Carowinds (Charlotte, NC) is seeking Singers who Move Well, Singer/Dancers, Dancers, and Costume Character Performers for WinterFest with casting services provided by RWS Entertainment Group.
Producing Company: Cedar Fair/Carowinds
Casting Company: RWS Entertainment Group
Franklyn Warfield, Senior Casting Director
Katie Proctor, Associate Casting Director
SEEKING: Non-Equity performers, over the age of 18, with dynamic personalities, who are able to entertain by connecting with an audience. Theme Park, Cruise Ship, and Children’s Theatre credits are a plus.
WinterFest 2017 will feature three holiday-themed live shows. Performances will run November 24-26, December 1-3, 8-10, 15-23, 26-30, 2017.
COOL YULE CHRISTMAS: Male and Female Vocalists with a strong pop/contemporary sound and presence. Belters and tenors/baritenors who move extremely well. Rehearses November 10-22.
HOLLY JOLLY TROLLEY: Male and Female Vocalists with a classic/Broadway sound for a Turn of the Century feel. Sopranos, altos, tenors and baritones who move well. Rehearses November 13-22.
IT'S THE MERRIEST CHRISTMAS SHOW EVER, CHARLIE BROWN: Singer/Dancers, Dancers, and Costume Character Performers for a Christmas celebration with all the beloved Peanuts characters. Rehearses November 10-22.
SINGER/DANCERS: Females and Males with a strong pop/contemporary sound and presence. Will be featured as singers and will dance with the dancers.
DANCERS: Females and Males with strong musical theatre jazz technique. Partnering experience / tumbling are a plus. Dancers do not have to sing.
COSTUME CHARACTER PERFORMERS (4’ 10” - 5’ 2”): Outgoing, energetic Female and Male performers with strong movement ability and basic improv skills.
Open Calls for Singers, Dancers, and Costume Character Performers (Non-Union) will be held Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Carowinds Employment Office, 14523 Carowinds Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273.
Directions: From I-77, take SC exit 90 towards Carowinds. Continue on Carowinds Boulevard past the main park entrance. After two additional stop lights, turn right onto Best Day Boulevard at the Campground and Employee Entrance signs. Park in the first two lots on the left. The Employment Office is located behind Security Post 1.
SINGERS AND SINGER/DANCERS: 9:30am sign-in (10am start) or 5:30pm sign-in (6pm start)
DANCERS: 8pm sign-in (8:30pm start)
COSTUME CHARACTER PERFORMERS: Please come for a Movement Combination at either 10:30am (for an 11am start) or 6:30pm (for a 7pm start)
PREPARATION:
SINGERS: Please prepare two contrasting 16-bar pop/rock or musical theatre selections showing range and personality. Bring sheet music in correct key; accompanist will be provided. Bring headshot and resume stapled together. You may be called back to dance later the same day; bring dance clothes/shoes.
DANCERS: A brief dance combination will be taught. Bring form-fitting dance attire (women bring heels and flats), headshot and resume stapled together.
COSTUME CHARACTER PERFORMERS: A brief movement combination will be taught. Bring dance clothes/shoes. Callbacks may be held following the movement combination. Bring headshot and resume stapled together.
Pay Rate: $550/week minimum. Lodging provided. Shared cast rental cars also provided on site.
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