Exciting news from The Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe! Gloomies are back! We are thrilled to announce that children from our community will have the chance to participate as Gloomies at the Burning of Zozobra this year. Kids aged 11-15 are welcome to apply to take on this iconic role for the centennial celebration. Submissions are due May 24, and auditions are on June 8 - don't miss out on this historic opportunity! More info here: www.burnzozobra.com/gloomie #Zozobra
The Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe is thrilled to announce a landmark agreement with our insurance provider that will allow children from the community to return to the role of Gloomies in the upcoming Centennial Burning of Zozobra.
Recently, insurance stipulations, professional dancers were tasked with portraying Gloomies for the iconic event. However, the special significance of the 100th burning has led to a collaborative effort with our insurance carrier, culminating in a decision to include the younger members of our community in this historic celebration for this year’s burning.
To ensure the highest standards of safety and performance, there will be a selection process for interested children. Auditions are slated for June 8th, where kids will demonstrate their ability to follow directions and comprehend the risks involved in participating in the event. It is imperative that children vying for a role understand the significance of this opportunity and the responsibility it entails.
Selected participants will be required to attend every rehearsal and will receive training in fire protection and safety to prepare them for their performance. This initiative is not only a nod to our city’s rich history but also an investment in the youth who represent the future of Santa Fe.
The Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe invites the community to support these young performers as they prepare to be part of Zozobra’s 100th burning.
The Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe is dedicated to serving the children of our community and is proud to create experiences that educate, inspire, and ignite imagination.
Kids ages 11-15, Here’s your once-only chance to perform as a Gloomie at the 100th Burning of Zozobra on Friday, August 30, 2024
Minimum Qualifications:
Good listener and pays attention
Good at following directions
Not shy about performing in front of an audience of 65,000 people
Able to coordinate movement of arms and legs
Able to be physically active for extended periods of times without getting tired or agitated
Not afraid of Zozobra, loud noises, fire, or fireworks
Gets along well with others
Children will be escorted by adult chaperones pre-selected by Kiwanis. Due to the large number of people onstage during the performance, parents and/or family members will need to watch from the ballpark. Tickets may be purchased online at burnzozobra.com or at local credit unions; kids 10 & under are free accompanied by parents.
2024 Zozobra Gloomie Tr
What are you trying out for?*
Audition to be a GLOOMIE (attend audition in person)
I will*
Audition in person to be a Gloomie. Auditions will be held on Saturday June 8, 2024 at Fort Marcy Park from 10 am-2 pm.
Certify that you have no relations with any member of the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe below or explain how you do. Pleae understand that Kiwanis members will be limited to 10 to allow as many children from our community to participate*
I have no relations with any member of the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe
I have an affiliation Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe
In order to perform as a Gloomie on Zozobra night I understand i MUST attend ALL of the rehearsals and safety trainings below . I certify I can attend the following (SELECT ALL):*
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Auditions on Saturday June 8, 2024 at Fort Marcy Park from 10 am-2 pm.
Rehearsal: Sat., August 3, 2024, 11am–3pm
Rehearsal: Sat., August 10, 2024, 11am–3pm
Rehearsal: Sat., August 17, 2024, 11am–3pm
Rehearsal: Sat., August 24, 2024, 11am–3pm
Dress Rehearsal: Wed., August 28, 2024, 5–9:30 pm
Zozobra Day: August 30, 2024 7–11 pm