Come be a part of the magic and join our cast & crew!
We’re looking for a large number of dedicated individuals to perform and be a part of our show process, eventually bringing to life the world-class convention entertainment that METROCON is known for in front of thousands of people! We have tons of open parts, and while we love folks who bring a host of skills to the table, minimal experience is all you need to get started down a path to amazing performances!
We’re hosting open auditions for the following OFFICIAL METROCON Events including:
DREAM/fight LIVE!
The Masquerade
METRO Fire Show
METROCON: Abridged
Who We’re Looking For…
We are, first and foremost, aiming to build a volunteer community of caring, dedicated artists and individuals who value equity, effort, and creative collaboration. We also want those folks to have a love of our source material – anime and video games!
When it comes to actual skillset, we’re looking for folks with experience in theater, martial arts, dance, singing, fire spinning/breathing, stage combat, improv, or anything else that might be useful! While we know folks love the idea of joining the community and playing their favorite character(s), we are looking for individuals with existing experience of some kind. If you don’t have any experience with the above skills, we strongly encourage you to check out Black Flag Arts Coalition in Tampa, where many of our performers train and practice year-round in acting, stage combat, sword work, fire spinning, and more! For more info on BFAC click here.
Additionally, cast members are expected to make or acquire their own costumes, so we’re always looking for talented cosplayers and skilled artisans to help make the shows look amazing! You must also be able to attend rehearsals that take place in Tampa, FL, at minimum of twice a week for several months prior to the convention. The detailed rehearsal schedule can be found below, towards the end of the page.
NOTE: Potential cast members must be 18 years old by the start of rehearsals.
16-17 year olds will be considered IF AND ONLY IF a parent, older sibling, guardian, etc. who is 18+ is auditioning as well, and their casting is contingent upon their guardian being cast as well.
What You Get in Return!
We know your time and energy is extremely valuable. Aside from the awesome experience and amazing friendships you’ll make doing the show, we want to make sure you get some reward for the effort you put in!
In return for performing at METROCON’s official shows, you will receive:
– a Cast Badge, allowing you VIP Level access to the convention all weekend long
– 80+ hours of combined training in acting, stage combat, dance, fire spinning, and more – cast members receive a complimentary Unlimited Membership to Black Flag Arts Coalition for February, March, and April (between auditions and rehearsal) to knock the rust off, train in new skills, and meet some of the staff before rehearsal starts; training is taught by experienced/certified professionals in their art (this training would be valued in thousands of dollars at professional workshops around the country!)
– two (2) complimentary three-day passes to METROCON for you to give to friends/family, including tickets to the Masquerade!
– an annual METROCON Cast t-shirt
– discounts and special access to certain future workshops, trainings, etc. offered by Team Dynamite Productions
WHEN AND WHERE
In-person Event Auditions are on 1/12/2025 and 1/18/2025 this year at Lowry Park in Tampa FL, at Shelter 117.
Auditions will begin at 11 AM each day, making TWO total opportunities for auditions – you only need to be present for one day – expect to spend AT MINIMUM about three hours at auditions, however, the earlier you arrive and register, the earlier you might be released. Auditions will run until all applicants are complete. ALL people auditioning must be present at 11 AM for Orientation.
AUDITIONS EACH DAY WILL BE HELD AT SHELTER 117 AT LOWRY PARK IN TAMPA
AUDITION DETAILS
– Complete a performer tryout form, available by clicking the button below! Bring this completed form with you, along with an out of costume headshot/picture attached, to your in-person audition
– wear comfortable, athletic clothes and closed toed athletic shoes to the in-person audition, you’ll be moving around a lot
– your audition will for sure involve a physical warm-up, an interview, and an acting audition; other parts of the audition process are tailored to individuals auditioning for certain types of roles/shows, including a group and individual fight audition, a fire audition (no real fire yet, don’t worry!), a group improv audition, and potentially more.
– NOTE FOR SPECIAL SKILLS: we are at an outdoor public location for auditions, and we do not have the facility to conduct proper musical auditions, facilitate intense tumbling, high falls, actual fire breathing, etc. – all things we will very likely be doing in our shows; if you would like to be considered for these roles, you can submit an In-Person Audition Supplement to provide a demo reel, video singing audition, dance audition, fire reel, action/stunt reel, etc.
SUBMIT ONLINE!
We continue to offer a “virtual” audition and content submission option. If you cannot attend, please submit your virtual audition here. New potential cast members are encouraged to attend in-person auditions, when possible. ALL VIRTUAL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 4PM ON JANUARY 18th, 2025!
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE FOR 2025 (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
ALL PERFORMERS FOR ALL SHOWS: Mandatory Orientation Saturday, May 10th, 2025 from 10 AM to 6 PM. First-year cast members for all shows are required to attend the first-year training workshop on Sunday, 5/11/2025, from 10 AM to 6 PM.
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
DREAM/fight LIVE! – Rehearsals will take place on Saturdays and Sundays, from 2 PM to 6 PM, beginning 5/17/2025
The Masquerade – Rehearsals will take place on Friday nights from 7 PM to 10 PM, and Sunday mornings from 10 AM to 1 PM beginning 5/16/2025.
METRO Fire Show – Rehearsals will take place every Tuesday and Saturday evening, from 7 PM to 10 PM, beginning 5/13/2025.
METRO Night Live – Rehearsals will take place on Wednesday nights from 7PM to 10PM and Saturday mornings from 10 AM to 1 PM beginning 5/14/2025.
REMINDER: All cast members are required to attend the first day of rehearsal, Saturday, May 10th, for Orientation, beginning at 10 AM, as well as a majority of the final weekend of rehearsal before the event (dress rehearsal) on July 19th and load-out on July 20th. This is MANDATORY. Additionally, all performers are required to attend the convention all three days (July 25-27, 2025), and must be present at the Tampa Convention Center for a large portion of the Thursday before the event for tech rehearsals(July 24, 2025). Please ensure that you have the ability to be available from work and other obligations during all rehearsal and show days – exceptions or days that you plan to miss MUST be listed on your audition paperwork and will influence our casting decisions MORE THAN IN PREVIOUS YEARS.
