Disney Theatrical Productions
REVISED
See updated submission instructions.
CONTRACT
Production (Disney) $2323 weekly minimum
SEEKING
Equity actors for chorus parts in Disney's THE LION KING (see breakdown).
NOTE: We will definitely be hiring replacements for all North American companies from these auditions.
INSTRUCTIONS
SEE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS IN BREAKDOWN. SINGERS submit at https://airtable.com/shrV4d9YDjEXdu58u . DANCERS submit at https://airtable.com/shraedjEd62v1Rzzn . Videos must be submitted via Dropbox, Google Drive, or Vimeo. Please ensure that the video is shareable and downloadable. Provide password if private Also, attach your picture and resumé to your submission. Deadline FEB11, 2022 by 6pm ET.
Deadline: Fri, Feb 11, 2022
PERSONNEL
Producers: Buena Vista Theatrical Group
Director: Julie Taymor
Songs by: Elton John/Tim Rice
Additional Music: Hans Zimmer/Lebo M/Mark Mancina/Jay Rifkin
Book: Irene Mecchi/Roger Allers
Choreographer: Garth Fagan
Viewing auditions:
Mark Brandon: Casting Director
Amber Snead: Associate Casting Director
Karl Jurman: Music Director
Marey Griffith: Associate Choreographer
OTHER DATES
Currently running on Broadway and touring.
OTHER
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.
BREAKDOWN
PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:
SINGERS: Please prepare either a brief, classic R&B, pop or rock and roll song of your choosing that showcases your voice and range OR pick one of the songs provided at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qt5dqqqbulccqjw/AAB_YQpYeSjFzdpdwmTzSJgEa?dl=0 . If singing one of the provided songs, you will find sheet music and melody/accompaniment tracks in the link. When recording your video, please use the accompaniment-only track (without melody)“Greatest Love of All” (Soprano or Alto Keys) or “Overjoyed” (Tenor or Bass Keys).
If you chose to sing your own material, please sing along with an accompaniment-only track. Please do not sing material from THE LION KING or any standard Broadway theatre music.
When taping, you must film horizontally with good lighting and clear sound. At the beginning of your video, please include a slate with your name, preferred pronouns, height, and a full body pan (head to toe).
DANCERS: Please learn the dance combination at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7rsbudbdazqj5lg/AADiYYmzZ4pcadPcN2dP-LIsa?dl=0 . There are two videos - one with counts and one with music. Also provided is a track with the music: use this track when taping the combination. Do the combination twice connecting the end of the combination with the beginning of the combination. Please dance in flat jazz shoes or bare feet.
Some male dancers require strong acrobatic abilities. If you have strong acro skills, please show your best pass in your video submission.
When taping, you must film horizontally with good lighting and clear sound. At the beginning of your video, please include a slate with your name, preferred pronouns, height, and a full body pan (head to toe).
SEEKING:
CHORUS SINGERS: Strong singers with great range who move very well. Late Teens – Mid 40’s. Any Ethnicity.
CHORUS DANCERS: Strong dancers with a modern/ballet dance background—Late Teens to Early 30’s. Any Ethnicity.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.
Videos
