Our casting and auditions are outlined below. If you do not see an upcoming audition, email us! We're always auditioning!
Open Auditions:
Open auditions for any of our show series listed below, or any other available one-off show productions, special events and more.
-Please email boomboombasics@gmail.com to schedule or for questions/information.
-Auditions are first come first serve, and drop-ins are welcome.
-Please prepare 1-2 performances/routines for audition.
-Music if necessary to your act should be supplied on a phone, ipod, ipad, thumb drive or mobile playing device (no CDs).
-Please bring your resume/experience to include: contact information, bio, educational experience, performance experience, references, links, photos, video (or fill out the appropriate form below for the show of which you are auditioning for.
-Emcees and stage kittens shall audition with on-the-spot introductions & clean-up from other audition acts (emcees are also welcome to bring other stage material/bits).
RVA Cabaret:
2019 Season TBA
Gallery5, Richmond, VA
Call time 7pm, doors 8, show 9
-Show Info: Benefit burlesque & variety show series & format; non-paying.
-Casting for: All genres variety performers (no fire or aerial), emcee, stage kitten. Performers please submit 2 acts (1 act + kittening or co-hosting acceptable).
-Seeking: door/merch help, photographers/videographers, raffle prizes, vendors, sponsors, please email to sign up!
-please click here for performance submission form & full casting info.
Boom Boom Basics Student Recitals:
2019 Season TBA
Gallery5, Richmond, VA
Call time 6-7pm, doors 8pm, show 9pm
-Show Info: Burlesque show, variety format, open to solo, duet or small group performance, paid cut-of-the-door.
-Casting for: Performers of all genres, emcee, stage kitten. Performers please submit 2 acts (1 act + kittening or co-hosting acceptable).
- Seeking: door/merch help, photographers/videographers, raffle prizes, vendors, sponsors, please email to sign up!
-please click here for performance submission form & full casting info.
PurpleLife RVA:
2019 Season: 3rd Saturdays of every month
Godfrey's, Richmond, VA
Call time 9pm, doors/show 10pm
-Show Info: Danceparty + variety show, open to solo, duet or small group performance.
-Casting for: All genres variety performers, stage kitten, gogo dancers (all positions paid), DJs. Performers please submit 1-2 acts (1 act + gogo available).
-Seeking: Occasional auxiliary or backup dancers, photographers/videographers, sponsors.
-Please click here for performance casting survey & full casting info.
Butchertown Burlesque:
2019 Season TBA
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, Richmond, VA
Call time 5pm, doors 7:30pm, show 8pm
-Show Info: Vintage classic, live band, burlesque floor show, open to solo, duet or small group performance.
-Casting for: Performers (for experienced performers), stage kitten and jazz/blues bands (all positions paid). Performers please submit 2 acts (1 act + kittening acceptable).
- Seeking: door/merch help, photographers/videographers, raffle prizes, vendors, sponsors
- Please click here for performance casting survey & full casting info.
RemIX: Neo-Burlesque & Variety at IX Art Park:
2019 Season: 4th Saturdays of every month
IX Art Park, Charlottesville, VA
Call time 7pm, doors 8pm, show 9pm
-Show Info: Neo burlesque & variety show series & format, open to solo, duet or small group performance.
-Casting for: All genres variety performers (no fire or aerial), emcee, stage kitten (all positions paid). Performers please submit 2 acts (1 act + kittening or co-hosting acceptable).
-Seeking: merch help, photographers/videographers, raffle prizes, vendors, sponsors,
- Please click here for performance casting survey & full casting info.
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