BUSCH GARDENS ENTERTAINMENT with the casting support of RWS Entertainment Group is seeking vibrant, energetic performers for its collection of world-class productions during its Halloween and Holiday Seasons.
Open Call for Singers and Dancers (Non-Union) will be held Tuesday July 10, 2018 at Pearl Studios, 500 8th Avenue (btwn 35th and 36th Sts), 3rd Floor, NYC.
Male and Female Singers: 10am
Female Dancers: 2pm
Male Dancers: 4pm
Callbacks will be held Wednesday July 11 and Thursday July 12.
Seeking:
Non-Union Singer/Dancer/Actors, Singer/Dancers, Singers, and Dancers over the age of 16, with dynamic personalities, who are comfortable with various music/vocal/dance styles and are able to entertain by connecting with an audience. Theme Park, Cruise Ship, and Children’s Theatre credits are a plus.
Specifically seeking the following roles:
MONSTER STOMP: Monster Stomp™ returns, this time on Ripper Row®. This modern rock and rhythm spectacular features Jack the Ripper like you’ve never seen him before. The beat is back as electrifying percussion, dynamic dance, and sensational singing return to the stage in a pulse pounding revue that is darkly entertaining.
[FEMALE DANCERS]: Very strong dancers with jazz technique and rhythm for MONSTER STOMP- powerful, sensual and playful. Partnering Experience a plus.
[MALE DANCERS/ACRO]: Very strong dancers with strong jazz technique for MONSTER STOMP (acro a plus) and rhythm - strong, intense, and athletic.
FIENDS: The wacky doctor and his manic nurses are creating the ultimate Fiend, and there’s not a bad seat in the lab. The voltage is high, and so is the fun as they sing, dance and bring you along on the operation of a lifetime.
[DR. FREAKENSTEIN – PRINCIPAL ROLE] Megalomaniac scientist determined to prove his genius to the world by creating a man-like creature on Halloween. Seeking a charismatic, physical actor with comedic skills and an excellent singing voice. Vocal Range: Pop Belt. Top Note G#. 5'10" and taller.
[NURSE SIMPLICITY] Head Nurse in Dr. Freakenstein's laboratory in FIENDS. Excellent singer with comedic timing. Pop Soprano Belt - C#. 5'6" or taller. Great mover.
[THE VAMPIRE] An Undead Rocker looking for love in FIENDS. Excellent mover and singer: Tenor Pop voice/ Bon Jovi sound. Top note: A. Funny, sexy, ladies' man. Stacey Jaxx meets Edward Cullen.
[FEMALE ENSEMBLE DANCERS] Sexy, attractive laboratory assistants in FIENDS. Looking for dancers with strong technique, personality and great stage presence. 5’5” and taller are best for us.
[THE HUNK – PRINCIPAL ROLE] Dr. Freakenstein's master creation in FIENDS. Strong movement skills. Muscular physique. Loveable, warm, attractive - think Rocky in Rocky Horror Show. Tumbling a plus. Applicants should submit a swimwear photo with application.
NIGHTBEATS REVAMPED They might be undead, but that doesn’t mean they don’t know how to live it up. Shine your shoes and sharpen your fangs, you’re cordially invited to the gathering of the century. So, pull up a tombstone as these creatures of the night sing, dance and party. You’ll be smitten…until you’re bitten.
[MALE ENSEMBLE SINGER] Funny, charming, unique with big personality and Amazing voice. Styles range from Broadway to Pop/Rock. MUST move very well. Must be able to deliver comedic bits throughout the show. Vocal Range: Bari - Tenors with strong F and G.
[MALE DANCERS] Seeking very dynamic, unique dancers for NIGHT BEATS - should have a strong sense of style and technique. Looking for Ballroom, Tap, and Jazz specifically. 5’8” or taller.
[FEMALE DANCERS] Smart, attractive, very dynamic dancers for NIGHT BEATS - should have a strong. sense of style and technique. Looking for Ballroom, Tap, and Jazz specifically. 5’4” or taller.
FALL SWINGS
[MALE VOCAL SWING – PRINCIPAL ROLE] MUST be able to play several male singer parts in various shows. STRONG Rock star performer with comedic timing capable of character roles. Bari/ Tenor singing in the styles above as well as Pop/Soul and Rock. Range to Bb. MUST MOVE WELL. Attractive, able to learn up to 5 parts for coverage.
[MALE SWING DANCER – PRINCIPAL ROLE] Seeking very dynamic, personable, energetic dancers with excellent stage presence. Must have strong technique and sense of style. Partnering and lift experience required. Must be able to learn and perform all male dancer roles in MONSTER STOMP, FIENDS (Hunk) and NIGHTBEATS.
