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On May 1st, 2009, Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) is starting auditions for performers for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games.
As of right now, there are approximately 3200 applications that have been submitted, but that’s nowhere close to what they’re looking for. VANOC wants a pool of 7500 applications so they have some options to chose from.
The sooner you apply by filling out an application at www.vancouver2010.com/ceremonies, the sooner you are going to know if your application was successful.
“We need performers to bring our mass choreography to life on the floor of BC Place. But, just as importantly, we need performance volunteers to act as athlete marshals, placard bearers to lead countries into the stadium and audience leaders who’ll help spectators participate in the show.” Said David Atkins the executive producer of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
Volunteer performers must be 17 or older by May 1, 2009 to apply; there is no upper age limit. You don’t need to have any previous experience, though this isn’t a Canadian Idol competition.
For more information on ways to participate in the ceremonies, please visit www.vancouver2010.com/ceremonies.