FESTIVAL OF THE LION KING Equity Principal Auditions - Walt Disney World Auditions

Call Type
Non-Required Principal

Time(s)
Monday, February 3, 2014
10:00 AM Male & Female Singers Call
Sign up from 9:30AM - 10:30 AM

Contract
Disneyworld
Min $16.03/hr, AEA 401k & pension, Disney benefits

Location
Screenland Studios
10501 Burbank Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601

Seeking
Disney Parks Talent Casting is seeking male and female vocalists for Festival of the Lion King, an African-inspired celebration of the music from the animated feature film.

Preparation
Prepare 16 bars of a musical selection and provide sheet music in correct key for accompanist. Provide headshot/resume.

Other Dates
Callbacks to be held Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Other
Performers must be at least 18 and authorized to work in the United States.
Please provide a current headshot and resume.


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Personnel
Casting Director: KC Gussler

· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Appointments
Sign up from 9:30 AM -10:30 AM

Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.

Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.

Breakdown

Disney Parks Talent Casting is seeking male and female vocalists for Festival of the Lion King, an African-inspired celebration of the music from the animated feature film. This original musical theatre production will be performed live in the NEW state of the art, indoor, 1500 seat theatre-in-the-round in Disney’s Animal Kingdom® at the Walt Disney World Resort® near Orlando, FL. This large scale, high energy production features singers, dancers, gymnasts and specialty performers. We are especially seeking performers with a diverse look for full time and part time positions beginning in April 2014.



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