SCROOGE NO MORE! Join Scrooge live on stage in an all new musical at the Globe Theatre as he is swept away by the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future, who teach him the importance of family and friends being together at Christmas.
[GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT] a large jovial man. Embodies the joy and charity of Christmas. Doubles in ensemble roles. D3 - D4 Baritone
[MR. FEZZIWIG] the jovial and kindhearted banker throwing the annual party SCROOGE attends. Husband to MRS. FEZZIWIG. Doubles in ensemble roles. Bari Tenor.
[BELLA] Young, lovely, and goodhearted. Truly in love with young Ebenezer. Happy with the simple things in life - friends, family, and the joy that comes from loving someone and being loved in return. Doubles in ensemble roles. D4 - F Soprano
[YOUNG EBENEZER] works for the FEZZIWIGS. He is obsessed with saving his money and running from a life of poverty. He is in love with BELLA. Doubles in ensemble roles. D3 - D4 Tenor
[MRS. CRATCHIT] a wonderful wife and mother, hopeful and generous. Doubles in ensemble roles. G#3 - D5 Alto
[MARTHA CRATCHIT] Tiny Tim's older sister. Doubles in ensemble roles. Dancer with vocals. 5’3” or shorter.
[FEMALE ENSEMBLE DANCERS] Very dynamic dancer/actors - must have strong technique. Partnering skills and lift experience a must. 5’6” or taller.
DECK THE HALLS A musical tribute to Christmas traditions that celebrate the magic of the season. An exciting, energetic musical revue.
[MALE ENSEMBLE SINGER] Funny, charming, unique with big personality and excellent voice. Styles range from Broadway to Pop. MUST move very well. Must be able to deliver comedic bits throughout the show. Vocal Ranges: Tenors with strong F and G. Two Roles Available.
[FEMALE ENSEMBLE SINGER] Funny, charming, and alluring with big personality and excellent voice. Styles range from Broadway to Pop. Must be able to move well and deliver comedic bits throughout the show. Vocal Ranges: Mezzo Soprano. Two Roles available.
[MALE ENSEMBLE DANCERS] Seeking very dynamic, unique dancers - should have a strong sense of style and technique. Style of the show is swing/jazz/lyrical. Partnering experience a must.
[FEMALE ENSEMBLE DANCERS] Smart, attractive, very dynamic dancers - should have a strong sense of style and technique. Style of the show is swing/jazz/lyrical. Partnering and tap experience a must.
GLORIA The greatest story ever told comes to life as only Busch Gardens can imagine. The story of the Nativity told through moving scenery, projections, and outstanding voices, Gloria will reach your soul and leave your heart singing.
[GABRIEL – PRINCIPAL SINGER] Male. An angel messenger. Styles range from Broadway to Gospel/Soul. Vocal Range: Bari - Tenors with strong F#. Principal role.
[MARY] Female. The Mother of the child. Styles range from Broadway to Gospel/Soul. Vocal Range: Alto – Top note: C
[JOSEPH] Male. Mary’s husband. Styles range from Broadway to Gospel/Soul. Must be able to deliver comedic bits throughout the show. Vocal Range: Bari - Tenors with strong F.
[RACHEL] Female. Shepherdess. Styles range from Broadway to Gospel/Soul. Vocal Ranges: Mezzo/Belter. Top Note Bb belt.
[AMOS] Male. A shepherd. Styles range from Broadway to Gospel/Soul. Vocal Range: Tenor
[JACOB] Male. A shepherd. Styles range from Broadway to Gospel/Soul. Vocal Range: Tenor with strong belt.
[ANNA] Female. A Shepherdess and attendant to the kings. . Styles range from Broadway to Gospel/Soul. Vocal Ranges: Soprano
[LYSIA] Female. A Shepherdess and attendant to the kings. Styles range from Broadway to Gospel/Soul. Vocal Ranges: Alto
[MELCHIOR] Male. The Red king who brings gold to the manger. Styles range from Broadway to Gospel/Soul. Vocal Range: Tenors with strong belts.
[CASPAR] Male. The blue king who brings myrrh to the manger. Styles range from Broadway to Gospel/Soul. Vocal Range: Bari - Tenors with strong belt.
[BALTHAZAR] Male. The purple king who brings frankincense to the manger. Styles range from Broadway to Gospel/Soul. Vocal Range: Bass / Baritone with strong belt.
GIFT OF HARMONY: An A Cappella concert style show in San Marco Theatre created in collaboration with Loren Van Brenk, Tom Anderson and Peter Hollens.
