Orlando Audition Notice Information
Viking Cruises and Mertz Productions are seeking an ensemble of 8 dynamic performers for the various entertainment offerings for Viking Cruises’ newest venture, Viking Ocean Cruises, to be launched in Spring 2015. More information can be found at VikingCruisesAuditions.com.
Audition General Information:
Audition Dates:
October 26*
• Singers Sign-in 9:30a
• Singers 10a- 1p
o Please note: Those Singers asked to stay will be taught a dance combination. Bring clothing to change into. These will take place from 1p- 2:30p
• Dancers Sign-in 2:00p
• Dancers 2:30p- 6p
o Please note: Dancers will be taught a combination and then, if asked, will sing
October 27*
• Dancers Sign-in 9:30a
• Dancers 10a-2:00p
o Please note: Dancers will be a taught a combination and then, if asked, will sing
• Singer Sign-in 1:30p
• Singers 2:00p- 4:30p
o Please note: Those Singers asked to stay will be taught a dance combination. Bring clothing to change into. These will take place from 4:30p- 6p
*Choose one of the two calls to attend.
Callbacks:
November 1
• Sign-in 9:30a
• 10A-2P
Location:
Spotlight Dance Studio
7751 Kingspointe Pkwy. Suite 102, Orlando FL 32819
*Please do not call the studio
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Talent Requirements:
Strong singer/actors who move very well and dancer/actors who sing well for three new main stage shows, cabarets, and other entertainment moments. The three main stage shows consist of a revue concept, and two completely original book shows. Performers will also be cast in a variety of cabaret shows onboard.
Selected singers will be able to flow seamlessly between standard Musical Theatre fare, and Pop/Rock, and have a developed legit sound.
Dancers should have knowledge of jazz, lyrical, and ballroom with strong technical skills.
Talent Preparation:
Singers are to come prepared with your best 32 bars each of 2 contrasting pieces - one ballad, one up-tempo: One should be from the contemporary Musical Theatre (i.e. Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, American Idiot, etc.) OR Pop/Rock canons. The other number should show your legit sound - opera, light opera, art song. Sheet music is required in the proper key. Accompanist will be provided. Selected singers will be taught a dance combination.
Dancers are to come prepared to learn a dance combination. You should also have prepared 32 bars each of 2 contrasting pieces from the Musical Theatre, and Pop/Rock canons. If you have a legit sound, show it. Sheet music is required in the proper key. Accompanist will be provided.
Additional singing, movement, and cold readings will take place at the callbacks.
Video Submissions: Please send to: tiffany@theimaginationhouse.com. Please follow the Talent Preparation guidelines. Video submissions are due by Oct 15, must be available for callbacks on Nov 1.
Performer Tracks:
MALE TRACK 1:
Tenor (to high A5 – developed legit voice and falsetto) / strong actor
Song examples:
“Superstition”
“Vesti la Giubba” (Pagliacci)
MALE TRACK 2:
Bari/tenor (to high G5 – developed legit voice and falsetto) / strong actor
Song examples:
“Wicked Game”
“Bohemian Rhapsody”
MALE TRACK 3:
Baritone (to high G5 – developed legit voice)
Song examples:
“Spies in the Night”
“Modern Major General”
MALE TRACK 4:
Dancer / Vocal range open / strong actor / Ballroom skills a plus
FEMALE TRACK 1:
Soprano (range Bb3 to hi A5- developed legit voice)
Song examples:
“Honey Honey”
“Love is Where You Find It”
FEMALE TRACK 2:
Mezzo (strong belt/mix, good G5 head voice, developed legit voice) / strong
actress
Song examples:
“Witchy Woman”
“Summertime”
FEMALE TRACK 3:
Mezzo (strong belt/mix, legit sound up to E5) / strong actress
Song examples:
“Goldfinger”
“I Don’t Know How to Love Him”
FEMALE TRACK 4:
Dancer / Vocal range open / strong actress / Ballroom skills a plus
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