FESTIVAL OF THE LION KING OPEN - Walt Disney World Entertainment Auditions

Call Type
Non-Required Principal

Time(s)
OPEN Auditions (Equity and non-Equity)
Thursday, March 9, 2015
10 AM - male and female vocalists

Contract
Other
Walt Disney World: Rate negotiable, $16.28/hour

Location
Disney's Animal Kingdom Rehearsal Facility
3271 Sherberth Road
Kissimmee, FL 34747

Seeking
Male and female vocalists for Festival of the Lion King, an African-inspired celebration of the music from the animated feature film.

Seeking performers with a diverse look for full time and part time/sub positions.

see breakdown for more info.

Preparation
Prepare 16 bars of a musical selection and provide sheet music in correct key for accompanist. Provide a current headshot/resume. Potential callbacks to be held later in the day.

Other Dates
Callbacks to be held Friday, March 10, 2015 in Orlando, FL.

Other
www.disneyauditions.com

Performers must be at least 18 and authorized to work in the United States.

Personnel
Casting Director: Darla Hayward

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

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 seeking performers with a diverse look for full time and part time/sub positions.


Kiume:
The Leader. Must have a strong and powerful presence; Male resonant baritone/bass. 5’10 – 6’2

Zawadi:
The Gift. “Mother Earth” to all who know her. Female gospel mezzo-soprano with high belt. 5’5-5’8

Nakawa:
The Prince. Good looking and confident. Male pop/R&B second tenor. 5’8-5’10

Kibibi:
The Princess. Sweet and impatient. Female pop/gospel second soprano with high belt to E. 5’4 - 5’8