METROCON 2010 Mascot Auditions

Do you have what it takes to represent the largest anime convention in Florida?  Do you have charisma and a desire to entertain thousands of people?

We are looking for two guys and two girls to be Mascots for the METROCON 2010. So, if you think you've got what we are looking for, read on, check the rules, and get ready!

The tryouts will take place Saturday, February 20, 2010 at the Museum of Science and Industry in Tampa, Florida.

Please direct all questions to Jamie Rich, Mascot Coordinator at lolita.minako@gmail.com.

MASCOT TRYOUT INFORMATION:

• You must sign a non-disclosure agreement for your participation in this event.

• You must be 18 years of age at auditions to participate.

• You WILL be required to create and perform in skits on stage and weekend long events at METROCON 2010.

• You must be able to attend practices in Tampa, FL on any of the following dates:

• *Not all listed dates will be used for rehearsals.  Dates and times for mascot-related rehearsals and meetings will be chosen from these dates based on the availability of all mascots and the coordinator.  Dates and times will be communicated via email in advance.  All scheduled dates in these emails are mandatory.

TRYOUT TIME/LOCATION:

You must appear for the tryouts on the following date:

Saturday, February 20, 2010.

Orientation/Tryouts start promptly at 9 am.

Please arrive at the starting time.  After your interview has been completed, you may leave the park.

IMPORTANT: You must sit through the entire orientation. If you arrive after orientation you will not be allowed to participate in Mascot tryouts!

Schedule:

• 9 am: Registration and Orientation

• Interview (dependant on what number you are)

• You may leave after your interview is over.

• Winners will be announced on the website the week following the competition.  Everyone trying out will be notified of the winners via email within one week of auditions.

TRYOUT INFORMATION:

If you would like to tryout to be a METROCON Mascot, please take note of the following:

You must sign a non-disclosure agreement for your participation in this event.

RULES:

• You must attend the METROCON 2010 Mascot Orientation to be interviewed.

• You must currently be 18 to participate.

• You may be female or male.

• For the interview part of the tryout, please wear clothes that you would wear to a business interview (no formalwear, just nice clothes). Costumes will NOT be worn during the interview process or at any time during the audition process.

• Your schedule must be flexible enough so that with proper notice you can attend METROCON -related functions and required event rehearsals.

WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU:

• You will need to complete a packet to bring with you to auditions, sealed with a staple (no paperclips, please).  It will contain the following:

• A completely filled out METROCON 2010 - Mascot Tryout entry form.
      NOTE: Extra forms at tryouts will NOT be provided.

Mascot Tryout Form - PDF
Mascot Tryout Form - DOC

IMPORTANT: You MUST attach a normal, out of costume picture of yourself to your form.
Make sure all forms and pictures are stapled together (no paperclips please).

CONTESTANT CONSIDERATIONS:

All contestants will be interviewed by judges and will be judged based partially on their appearance, personality and responses to questions.  Other considerations may also be as follows:

• Appearance
• Personality
• Crowd presence
• Physical Fitness

METROCON reserves the right to judge mascot entrants based on considerations not contained within this document and as it sees fit. Contestant scores will not be released to the contestant or the public. All judge’s decisions are final.

PRIZES:

• Each Mascot gets to be on all of the METROCON 2010 publicity materials. (METROCON website, commercials, advertisements, photos, etc...)
• A VIP Pass to METROCON 2010 for the winners, as well as a VIP pass plus one VIP guest ticket to METROCON 2011.

MASCOT DUTIES:

Duties at METROCON may include but are not limited to:

• Speaking in public, hosting events, awarding prizes, etc…
• Creating an original costume for the convention based on the theme presented that year.
• Promoting METROCON at other conventions or events.
• Mascots MUST attend a photoshoot specifically for publicity photos at a later date.
• Mascots MAY be required to attend other METROCON promotional events. 

PARTICIPATION IN METROCON:

• Mascots may tryout for and enter any other show/event at METROCON 2010. (Chess Match, The Fantasy Masquerade, etc..)
• Mascots may host or participate in running panels at METROCON 2010 as long as it doesn't interfere with their duties.
• Mascots are not allowed to compete in any contest in regards to METROCON 2010. (Costume, Cosplay, Anime Idol, online photo contests, etc...)

CONDUCT:

• Mascots are a representatives of METROCON prior to and during the convention. Mascots are expected to conduct themselves in a courteous and professional manner of which METROCON would approve. This includes participation in any advertising campaigns, photos, online forums, chat rooms, blogs or when speaking about the convention and guests. Even if Mascots are not acting in an official capacity, inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. Others still view them as representatives of METROCON.
• Mascots may not abuse the privilege of being a Mascot for METROCON. This includes but is not limited to using the position to give out free tickets, access guests when it is outside their duties or helping friends skip ahead in a line.
• Mascots should realize that their duties must always be their highest priority and should take precedence over other activities (i.e.: attending a panel, getting autographs from guests, sitting in artists' alley, etc.)

DISCLAIMER:

• If a mascot cannot fulfill their duties for any reason or misrepresents the convention in any way, METROCON reserves the right to choose a new mascot from the list of this year's contestants.
• As a representative of METROCON, Mascots must follow all convention rules and considerations.  METROCON reserves the right to replace a Mascot who is in violation of the rules and standards of practice. 
• METROCON reserves the right to revoke a Mascot's lifetime pass if the duties of the Mascot are not upheld or if disciplinary action is needed.