News: Fright Fest Auditions at Great Escape!

Posted at 12:25 AM EDT (0425 GMT)

Aug. 20th, 2004 -- With fearful thoughts of summer's waning days, The Great Escape is prepared to add a frightening new dimension to the onset of fall with an early casting call for actors and actresses to audition for its freakish mix of Fright Fest shows.  Now entering its sixth season at The Great Escape, Fright Fest is the park's month-long array of events and activities in celebration of Halloween.

The Great Escape hopes to lure performers to the park for auditions on Friday, September 3.  Tryouts will be held inside the Bavarian Palace from 5 - 9 p.m. for the following shows: "Zambora," "Monster Mash," and  "Hangman."  Auditions will also take place for a variety of street performer positions.

Fright Fest runs from October 2 - October 31, Saturdays and Sundays only.  The park is open from noon - 10 p.m. on Saturdays and from noon - 8 p.m. on Sundays.

Fright Fest features a wide array of Halloween and fall themed activities including: the area's largest, most intricate, high-tech haunted house; hundreds of pumpkins and ghouls, a trick or treat trail for youngsters, live shows and performances, and much more.

For more information about Fright Fest auditions, contact James Wilkinson at JRW Productions at (212) 802-7436.