Amarillo Sod Poodles To Host Game Day Entertainment Auditions

The Amarillo Sod Poodles will be hosting public auditions for National Anthem performances, Public Address Announcers, On-Field Emcees, and Mascot Entertainers for the inaugural 2019 season on Saturday, February 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Gilvin Broadcast Center at Amarillo College (Panhandle PBS) located at 2408 S Jackson St, Amarillo, TX 79109.
Soloists, duets, trios, and quartets are invited to audition "The Star-Spangled Banner" and "God Bless America" for a chance to perform during the 2019 season at Hodgetown. Two winning contestants will be determined by a panel of guest judges, but many names will be noted for opportunities to perform on a date during the season. The two winning contestants will be given an opportunity to perform on either Opening Night or Independence Day.
All vocal performances must be a cappella or accompanied by a personal instrument and only traditional renditions of songs will be considered for selection. Each performer may audition for either "The Star-Spangled Banner" or "God Bless America" and will be considered for either song.
Public address announcer, on-field emcee, and mascot auditions will be held at the same time as National Anthem auditions. Candidates for these roles will be provided with instructions, materials and/or scripts on-site after checking in. Individuals auditioning for the mascot position must be between five-foot-eight to five-foot-ten inches in height for the costume fit (please wear workout-type or athletic attire). Mascot experience with a high school, college and/or a sports team is preferred.
To request an audition time for any of these categories, please contact Sierra Todd through e-mail at [email protected] with which position you are applying for in the subject line.
Walk-up auditions on Saturday, February 23 are welcome but are not guaranteed and will be taken on a first-come, first served basis, as time permits. To ensure a performance slot, contacting ahead of time is recommended since time slots are also limited.
Hodgetown, opening in April and located in the heart of downtown Amarillo, is the newest sports and entertainment destination in Amarillo with state-of-the-art facilities and an unprecedented commitment to quality and service. It will feature a full range of programming that includes professional and affiliated baseball as well as events like high school and college games, concerts, themed events, and much more. The venue will play host and bring guests from all around the nation to downtown Amarillo annually.
The Sod Poodles will open the 2019 campaign on Thursday, April 4 at Whataburger Field in Corpus Christi where they will square off against the Corpus Christi Hooks (Houston Astros) for the first of four games. Following the series, the Sod Poodles will come back to Amarillo for their inaugural home opener at Hodgetown on Monday, April 8 against the Midland RockHounds (Oakland Athletics) for a three-game set. First pitch for the home opener is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.