Busch Gardens Williamsburg Christmas Season Auditions - New York City
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Open Casting Call:
Monday, September 22
10 AM to 1 PM (female singers)
1 PM to 4 PM (male singers)
Open Casting Call:
Tuesday, September 23
10 AM to 1 PM (female dancers)
1 PM to 4 PM (male dancers)
Open Casting Call:
Wednesday, September 24
10 AM to 1 PM (interactive performers)
Champion Studios, 257 W. 39th St., 14th Floor
New York, NY 10018
Pays $19.76 an hour for principal roles. $14.07 an hour for ensemble roles. Housing options discussed at auditions
BUSCH GARDENS ENTERTAINMENT with the support of BOB CLINE CASTING is happy to announce auditions for the 2014 Christmas Season for Busch Gardens Williamsburg. The award-winning Busch Gardens takes great pride and care in the direction the Entertainment department is headed. The new shows, with more to come, have the spirit of mini Broadway musicals and the show stopping energy of shows you may see in Vegas. Some of the Creatives for our new shows include Lisa Shriver, Matt West, Karma Camp, Jeff Whiting, Ken Billington and Toni-Leslie James, to name a few.
We are seeking a few triple threats, but mostly strong Singer/Actors and strong Dancer/Actors. Rehearsals for shows begin early November and open Nov. 21st. Shows final performance is on Dec. 31st. Shows perform up to 6 times a day. All roles are paid.
Please prepare a song selection that shows off your voice and range. Contemporary Broadway or pop is best for us. Singers should be prepared to come back for a movement call later in the day. Bring sheet music. No CD accompaniment please. Pianist provided. Dancers should bring both characters and flats, and tap shoes if you tap. For the dance call Dancers should still bring a song selection Please bring your audition book, in case you are asked to sing another type of song selection. Bring picture & resume. Non-Equity performers only.
SEEKING:
DECK THE HALLS: A musical tribute to Christmas traditions that celebrate the magic of the season. An exciting, energetic musical revue.
[MALE ENSEMBLE SINGER] Male. Funny, charming, unique with big personality and Amazing 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.
[MALE ENSEMBLE SINGER] Male. Funny, charming, unique with big personality and Amazing voice. Styles range from Broadway to Pop. MUST move very well. Must be able to deliver comedic bits throughout the show. Vocal Range: Baritone with strong Eb.
[FEMALE ENSEMBLE SINGER] Female. 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. Top Note F – (8ve).
[FEMALE ENSEMBLE SINGER] Female. 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: Alto. Top note D.
[MALE ENSEMBLE DANCERS] Male. 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. Males should bring Jazz shoes.
[FEMALE ENSEMBLE DANCERS] Female. Smart, attractive, very dynamic dancers - should have a strong sense of style and technique. Style of the show is swing/jazz/lyrical. Partnering experience a must. Females should bring heels, flats.
GLORIA: The greatest story ever told comes to life as only Busch Gardens can imagine. 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.
[LYDIA] Female. A Shepherdess and attendant to the kings. Styles range from Broadway to Gospel. Vocal Ranges: Mezzo Soprano with strong belt C.
[RACHEL] Female.. Shepherdess. Styles range from Broadway to Gospel/Soul. Vocal Ranges: Alto/ Mezzo Soprano. Top Note Bb belt.
[AMOS] Male. A shepherd. Styles range from Broadway to Gospel/Soul. Vocal Range: Tenors with strong belts and great falsetto.
[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 belts
[BALTHAZAR] Male. The purple king who brings frankincense to the manger. Styles range from Broadway to Gospel/Soul. Vocal Range: Bass / Baritone with strong belts.
"SCROOGE NO MORE!" –
[SINGER-ACTOR] (Lead) Seeking Male, 18+, All Ethnicities.
Looking for the Scrooge type singer - actors for role in our new show. Must move well and have strong voice and acting ability.
[SINGER-ACTORS](Supporting) Seeking Males & Females, 18+, All Ethnicities. Looking for ensemble singer actors for our new show "SCROOGE NO MORE!" - Must move well. Character types encouraged. Strong vocal and acting ability.
MUSICIANS:
[PIANO] – Strong Piano player
[PERCUSSION SWING] – Must be strong kit player and have great auxiliary percussion skills.
[ACOUSTIC GUITAR] – Classical background
[CLARINET]
[CLARINET/SAX SWING]
[FRENCH HORN]
[FLUTE SWING]
[VIOLIN]
[VIOLIN SWING]
[VIOLA]
[VIOLA]
[VIOLA SWING]
[CELLO]
[CELLO]
[CELLO SWING]
HERALD ANGEL BRASS BAND :
[FLUGEL HORN] –
[TRUMPET]-
[TROMBONE]
[TUBA]
BAN-X CAROLERS:
[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.
STREET ENTERTAINMENT:
[COSTUMED CHARACTERS] – Any gender. 20’s. Great personality and skill for interacting with guests. Strong pantomime and movement.
[ELVES] – Any gender. Great personality and skill for interacting with guests. Strong character actors.
SWINGS:
[MALE VOCAL SWING] STRONG performer with presence. Bari/ Tenor singing in the styles above as well as Pop/Soul. Range to F#. MUST MOVE WELL. Able to learn up to 8 parts for coverage.
[FEMALE VOCAL SWING] MUST be able to play all female singer parts for both shows. Excellent singer with comedic timing. Versatile Mezzo with excellent voice. Top note: Bb. MUST MOVE WELL. Must be able to learn up to 8 parts for coverage.
[MALE SWING DANCER] Seeking dynamic, technically strong dancers with excellent stage presence. Looking for Ballet and Jazz specifically. Partnering experience a must. Tumbling a plus. Males should bring jazz shoes. Able to cover all dancer roles at park.
[FEMALE SWING DANCER] Looking for attractive, dynamic dancers - should have a strong sense of style, excellent technique and personality. Looking for Ballet and Jazz specifically. Partnering experience a must. Females should bring heels, flats, and pointe shoes. Able to cover all dancer roles at park.
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