Five thousand spots are still available as of Monday for volunteers wanting to be part of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Games.
Performers ages six or older as of September 1, 2009 are invited to apply at www.vancouver2010.com/ceremonies. The deadline for applications is October 9.
David Guscott, VANOC’s executive vice president of celebrations and partnerships, said in a press release, “we’re looking for thousands of people who are brimming with enthusiasm and wear their hearts on their sleeves to perform in these large scale productions. No previous experience is necessary. We want the audience and athletes to get swept up in the magic as we celebrate their incredible stories and encourage them to reach for their dreams here in Canada in 2010”.
A creative team from across Canada has been assembled by ceremonies producer Patrick Roberge Productions to stage the ceremonies and direct the 5,000 volunteer performers.
Patrick Roberge said, “we can hardly wait to meet these volunteers and work with them. They’re going to have an amazing experience. We’re going to have some spectacular performance components that showcase dance, highlight unique abilitie, and celebrate the athletes”.
Tickets are still available for both Paralympic ceremonies and can be purchased later this fall when Phase 3 of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games ticketing program is launched. Tickets range from $30 to $175.
