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 Summer and Halloween Seasons.
Open Call for Singers and Dancers (Non-Union) will be held Monday April 9, 2018 at Pearl Studios, 500 8th Avenue (btwn 35th and 36th Sts), 4th Floor, NYC.
Male and Female Singers: 10am
Female Dancers: 2pm
Male Dancers: 4pm
Callbacks will be held Tuesday April 10, 2018.
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:
SUMMER SEASON
BRITMANIA - British hits from the 1960s to today. Music from an assortment of genres, including pop, rock-and-roll and funk, will be performed by live singers, musicians and dancers on stage. Britmania will be performed throughout the day in the Globe Theatre.
[MALE SINGER/DANCERS] Charming, extremely personable, high energy singers with excellent pop rock chops, vibrant personalities, and Star Quality. Must move extremely well/dance. Range: Rock Tenor
[FEMALE SINGER/DANCERS] Charming, extremely personable, high energy singers with excellent pop rock chops, vibrant personalities, and Star Quality. Must move extremely well/dance. Range: Rock Belter
[FEMALE ENSEMBLE DANCERS] Seeking very dynamic, personable, energetic and athletic dancers. Should have strong technique and sense of style. Partnering and lift experience required.
SUMMER SWINGS
[FEMALE SWING DANCER - PRINCIPAL DANCER] Seeking very dynamic, personable, energetic and athletic dancers. Must have strong technique and sense of style. Partnering and lift experience required. Must be able to learn and perform all female dancer roles in BRITMANIA and OKTOBERZEST.
HALLOWEEN SEASON
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.
[JACK THE RIPPER - PRINCIPAL ROLE] Singer/mover. Tall, dark, mysterious, and irresistible. He is a sexy and mysterious bad boy with a modern edge. Strong Pop-Rock singer with rock screams and ability to rap. Moves well. Top Note A.
[MARY JANE - PRINCIPAL ROLE] Singer/dancer. She is a gypsy - sexy, powerful, and feisty. A rock/R&B singer who dances very well. Belt - C#.
[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.
[IGOR - PRINCIPAL ROLE] Strong character actor in FIENDS. Baritone Pop/Rock Voice. Comedic timing and a British accent a necessity. 5'6" or shorter.
[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.
[THE WOLFMAN] Strong Dancer/Singer in FIENDS. Baritone Pop/Rock Voice. Top note: E. Muscular, athletic build. Charismatic, sexy. Tumbling a plus.
[SWAMPY] Strong character actor in FIENDS. Baritone Pop/Rock Voice. Comedic timing a necessity.
[FEMALE ENSEMBLE DANCERS] Sexy, attractive laboratory assistants in FIENDS. Looking for dancers with strong technique, personality and great stage presence. Bring heels. 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.
[FEMALE ENSEMBLE SINGER] Funny, charming, and alluring with big personality and excellent voice. Styles range from Broadway to Pop/Rock. Must be able to move well and deliver comedic bits throughout the show. Vocal Ranges: Mezzo/Sop Pop/Rock Belters with a strong F#
[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. Males should bring Jazz shoes.
[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. Females should bring heels, flats, and tap shoes.
FALL SWINGS
[MALE VOCAL SWING - PRINCIPAL ROLE] MUST be able to play all male singer parts for all shows. STRONG performer with comedic timing. Bari/ Tenor singing in the styles above as well as Pop/Soul and Rock. Range to Bb. MUST MOVE WELL. Muscular build, attractive, able to learn up to 8 parts for coverage. Two roles available.
[FEMALE VOCAL SWING - PRINCIPAL ROLE] Principal Role. MUST be able to play all female singer parts for all shows. Excellent singer with comedic timing. Versatile, with strong Pop/ Rock belt. Top note: F. MUST MOVE WELL. Must be able to learn up to 8 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.
[FEMALE SWING DANCER - PRINCIPAL DANCER] 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 female dancer roles in MONSTER STOMP, FIENDS and NIGHT BEATS.
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 BRITMANIA start on June 12. Show opens on June 29 and closes on September 3.
Rehearsals for MONSTER STOMP, FIENDS, and NIGHTBEATS REVAMPED start on August 28. Shows open on September 14 and close on October 28.
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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