Casting Notice posted by Busch Gardens Recruiter
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location: Tampa Florida, Orlando Florida
Category: Singers
Busch Gardens Tampa will be holding auditions for singers, dancers and actors in Orlando:
Saturday, September 8, 2012
from 4 to 7 pm
4:00-6:30 pm – Singers & Actors
6:30 pm – Dancers
Columbus Center Dance Academy
4625 Middlebrook Road in Olando.
Visit http://www.buschgardenstalent.com
Busch Gardens is currently looking for singers and dancers for our Christmas season! To be considered for these positions, you must be available for daytime shifts in November & December, with evening rehearsals beginning as early as October. Nighttime shifts are also available for our brand new Christmas Town event! Please review the requirements below to help determine what positions you are interested in.
Click here to apply online for this audition date.
Dancers
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Looking for male & female dancers technically proficient in jazz or ballet.
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Tap experience a plus, but not required
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Females must be between 5’2” and 5’8”. Males between 5’7” and 6’2”.
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Please bring a headshot and resume and be prepared to learn a dance combination.
Singers
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Please prepare 16 bars of an appropriate Christmas style song.
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Please bring a CD track to sing to, as an accompanist will not be provided.
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Please bring a recent headshot and resume.
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See below for specific show requirements and song suggestions.
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Christmas from the Heart ?All singers should be strong soloist with great flexibility to learn and retain multiple part harmonies and a good ear to listen and blend with other cast members on group numbers. Males should have a strong lower and middle register and some male performers should be able to sustain high F, G and A flats in chest voice. Females should also have a strong middle/belt register and mix and be able to sing a high F.
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Christmas Celebration?Singers should be strong Musical Theatre performers with legit voices. (Non Rock/Pop voices)
?All roles require movement and the ability to play various characters. Acting skills a plus!
?Males should have a strong mix and solid G.
? Females should have a strong mix. Some roles require a strong Belt with a solid E.
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Christmas On Ice?One male singer who should be very comfortable with a smooth “rat pack” style and Elvis rock style. Male singer should have a strong chest voice and strong falsetto to belt a High F and High D in falsetto. Male Performer should also be comfortable with public speaking as there are a lot of introductions and announcements for the show.
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Strolling Characters? Looking for male and female singers with strong ability to sing in quartets, and able to hear harmonies and blend with other performers. Some solo singing will be required.
?Must be available for evening rehearsals beginning in November as well as Friday, Saturday & Sunday night shifts from November 30-December 23rd.
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3 Kings Crossing Atmosphere Show?Looking for male singers of varying ethnicities with strong tenor, baritone, and bass ranges who will be featured soloists in an atmosphere show with traditional and gospel style arrangements.
? Must be strong soloist and able to hear harmonies and blend with other performers.
?Must be available for evening rehearsals beginning in November as well as Friday, Saturday & Sunday night shifts from November 30-December 23rd.
Actors
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We are looking for several Christmas Character Actors including: Santa actors who can sing, real-beard Santa’s, Mrs. Santa Claus actresses and elves. Please bring a Christmas story to tell, and a Christmas song if you wish to sing.
PLEASE NOTE: You must be available for Saturday and Sunday performances in order to be considered for these positions.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your audition time to fill out paperwork. It is very important to be on time, as late arrivals will not be permitted to audition. If you are auditioning for multiple talents, please arrive at the time for your earliest talent.
Callbacks will be held later that evening, so please make arrangements to be available. All applicants should bring a current resume and headshot.
You must be 18 years old to apply. Busch Gardens is an equal opportunity employer and supports a safe and drug free workplace. Applicants will be subject to testing (both pre and post employment) for the presence of illegal drugs.
Job type: Paid
Casting Location: Tampa Florida, Orlando Florida