FESTIVAL OF THE LION KING OPEN - Walt Disney World Auditions

Call Type
Non-Required Principal

Time(s)
OPEN call in NYC (Equity and Non-Equity)
Monday, January 13, 2014
10 AM - 6 PM - men and women
Lunch 1 to 2

Contract
Other
Walt Disney World-Rate negotiable, $16.03/hr min

Location
Pearl Studios NYC 519
519 8th Avenue
12th Floor
New York, NY

Seeking
Male and female vocalists for Festival of the Lion King, an African-inspired celebration of the music from the animated feature film.

Especially seeking performers with a diverse look.

see breakdown

Preparation
Prepare 16 bars of a musical selection and provide sheet music in correct key for accompanist. Provide current headshot/resume.

Performers must be at least 18 years old.

Other Dates
Full and part time positions beginning April 2014.

Callbacks to be held Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Other

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Personnel
Casting Director: Darla Hayward

· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.

Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.

Breakdown

* Salary note: Rate negotiable, $16.03/hour minimum, Equity 401k, AEA pension, Disney benefits

Disney Parks Talent Casting is seeking male and female vocalists for Festival of the Lion King, an African-inspired celebration of the music from the animated feature film. This original musical theatre production will be performed live in the NEW state of the art, indoor, 1500 seat theatre-in-the-round in Disney’s Animal Kingdom® at the Walt Disney World Resort® near Orlando, FL. This large scale, high energy production features singers, dancers, gymnasts and specialty performers. We are especially seeking performers with a diverse look for full time and part time positions beginning in April 2014.

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KIBIBI
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