little sister is usually about asleep in cat form.

4. Faylinn adores her job but adores Queen Titania even more. She will do most anything for her and is as protective as she can be of her.

5. Faylinn has a bad case of......OH SHINY!! ......BUTTERFLY!! .....YARN!! ......BIRD! ...MOUSEY!!

6. Faylinn has a harp and a basket of stuff. Messing with either with out asking gets you fussed at. And covered in glitter. This also goes extra for messing with her sleeping sister.

7 Faylinn has no real concept of stuff that will hurt her. Hey swords are SHINY!.

8. Faylinn likes tea, and all the lil cutesy foods that goes with it. Especially the sweet stuff.

9. Faylinn + sugar = super ultra hyper = STAY CLEAR!!

10. Faylinn loves flowers and mushrooms.




1. Play her harp for her Queen.

2. Keep track of who wants to meet with the Queen when. As well as anything else the Queen needs her to keep track of.

3. Bat at shiny things.

4 Blow Bubbles.

5. Help her majesty out as needed.

Don't Forget!

Auditions are THIS WEEKEND! On Saturday! And on Sunday is a costuming workshop!

Location: 1223 S. National Springfield Mo. 65804

Appointments will be made by email only; please email eric@baratariafaire.com the following information:

Real Name:
Contact phone #:
Email:
Character name (or role):
Brief Character description:
Requested Day and Time of Audition:

Auditions will be posted on a first come, first serve basis. If your requested time is not available you will be contacted to reschedule. So you may want to include any times you are absolutely not available.

Appointments are not entirely necessary, if you'd like to just show up and wait, feel free, we'll work you in, and will also have the above information on forms to fill out on-site.

Thanks Blaine for the link sent to the Yahoo group

http://www.news-leader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=DO&Dato=20091212&Kategori=\NEWS01&Lopenr=912120801&Ref=PH

pictures 13 and 43 in particular

We will be marching in the Spfld. Christmas Parade on Dec. 12th!! We will be passing out flyers and promoting Barataria. Anyone willing or interested can meet us. The parade is at 1:00 pm and we line up on South Avenue between Elm and Grant at around 12:30. Come in Garb if you have it. If not then just come!!

Dates for the next rounds of Auditions for Barataria Faire have been announced.

There are still roles available as general cast, you can find the list here. You are also free to make up your own character and audition with them, but we NEED the roles on the cast page filled. Auditions are necessary for cast members.

2nd round will be held on Saturday Jan 9th and the 3rd will be on Saturday Jan 30th. Auditions will be in 30 minute increments with a lunch break at noon. Auditions will be open and located at 1223 S National Ave, Springfield MO 65804. Appointments will be made by email only; please email eric@baratariafaire.com the following information:

Real Name:
Contact phone #:
Email:
Character name (or role):
Brief Character description:
Requested Day and Time of Audition:

Auditions will be posted on a first come, first serve basis. If your requested time is not available you will be contacted to reschedule. So you may want to include any times you are absolutely not available.

Appointments are not entirely necessary, if you'd like to just show up and wait, feel free, we'll work you in, and will also have the above information on forms to fill out on-site.

*pokes her head in, blows glitter and rose petals on everyone and scampers off*

yeah, we got told to do the 10/5 for here too. So here's mine!

For those that don't know, the 10/5 is 10 things everyone should know about your character and 5 things you will do about faire.



1 Faylinn is the Queen's Whimsy and social secretary. This means she is both the embodiment of the queens inner child, as well as the one you go to if you want to do anything dealing with the Queen.

2. Faylinn is 234 years old, give or take a few years. She's been the Whimsy since she was 85

3.Faylinn comes from a troop of fairies that can turn into fairy cats. Which is why she has a pink tail. And why her little sister is usually about asleep in cat form.

4. Faylinn adores her job but adores Queen Titania even more. She will do most anything for her and is as protective as she can be of her.

5. Faylinn has a bad case of......OH SHINY!! ......BUTTERFLY!! .....YARN!! ......BIRD! ...MOUSEY!!

6. Faylinn has a harp and a basket of stuff. Messing with either with out asking gets you fussed at. And covered in glitter.

