On-Field Host and PA Announcer Tryouts Saturday, March =39th
February 13, 2019 - Atlantic League (AtL)
Long Island Ducks News Release
(Central Islip, N.Y.) - The Long Island Ducks today announced the club will be hosting tryouts for the on-field host position on Saturday, March 9th. This is THE opportunity to become one of the faces of entertainment for the Ducks during the club's 20th Anniversary Season.
Auditions will be held at Bethpage Ballpark, the home of the Ducks. Check-in for on-field host candidates takes place promptly at 10:00 a.m., and those interested in taking part must arrive by that time. Applicants will be asked to perform a cold reading of game-specific material and may be asked to improvise commentary. People wishing to audition must submit an application in advance and can do so.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and should be available to work all 70 Ducks regular season home games plus potential playoff games. Candidates should possess an engaging and exciting personality while also being able to comfortably perform on-camera and in front of 5,000+ fans on a nightly basis. Prior hosting/emcee/media experience is preferred but not required to audition.
Also taking place on March 9th will be public address announcer tryouts for the 2019 season. Check-in will take place at noon for these auditions, and candidates should arrive by that time. Those taking part will be given a script, including the starting lineups PA read, to announce over the public address system. Candidates interested in being the voice that carries the game at Bethpage Ballpark must also apply in advance.
The Long Island Ducks are members of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and play their home games at Bethpage Ballpark. For further information, call (631) 940-DUCK or visit www.liducks.com.
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