The Rays are holding open casting calls this week for members of the Ray Team.

What does that mean? Well, those are the people who run, jump, dance and launch T-shirts around the stadium during games, trying to get fans excited.

So what do you have to do to be one of them?

Here's what the Rays say they are looking for, and we note their optimism in the last two words:
The Rays are seeking energetic, outgoing individuals who not only possess a winning personality, but also enjoy performing their various talents (i.e. dancing, cheering, tumbling, singing and public speaking) in front of a large crowd.

If you are interested, the auditions are Thursday and Friday night, 6-9 p.m., at the Trop.

Here are the specifics from the Rays release:

• Applicants may attend one session only.

• Applicants wishing to demonstrate their dance skills are encouraged to bring a music track on a CD with a length of no more than one minute.

• Registrations will begin at 6 p.m. and interviews will start at 6:30 p.m.

• Casting call sessions will end at 9 p.m.

• Registration will take place inside Gate 4 on the east side of Tropicana Field.

• Applicants are encouraged to park in Lot 1 of Tropicana Field (16th St. and 4th Ave. South).

Applicants needing more information may call (727) 825-3151.