7 Faylinn has no real concept of stuff that will hurt her. Hey swords are SHINY!.

8. Faylinn likes tea, and all the lil cutesy foods that goes with it. Especially the sweet stuff.

9. Faylinn + sugar = super ultra hyper = STAY CLEAR!!

10. Faylinn loves flowers and mushrooms.




1. Play her harp for her Queen.

2. Keep track of who wants to meet with the Queen when. As well as anything else the Queen needs her to keep track of.

3. Bat at shiny things.

4 Blow Bubbles.

5. Help her majesty out as needed.Faylinn the Queen's Whimsy's 10 - 5

First round of auditions went super well! If you didn't make it you missed some fun times too.

Cast list as of now is the following..Bolded ones are still needed

Pirate Council:

Pirate King “Captain Black” - Eric Williams

Mic the Scallywag - Mic B.

Captain Armando De La Garza - David Lopez

Jack Rackham “Calico Jack” - Chuck Tinsley

Edward “Blackbeard” Teach - Rob Witt

Lady Mary Killigrew - Open

Captain Grace O’Mally - Susi Matthews Cannon

Anne Bonny - Cathrine Tinsley

Mary Read - Leah Backus

Cutlass Liz - Robyn Slicer

Captain William Kidd - Open

Captain Ninane - Di Taylor

Captains Yuri and Boris Smiroff (Russian Pirate Brothers) - Bob Simmons & Thadeus Wilson

Sergei Chekhov (Russian Navigator)- Shane Graham

(various other Pirate Captains, Navigators, and cut throats) - Open

Light Fae Court

Her Magnificence the Faerie Queen Titania - Julie Williams

The Faerie Princess - Violet Tinsley

Chancellor of Her Magnificence - This Character helps with the laws and justice of the Fae court, as well as works with foreign affairs. (Open for audition)

The Queens Whimsy, Faylinn - Jennifer Simmons

The Seelie Fool - Open

Queens Guard - Will guard the queen during the days events (Open for audition)

Court Wizard - Self Explanatory (Open for audition)

The Faerie Dance Mistresses - Heather Billings & Marjorie Grotts

The Children’s Faerie Guide (Keeper of the dust) - This character will help the queen with the ceremonies that take place during faire like the fairy (knighting) ceremony for the kids. (Open for audition)

Meg Moulch (House Brownie) - Sheryl Crisp

Various Light Faeries - (Open for audition, please feel free to make up your own Faerie!)


Dark Fae Court

King Sepsis - Wayne C. Owens

Queen Mab - Liz Slawson

The Red Caps - Benjamin Brentlinger (We still need one more Open for audition)

Dark Court Wizard - Pam Owens

Fool - Unseelie court jester(Open for audition)

Will O’ Wisp - Robyn Solley

Various Dark Fae - (Open for auditions please feel free to make up your own Faerie!)

Foreigners

Gypsy Diplomats - Rick King

Aravaun (Mischievous Elf) -Tommy T.

Captain David Jones “Davy Jones” - (Open for audition)


There is no set date yet for the next round of Auditions. Contact Eric for more information at Eric@Baratariafaire.com

The 1st round of auditions will be held on Sept. 12th & 13th, at the skinny Improv. 301 Park Central E Springfield, MO 65806 From 10am till 5pm in 30 minute increments with a lunch break at noon. If, for whatever reasons, you cannot make those times please let us know, and we will try to work with you.

Auditions will be by appointment only. If you cannot make this first round of auditions, and you want a major part, then please contact me and we will discuss it. Appointments will be made by email only. eric@baratariafaire.com Please include the following information:

Real Name:
Contact phone #:
Email:
Character name (or role):
Brief Character description:
Requested Day and Time of Audition:

Auditions will be posted on a first come, first serve basis. If your requested time is not available you will be contacted to reschedule. So you may want to include any times you are absolutely not available.

Those who are already cast in a major role, in place of an audition, will need to schedule a character introduction either during auditions or orientation.

It is recommended that you do not audition in costume as no characters (other than the obvious exceptions) are guaranteed until after auditions, and all costumes have to be approved. We say this as we do not want you to go to the expense of a costume for a character you may, or may not, play. You may, however, use props.

If you are wanting to perform as part of a duo or team all partners/team members do need to audition together.

http://www.baratariafaire.com/?page_id=10

Cast List

Pirate Council:

Pirate King “Captain Black”-Eric Williams

Mic the Scallywag-Mic B.

