Seeking exceptional vocalists for two brand-new stage productions by Emmy Award-winning RWS Entertainment Group in conjunction with international musical phenomenon, Postmodern Jukebox, to be debuted fleet-wide aboard Holland America Line’s luxury ships.
Producing Company: RWS Entertainment Group
Franklyn Warfield, Senior Casting Director
RWS will be assembling several touring companies (casts) that will perform on multiple ships throughout their contracted period. These contracts will run around 12-16 weeks onboard at a time. The productions will maximize what audiences come to expect from the popular brand - taking modern songs and infusing them with a vintage flair - while adding staging and visual elements.
Company members will enjoy “Guest Entertainer” status onboard, complete with private cabin and full access to the ship when not performing, free from any duties or previous restrictions related to a “Crew Member” status.
Tour 1
Rehearsal: July 30 - August 11, 2018
Embark: August 25, 2018?
End of Contract: October 20, 2018
Tour 2
Rehearsal: October 29 - November 10, 2018
Embark: November 13, 2018
End of Contract: February 17, 2019
Tour 3
Rehearsal: December 28, 2018 - January 11, 2019
Embark: January 12, 2019
End of Contract: May 3, 2019
**All dates subject to change.**
Rehearsals in NYC. Worldwide itineraries.
Pay Rate: $1,600/week onboard. $700/week during rehearsals. Travel and lodging provided.
Seeking:
MALE VOCALISTS: Must be 18 years or older. Any ethnicity. Open to a variety of shapes, sizes, and looks. Dynamic vocalists who can command a stage and massage a song. R&B/pop high tenors who have the ability to sing in a jazz style and go beyond what is written on the page. Ability to riff a huge plus. Strong falsetto also a plus. Must have a strong stage presence and star quality. Must move well.
FEMALE VOCALISTS: Must be 18 years or older. Any ethnicity. Open to a variety of shapes, sizes, and looks. Dynamic vocalists who can command a stage and massage a song. R&B/pop belters with a wide range who have the ability to sing in a jazz style and go beyond what is written on the page. Ability to riff a huge plus. Must have a strong stage presence and star quality. Must move well.
Open Call for Singers (Union/Non-Union) will be held Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 10am (Females) and 2pm (Males) at Pearl Studios, 519 8th Avenue (btwn 35th and 36th Sts), 12th Floor, NYC.
Callbacks will be held Friday, May 18, 2018.
Preparation:
Prepare 16 bars of a pop/rock or R&B song showing range and personality. Have a jazz standard or Big Band era song ready as a second selection. Bring sheet music in correct key; accompanist will be provided. Bring headshot and resume stapled together.
You may be called back to move later the same day; bring dance clothes/shoes.
For more information, please visit www.rwsnyc.com.
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