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! If you’ve never had experience at any of those things but love the idea of playing your favorite characters on stage, don’t worry – experience is always helpful but in return for your participation, you receive 5 weeks of exceptional training in acting, stage combat, fire spinning, and whatever other relevant skills you might need for your role!

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 once 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.