CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Akron RubberDucks will hold their annual auditions for aspiring mascots and National Anthem singers.

Tryouts are Saturday, March 16.

All candidates should enter through the main office entrance at 300 S. Main St. in downtown Akron. Area garages and some street parking are available.

National Anthem singers

National Anthem auditions are 10 a.m. to noon.

The team has 70 home games in 2019.

Check weather; be prepared to sing outside on the concourse over Canal Park’s public-address system. All ages are considered.

Candidates should arrive 15 minutes prior to their appointed time slot. Auditions will be cut off after 90 seconds. No tapes or recordings will be accepted.

To register and reserve a time slot, email Kyle Hixenbaugh at khixenbaugh@akronrubberducks.com or call 330-253-5151 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Mascot auditions

Mascot auditions are 1-2 p.m.

Tryouts are available for four official mascots:

• “Orbit” the space cat

• “Homer” the inflatable pigeon

• “Rubberta” the duck

• “Webster” the duck

Wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to audition. Prior mascot experience is strongly preferred.

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