Tippitywitchet
Productions is heading back to Shock-O-Con, Havre de Grace’s premier horror
convention!
Shock-O-Con 2 will
take place August 23 - August 25, 2024 at the STAR Centre in Havre de Grace
Maryland, and Tippitywitchet Productions is now casting for BOTH the Friday
night Shock-And-Awe Burlesque, Drag, and Sideshow Extravaganza! (aka SAW), and
six three-act mini sideshows, which will take place at the Tippitywitchet booth over
the course of the weekend.
Performers are welcome to apply for both SAW and the sideshow, and may be
hired to work both events.
Applications will close on June 15, and all applicants will be notified
by June 29.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted, so please be sure to answer
all required questions!
Have questions? You can contact me, London St. Juniper, at London.stj@gmail.com
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SHOCK-AND-AWE
SAW will take place in the main auditorium at STAR Centre, and acts
should be tailored for a large audience and theatre seating. Full theatrical
lighting is available, and assistance in elevating visual aspects of existing
acts may be available through convention coordinator Bob Denton (props, set
pieces, etc). “Think big!” he says!
We are looking for burlesque, drag, sideshow, and variety performances of
all styles. Acts do not need to represent specific horror
properties, but Tippitywitchet asks that performers consider horror aesthetics
in designing their presentations. An aerial point is available (requires proof
of insurance). Fire is a possibility (requires proof of insurance). Gore and
fake blood are welcome, with appropriate preparations on the part of the
performer (i.e. let’s plan for cleanup).
Tippitywitchet will never accept glitter pours.
Compensation:
· $125 guarantee per act, plus a share of pooled
tips
· Photos of your act
· Weekend pass to the convention
· Opportunity to sell performer merch at
the Tippitywitchet booth
· Priority casting in the daytime
sideshow
· No travel stipend is available
Amenities and
Accessibility:
· Performer-only greenroom
· Secure storage for props
· Greenroom and restrooms are level with
the main stage
· There are no covid protocols in place
at this time
Call time: 7:30pm August 23, 2024
Doors: 9:00pm
Show: 9:30pm
Optional tech is scheduled for Saturday, August 17; local performers are
encouraged to attend. An optional convention-sponsored photoshoot may be
scheduled for promotional purposes; all performers who attend will be given photos
for their own use.
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SIDESHOW
Performance styles
may include: aerials (with proof of insurance), belly dance, drag, glass walking,
bed-of-nails, juggling, human blockhead, sword-ladder, fire eating (with proof
of insurance), pole dancing (must bring your own pole), grinding, tumbling,
contortion, stilt walking, brain flossing, magic, strongman, balloon-twisting,
animal traps, and other traditional circus arts.
A raised stage will
be provided, and performers are welcome to perform on the stage or in front of
the booth on the convention floor. A secure changing area will be available to
performers. Acts should consider an all-ages, “PG13” audience.
Compensation:
· $50 per act (3-10 minutes), plus individual
tips. Additional busking opportunities available (by schedule, as requested, for
tips only). Performers may request to perform multiple times.
· Weekend pass to the convention (for
performer use, not for resale).
· Opportunity to sell performer merch at
the Tippitywitchet booth.
· No travel stipend is available.