Captain Armando De La Garza-David Lopez

Jack Rackham “Calico Jack”- Chuck Tinsley

Edward “Blackbeard” Teach-Rob Witt

Lady Mary Killigrew-Open

Captain Grace O’Mally-Susi Mathews-Cannon

Anne Bonny-Cathrine Tinsley

Mary Read-Leah Backus

Captain William Kidd-Open

Captain Ninane-Di Taylor

Russian Pirate Brothers-Bob Simmons & Thadeus Wilson

(various other Pirate Captains, Navigators, and cut throats)-Open

Light Fae Court

Her Magnificence the Faerie Queen-Julie Williams

The Faerie Princess-Violet Tinsley

Chancellor of Her Magnificence- This Character helps with the laws and justice of the Fae court, as well as works with foreign affairs. (Open for audition)

The Queens Whimsy-This is the Queens fool and also helps the Queen with her scheduling and daily affairs. (Open for audition)

Queens Guard- Will guard the queen during the days events (Open for audition)

Court Wizard-Self Explanatory (Open for audition)

The Faerie Dance Mistresses-Heather Billings & Marjorie Grotts

The Children’s Faerie Guide (Keeper of the dust)-This character will help the queen with the ceremonies that take place during faire like the fairy (knighting) ceremony for the kids. (Open for audition)

Various Light Faeries-(Open for audition)

Dark Fae Court

King Sepsis-Wayne C. Owens

Queen Mab-Historical character (Open for audition)

The Red Caps-Guards (Open for audition)

Dark Court Wizard-Pam Owens

Fool-Unseelie court jester(Open for audition)

Will O’ Wisp-Robyn Solley

Various Dark Fae-(Open for auditions)

Foreigners

Gypsy Diplomats-Rick & Zia King

Aravaun (Mischievous Elf) -This character is not part of any court. This character is somewhat like Loki or Puck (Open for audition)

Captain David Jones “Davy Jones”-(Open for audition) (in contract discussions)

( Audition information behind cut  )

The 1st round of auditions will be held on Sept. 12th & 13th, from 10am to 6pm in 30 minute increments with a lunch break at noon. If, for whatever reasons, you cannot make those times please let us know, and we will try to work with you. We have a location, but I would like to hold them in a different location. So I will be posting the location next week.

Auditions will be by appointment only. If you cannot make this first round of auditions, and you want a major part, then please contact me and we will discuss it. Appointments will be made by email only. eric@baratariafaire.com Please include the following information:

Real Name:
Contact phone #:
Email:
Character name (or role):
Brief Character description:
Requested Day and Time of Audition:

Auditions will be posted on a first come, first serve basis. If your requested time is not available you will be contacted to reschedule. So you may want to include any times you are absolutely not available.

Those who are already cast in a major role, in place of an audition, will need to schedule a character introduction either during auditions or orientation.

It is recommended that you do not audition in costume as no characters (other than the obvious exceptions) are guaranteed until after auditions, and all costumes have to be approved. We say this as we do not want you to go to the expense of a costume for a character you may, or may not, play. You may, however, use props.

If you are wanting to perform as part of a duo or team all partners/team members do need to audition together.

Audition forms are uploaded in the files section of the Yahoo group

Any chance of getting Elvendrums?

Please..EVERYONE, don't get to bogged down in trying to make your Fae "accurate" to legends. Celtic legends are not the end all of faedome. Let your imagination free! The modern interpretation of fairies are just as valid as the old darker legends. Play! We're trying to not set as many rules for characters for this faire.

Though for research I really do recommend the works of Brian Froud.

If your really concerned, or just want to bounce ideas off me like Omega has been, feel free to email or poke me on IM with specific questions about fae Vannesa_Felis@hotmail.com

AIM Faekitty3
ICQ 24985328
Yahoo! VannesaSoftpawfelis
MSN Vannesa_felis@hotmail.com
Google Talk fae.kitty@gmail.com

Pirates need to bug Eric *grins*


Here's some tips for those of you working on designing your fairy outfits.

You have no fabric or color restrictions for the Fae...I do still recommend you use as much natural fabric as possible for the sheer comfort factor. But since many of the best Fae fabrics are not natural, a mix of the two would be best. Prints on fabric are ok..but let’s really try to stay away from super modern looking ones...and of course..no SpongeBob or Transformer prints or the like *grins*

Christmas is coming so keep an eye out there for shiny things that would work as trims! Anything goes if you can work it in.

Flowers and other bits of nature can be used as trims as well.

Fabric can be airbrushed! And painted normally as well.

