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Do you have what it takes to be Rowdy?

Colorado Mesa University is looking for a few good mascots.

Mascot performers can receive up to $10,000 in scholarships. Join us at auditions for your chance to win scholarship money that will go towards your tuition and fees, along with an hourly wage for each performance you attend. The chance to grown and learn in an interactive scholarship program is a unique opportunity for the truest of Mavericks! 

Job Descriptions

Each student will be trained as a mascot performer and the handler. They will work together to cover the mascot appearances.

Audition Information

Students will have to audition to become Rowdy Mascot Performers. Each performer should prepare a 2-3 minute routine that showcases their comedic and athletic skills. Performers will be responsible for their own props, costume and music.

Email [email protected] with your intention to audition. More information about the audition process and your time slot will be provided. Time slots are first-come, first-serve. You will be asked to sign a mascot audition waiver and release form.

A sound system will be provided. Music files should be provided as a MP3 on a jump drive. Music will be played on the ballroom sound system.

Because Rowdy does not talk, performers should demonstrate nonverbal communication skills during their routine.   

Performers will be allowed a spotter for assistance during their performance. The spotter can help in athletic maneuvers or prop management. The spotter should not draw attention to him/herself during the audition.

Performers should plan to do the audition in a costume. You should provide your own, but the official Rowdy costumes will be available on request. Changing/practice rooms will available for use in the University Center meeting rooms. There are also restrooms directly adjacent to the ballroom for use.

Auditions are open to current CMU students only. In order to gauge turnout, please RSVP your intention to audition to [email protected].

Judging Criteria

The judging criteria for the auditions are as follows. We recommend you incorporate each of the following six criteria into your routine:

  • Ability to interact with individual audience members
  • Effective use of props
  • Variety of body language gestures
  • Responsiveness to audience direction
  • A level of athletic ability
  • Ability to influence audience behavior (prompt, actions and emotion)

Sample Audition

This video gives an example of a mascot audition routine. It is meant for guidance in showing what the judges will be looking for. Please note how the performer has woven each criteria into a high energy, entertaining and memorable performance.  

If you have questions about the auditions or the Rowdy Mascot Program contact [email protected].