FRISCO, TEXAS (January 25, 2016) - The Frisco RoughRiders, the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, are pleased to announce an open audition for a variety of different performance positions for the 2016 season. The Riders will host auditions for those interested in a role as a mascot performer, in-game/on-field host, or entertainment CREW member on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Dr Pepper Ballpark and National Anthem auditions over the next month.

Interested applicants must submit a headshot and resume to Gina Pierce at [email protected]. Demo reels can also be submitted with a headshot and resume using a YouTube link, dropbox link, or WeTransfer.com download. Once an application has been received, the RoughRiders will send confirmation and a time slot for the audition along with prep notes, location information, and directions.

The club is looking for mascot performers of various heights: 5'10"-6'0, 5'7"-5'9", and under 5'0". Mascots in the 5'10"-6'0" range must be able to dance and tumble in the costume.

In-game hosts will emcee a pregame show along with mid-inning contests and make various announcements around the ballpark for all 70 home games. Past applicants are encouraged to re-apply.

Entertainment CREW members are essential for executing gameday contests, inning breaks, and more. Interested candidates need to be professional, reliable, responsible, and organized as well as take direction well and have a passion for performing!

For those interested in singing the National Anthem at a Riders game, the audition process is in two steps. In order to apply, performers must send a video submission to [email protected] through YouTube, Dropbox, or WeTransfer.com by Wednesday, February 17. All videos will be reviewed and finalists will be invited to Round Two of the auditions. Round Two auditions will take place on Saturday Feb 27, 2016 at Stonebriar Mall in Frisco. The National Anthem singers will be chosen from this round of finalists and invited to sing at a game during the 2016 RoughRiders season.

For more information on the auditions, contact RoughRiders Director of Game Entertainment Gina Pierce at [email protected].

The RoughRiders will open their 2016 home schedule at Dr Pepper Ballpark on Thursday, April 14 and host 70 home dates through Labor Day, Monday, September 5. Season ticket packages and group and hospitality offerings for the RoughRiders 2016 season can be reserved by calling (972) 731-9200 or emailing [email protected]. Single-game tickets will go on sale to the public in March.

About the RoughRiders

The Frisco RoughRiders are the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers and play their games at beautiful Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Texas. The team was founded in 2003 and has finished first among all Double-A franchises in attendance in each of the last 11 seasons (2005-2015). In August 2014, the RoughRiders were purchased by an ownership group led by Chuck Greenberg and Scott Sonju. The new ownership group has spearheaded numerous major franchise improvements, from a completely new team identity to massive additions and upgrades to Dr Pepper Ballpark, including a giant new video board, sound system, sports bar, team store, improved food service and menu, and a complete overhaul of in-game entertainment. The improvements earned the Riders and the City of Frisco "Best Ballpark Renovation" of 2015 by Ballpark Digest in the under $6 million category. More than 130 former RoughRiders players have gone on to play Major League Baseball, including All-Stars Chris Davis, Elvis Andrus, Adrian Gonzalez and Ian Kinsler. For more information on the Frisco RoughRiders and Dr Pepper Ballpark, please visit RidersBaseball.com or contact Nathan Barnett at (972) 334-1976 or via e-mail at [email protected].

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