The Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe Announces agreement that returns Local Youth Gloomies in the 100th Burning of 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.
