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The on-site casting call for the ninetieth anniversary of the Pageant of the Masters took place Jan 6-8 . Photo / Clara Beard
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A volunteer has his measurements taken during the Pageant of the Masters audition . The casting call saw more than 700 participants go through the 15 minute process over the weekend . Photo / Clara Beard
County , and sometimes travel as far as Los Angeles or San Diego to take part .
“ When the Pageant first started 90 years ago , it was primarily a Laguna Beach community event ,” said Sharbie Higuchi , Festival of Arts Marketing / PR Director . “ And now , over the years , it ’ s definitely growing fast . We have volunteers that come from all over .”
For some cast hopefuls , the audition will be their first . For others , trying out for the show is an annual tradition . Typically , about 40 percent of cast members have been in the show before .
“ It is common to see several generations of the same family volunteering for different aspects of the show ,” Higuchi said . “ Not only is it a great way to spend your summer with friends and loved ones , but also , by volunteering for the Pageant , students can earn credit towards community service requirements .”
At last weekend ’ s casting call , around 700 prospective cast members were measured and photographed . Refreshments were served , and those in attendance had the opportunity to meet the Pageant ’ s creative and technical staff .
If behind-the-scenes work is more your style , the Pageant is still looking for volunteers to help with wardrobe , makeup , and headdress departments , as well as cast area coordinators and refreshment servers , among other positions .
“ We need roughly about 500 volunteers in total , not only to be in the show but also backstage ,” Higuchi said . “ We teach volunteers how to apply makeup as makeup artists . We also need volunteers to help in the costume department , be runners , or make sure people are where they need to be at a particular time . So there are various roles . You don ’ t have to be on stage if you want to volunteer .”
To make an audition appointment , contact the Pageant of the Masters Casting Department at ( 949 ) 494-3663 .
The Pageant of the Masters is celebrating its 90th-anniversary next summer with the production Art Colony : In the Company of Artists , with shows nightly from July 7 – September 1 , 2023 . Advance tickets are now on sale , starting at $ 35 per person . To stay up to date on all things Pageant of the Masters and Festival of Arts , follow the Festival at @ FestivalPageant and visit www . foapom . com .
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