The Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe is seeking local children ages 11 to 15 to perform as Gloomies during the 102nd Burning of Zozobra, scheduled for Friday, Sept. 4, at Fort Marcy Park. This year’s theme, ‘Tyranny of Gloom vs. the Spirit of ’76,’ will commemorate America’s 250th anniversary.
Burning of Zozobra Details
Gloomies are featured performers who dance around Old Man Gloom before the figure is set ablaze, helping bring the annual celebration to life before an audience of roughly 50,000 people and viewers around the world. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 17, and auditions will be held Saturday, July 18, at Fort Marcy Park.
Participants selected for the cast must attend all scheduled rehearsals throughout August, as well as a mandatory dress rehearsal before the event. The Burning of Zozobra serves as the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe’s largest annual fundraiser, with proceeds supporting youth-focused nonprofit organizations throughout northern New Mexico.
Original reporting: KOAT Albuquerque — read the source article.