The wings I will be teaching you all to make work best if fitted down the back of a bodice/corset or inside a pocket sewn onto the back of your outfit. But if your outfit calls for the wings to be strapped on we can work with that.

You can take an existing outfit and Fae it up too! Like these here... http://www.fantasycouture.com/gallery.htm I know Julie has plans to do something like this.

If your needing inspiration look up fantasy artists like Amy brown, Nene Thomas, Meredith Dillman, Kathleen Lowe, Marjolein Gulinski, Jessica Galbreth, and Shelah Dow to name a few... or search for fairies on http://www.epilogue.net


And lastly..I will NOT be making you all coat yourself in glitter...like some Fae do..if you want to go for it..but I know some of you are "allergic" to that much glitter :P :)


oh..and there is one MAJOR restriction..not to worried about it right now with who we have on board currently but..should say it.

Fairies are not to show to much skin. If your worried its to much ask me and I'll let you know..but a good rule of thumb..if it wont fly at Disneyworld it wont fly here..

erm no pun intended..

For the faire..not for the auditions..

Barataria will be transported to Springfield Mo. on Sept. 25th & 26th 2010 at 10 AM in the morning.

Yes these are our dates.

Mark it down!

Audition dates will be announced later.

Cast

The Pirate Court

Pirate King; Capt'n. Black; Eric Williams
Pirate Council (various other Pirate Captains, Navigators, and cut throats from various places, races, era's and or times historical or not.)
Some or All of these below as well as others
Jack Rackham; OPEN
William Kidd; OPEN
Edward Teach "Blackbeard"; Rob Witt
Grace O'Mally; OPEN
Lady Mary Killigrew: OPEN
Russian Pirate Brothers; Thad & Bob
and various other non-historical Pirates; OPEN

Seelie Court

Seelie Queen; "Julie Williams"
Seelie Princess: "Peasblossom"; (Violet Tinsley)
Seelie Princess entourage cast children cousins of Princess;OPEN
Chancellor Of The Seelie Court; OPEN
Seelie Dance Mistresses; Heather Billings & Marjorie Grotts
Seelie Court Wizard; OPEN
Seelie Guard: (There will be 2); OPEN
Seelie Fool; (The Queens Whimsy); OPEN
Childrens Faerie Guide (Keeper of the Dust) OPEN
Seelie Faeries; OPEN

UnSeelie Court

King Sepsis; Wayne C. Owens
Queen Mab; OPEN
Unseelie Guard "The Red Caps" (There will be 2 to 4); OPEN
Court Wizard or Mage; OPEN
Unseelie Fool; OPEN
Willow O` Wisp; Robyn Solley
UnSeelie Faeries; (no faces) They will be wearing masks; OPEN

Others

Gypsy Diplomat team; Rick & Zia King
Aravaun: Chaotic Elf (This is a puck like character); OPEN
Captain David Jones (Agent of the United Fleet); OPEN



There will be many of you that have Ideas for cast members and WE WILL BE OPEN TO ANY IDEAS!!!!

Some may want to audition for a part not on this list if the character fits then we will add it. If you have something in mind contact Eric directly.

Auditions will be announced soon. So people will have plenty of time to prepare for the event.

ericcaptdrake just posted this on yahoo..

there will be a Seelie (with a Queen)and UnSeelie (with a King) court as well as a pirate King & Queen and a pirate council or court. The basic story is the two Fae courts have united for a short time using their combined magic to bring the Pirate King & Queen and court or Barataria (The Pirate Government) to help them. Mankind has started to forget the Fae and are losing faith that they even exist. Now that the Pirate Royals and their Court or council is here the Fae hope to convince, glamor or all around bribe them to help however they can. Of course the UnSeelie King has his own goals and plans as well, and who knows how the Pirates feel about their current predicament.

So there is a basic outline. I will be posting more when we have details. This will be very This will be very interesting indeed.

Let your Imaginations abound!!!

And as I said in reply please don't get your heart set on trying out for a known Fae role such as Titania puck or Mab or any others. We don't know if we'll be using those yet!

And pirates! I've gotten a lot of Fae feedback but not so much with the pirates. Please remember we need those too.

This is going to be lots of fun but hard work and there will be guidelines to the roles we need filled.

*edit* Eric's told me we may be using some named fae so have at it if you want to try for one of them.

Not much here yet of course but welcome! We hope to make this a fantastic faire. More information will be posted as it is figured out.