[FEMALE SINGER – PRINCIPAL ROLE] Singer with a show-stopping voice, broad range, pop chops, comfortable with vocal ad libs and experience with difficult harmonies required. Prior a cappella experience preferred, quick studies with strong musical vocabulary needed, to maintain pitch and energy in an A cappella show performed in an outdoor venue at Christmas time in Virginia. Strong movement required.
CAROLERS A quartette of Dickensian singers perform throughout the afternoon and evening beneath Big Ben spreading Yuletide cheer to village guests.
[VILLAGE VOCAL QUARTET] Male. Choral style with a great blend needed. Vocal Range: Bass.
[VILLAGE VOCAL QUARTET] Male. Choral style with a great blend needed. Vocal Range: Tenor.
[VILLAGE VOCAL QUARTET] Female. Choral style with a great blend needed. Vocal Range: Alto.
[VILLAGE VOCAL QUARTET] Female. Choral style with a great blend needed. Vocal Range: Soprano.
WINTER SWINGS
[MALE VOCAL SWING – PRINCIPAL ROLE] MUST be able to play all male singer parts in SCROOGE NO MORE and VILLAGE CAROLERS. STRONG performer with comedic timing capable of character roles. Bari/ Tenor. Range to A. Singer/Dancer. Will cover 9 roles. Must be comfortable with heights. Choral Experience a plus.
[MALE VOCAL SWING – PRINCIPAL ROLE] MUST be able to play all male singer parts in GLORIA. STRONG performer with excellent Broadway and gospel vocals. Bari/ Tenor. Range to F#. Singer/Mover. Will cover 7 roles.
[MALE VOCAL SWING – PRINCIPAL ROLE] MUST be able to play all male singer parts in DECK THE HALLS and GIFT OF HARMONY. STRONG performer with excellent vocals. A cappella experience a plus. Bari/ Tenor or Tenor. Range to F#. Singer/Dancer. Two roles available (One must have previous beatbox / vocal percussion experience). Each will cover 5-7 roles.
[FEMALE VOCAL SWING – PRINCIPAL ROLE] MUST be able to play all female singer parts in SCROOGE NO MORE and VILLAGE CAROLERS. STRONG performer with comedic timing capable of character roles. Mezzo Soprano. Singer/Dancer. Will cover 7 roles. Must be comfortable with heights. Choral Experience a plus. 5’4” to 5’7” preferred.
[FEMALE VOCAL SWING – PRINCIPAL ROLE] MUST be able to play all female singer parts in GLORIA. STRONG performer with excellent Broadway and gospel vocals. Mezzo Soprano. Singer/Mover. Will cover 7 roles.
[FEMALE VOCAL SWING – PRINCIPAL ROLE] MUST be able to play all female singer parts in DECK THE HALLS and GIFT OF HARMONY. STRONG performer with excellent vocals. A cappella experience a plus. Pop Soprano. Singer/Dancer.
[MALE SWING DANCER – PRINCIPAL ROLE] Seeking very dynamic, personable, energetic dancers with excellent stage presence. Must have strong technique and sense of style. Partnering and lift experience required. Must be able to learn and perform all male dancer roles DECK THE HALLS.
[FEMALE SWING DANCER – PRINCIPAL ROLE] Seeking very dynamic, personable, energetic dancers with excellent stage presence. Must have strong technique and sense of style. Partnering and tap experience a must. Must be able to learn and perform all female dancer roles DECK THE HALLS and SCROOGE NO MORE.
ATMOSPHERIC ACTORS
[MR. AND MRS. FEZZIWIG] the jovial and kindhearted banker and his eccentric wife preparing for their annual Christmas Party. Character Actors with strong improv skills and ability to interact with guests needed.
Preparation:
SINGERS and SINGER/DANCERS: Please prepare 16 bars of an upbeat pop/rock or contemporary musical theatre song showing range and personality. Have a contrasting second piece ready if asked. Bring sheet music in correct key; accompanist will be provided. Bring headshot and resume stapled together. You may be called back to move or dance later the same day; bring dance clothes/shoes.
DANCERS: A brief combination will be taught. Please wear form fitting attire. Females should bring character heels and flats. Males should bring jazz shoes. Bring headshot and resume stapled together.
All rehearsals are in Williamsburg, VA.
Rehearsals for MONSTER STOMP, FIENDS, and NIGHTBEATS REVAMPED start on August 28. Shows open on September 14 and close on October 28.
Rehearsals for SCROOGE NO MORE, DECK THE HALLS, and GLORIA start October 30. Shows open on November 16 and close on January 1.
Pay Rate: $20.26/hour for principal roles. $14.57/hour for ensemble roles.
For more information please visit https://buschgardensauditions.com/.
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