CAROWINDS LOCAL AUDITIONS - WINTERFEST 2019 - RWS Entertainment Group Non Equity Auditions

Carowinds (Charlotte, NC) is seeking Singers who Move Well, Singer/Dancers, Dancers, and Costume Character Performers for WinterFest with casting services provided by RWS Entertainment Group.

Producing Company: Cedar Fair/Carowinds

Casting Company: RWS Entertainment Group

Katie Proctor, Casting Director

Seeking: Non-Equity performers, over the age of 18, with dynamic personalities, who are able to entertain by connecting with an audience. Theme Park, Cruise Ship, and Children’s Theatre credits are a plus.

WinterFest 2019 will feature two holiday-themed live shows, as well as a nightly parade involving all performers! Performances will run November 23-24, November 28-December 1, 6-8, 13-15, 19-23, 26-31, 2019.

Cool Yule Christmas: Male and Female Vocalists with a strong pop/contemporary sound and presence. Belters and tenors/baritenors who move extremely well. Rehearses November 7-22.

Charlie Brown’s Christmas Spectacular: Singer/Dancers, Dancers, and Costume Character Performers for a Christmas celebration with all the beloved Peanuts characters. Rehearses November 9-22.

• • Singer/Dancers: Females and Males with a strong pop/contemporary sound and presence. Will be featured as singers and will dance with the dancers.
  • Dancers: Females and Males with strong musical theatre technique. Partnering experience / tumbling are a plus.
  • Costume Character Performers (4’ 10” - 5’ 2”): Outgoing, energetic Female & Male performers with strong movement ability and basic improv skills.

Open Calls for Singers, Dancers, and Costume Characters (Non-Union) will be held Friday, August 23, 2019 at Carowinds, Employment Office, 14523 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273.

Singers and Singer/Dancers: 5:00pm sign-in (5:30pm start)

Dancers: 8pm sign-in (8:30pm start)

Costume Character Performers: Please come to the Singers call for a Movement Combination at 6:30pm (for a 7pm start)

Singers: Please prepare two contrasting 16-bar pop/rock or musical theatre selections showing range and personality. 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.

Dancers: A brief dance combination will be taught. Bring form-fitting dance attire (women bring heels and flats), headshot and resume stapled together.

Costume Character Performers: A brief movement combination will be taught. Bring dance clothes/shoes. Callbacks may be held following the movement combination. Bring headshot and resume stapled together.

Pay Rate: $550/week minimum. Lodging provided. Shared cast rental cars also provided on site.

If unable to attend please email a headshot/resume and performance reel to
casting@rwsnyc.com with the subject line CAROWINDS WINTERFEST. No calls please.