Atlanta Braves Hold Auditions for Game Entertainment Team

The Braves will host open auditions for members of their game entertainment team, including:

Heavy Hitters - Thursday, February 26, 5-8 p.m. and Wednesday, March 4, 5-8 p.m.

The Braves electrifying Heavy Hitters drum line performs before, during, and after Braves games at Turner Field.

The Braves are looking for musicians with confidence and charisma, a flexible schedule, and the ability to work games in their entirety every Friday, Saturday and Sunday home game during the season.

PHOTO and VIDEO OPPORTUNITIES: Individuals trying out for the Heavy Hitters drum line will showcase their percussion abilities with instruments including snare, quad, base, and tenor drums, and symbols.

Tomahawk Team - Friday, Feb 27, 5-8 p.m. and Thursday, March 5, 5-8 p.m.

The Braves are looking for high-energy, spirited individuals, with the ability to engage fans, work within a family environment, and perform in front of large crowds.

The Braves Tomahawk Team performs at all home games and many events throughout the community.

PHOTO and VIDEO OPPORTUNITIES: Tryouts will include exercises that simulate game situations such as: Leading fans in "Take Me Out to the Ballgame," interacting with fans in-between innings, throwing t-shirts into the stands, and assisting with in-game promotions and contests.


Turner Field
Enter through the Turner Field 755 Club Lobby, off of Ralph David Abernathy Blvd.
Free parking available across the street in the Green Lot


Heavy Hitters - Thursday, Feb. 26 and Wednesday, March 4, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Tomahawk Team - Friday, Feb. 27 and Thursday, March 5, 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Please call or email to set up a specific audition time.
Walk ups will be auditioned on a first come first serve basis.
For more information call 404-614-1513, visit www.Braves.com or email Braves.Entertainment@braves.com .

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Auditions for Atlanta Hawks A-Town Dancers Set for Sunday, July 13

The Atlanta Hawks A-Town Dancers are looking for talented, enthusiastic individuals with a love of performing to become part of their 2008-09 squad. Preliminary auditions are slated for Sunday, July 13 at Peachtree Center Athletic Club (227 Courtland St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303-1719). Registration begins at 10 a.m.

The Atlanta Hawks A-Town Dancers are a group of energetic, personable and talented dancers who perform at Hawks home games and hundreds of community events each year. Those planning on trying out should be at least 19 years of age and bring a recent photograph (photos will not be returned), valid driver’s license, a light lunch and drink, completed application and waiver form, and dance résumé. Attire should be a two-piece leotard, skin-toned/matte tights, socks, and sneakers or dance shoes. Cost is $25 per person to audition.

More information regarding the auditions, along with registration forms, can be found online at www.hawks.com or by calling (404) 878-3800. Final auditions are set for Saturday, July 19.

Additionally, the team will host a special “meet and greet” with the finalists on Thursday, July 17. All of Atlanta will be invited to The Fabulous Finalist Mixer at Atlantic Station’s Ten Pin Alley, where fans can meet and mingle with the dancers, who will be available for photos and autographs. More details about final auditions and The Fabulous Finalist Mixer will be released in the near future.

Preliminary auditions are closed for viewing to the general public.