By James Combs
Lady of the Lake Renaissance Faire to hold cast auditions
Join the family of the Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire and help bring history to life.
Individuals are invited to audition to be a member of the faire ensemble on Saturday, August 21, at 10 a.m., at South Lake High School, 15600 Silver Eagle Road, in Groveland. No previous experience is necessary.
Participants are asked to complete an online audition form, provide a headshot or recent photo, and one of the following:
Cast Ensemble – Please prepare a 30 second monologue read as a character of the Renaissance time.
Vocal Ensemble – Please be prepared to perform 16 measures of an acapella song.
More details about the cast auditions and the online audition form are available at https://lakerenfaire.com/auditions.
The Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire will be held Nov. 5-7 and Nov. 13-14 at 12835 County Landfill Road in Tavares. Between the period props and sets and real-life characters and costumes, visitors will feel like they’ve been transported back in time as a colorful group of cast members educate them what it was like to live in the days of kings and queens. They’ll enjoy jousting tournaments, storytellers, fortunetellers, bag pipers, dance performances and learn about traditional games such as such as checkers, chess and cards.
James Combs was a pillar of Akers Media Group since its inception in 2008. Over the years, he had the honor of interviewing Lake & Sumter County's most fascinating personalities, from innovative business owners to heroic war veterans, bringing their incredible stories to life. Throughout his career, James earned over 50 awards for writing excellence, a testament to his talent and dedication. In 2021, he was inducted into the Akers Media Group Hall of Fame. Sadly, James passed away in 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. His legacy of storytelling and excellence continues to inspire us all.
