Auditions from DC to New York and Other Vital Tidbits. Courtesy of the studios of Laurie Nelson. www.nmproductionsinc.com
Sunday, July 22, 2012
VA, STILETTO ENTERTAINMENT
STILETTO Entertainment is casting singers, singer-dancers, and dancers for production shows performing onboard Holland America Line's 15 luxury vessels with worldwide itineraries. James Nadeau & Jodie Stinebaugh, casting dirs. Performances take place on an ongoing basis aboard Holland America's cruise ships, which travel worldwide.
Seeking—Male Singers Who Move Well: 5'10"- 6'3", suit size 36-42, tenors/bari-tenors with a solid G and developed falsetto, with the ability to sing contemporary legit, strong acting and harmonizing skills a must; Female Singers Who Move Well: 5'4"-5"9", dress sizes 2-8, strong belt/mix, with the ability to sing contemporary legit, strong acting and harmonizing skills a must; Male Singers Who Dance: 5'7"-6'3", suit size 36-42, tenors/bari-tenors with a solid G and developed , with the ability to sing contemporary legit, strong acting and harmonizing skills a must, advanced dance experience a must; Female Singers Who Dance: 5'2"-5'9", strong belt/mix, with the ability to sing contemporary legit, strong acting and harmonizing skills a must, advanced dance experience a must; Male Dancers: 5'6"-6'3", suit size 36-42, with athletic and toned bodies, must have strong technique in jazz, ballet, tap, and hip-hop, also must have partnering experience, and gymnastics and acting skills a plus; Female Dancers: 5'2"-5'10", dress size 0-6, with athletic and toned bodies, must have strong technique in jazz, ballet, tap, and hip-hop, also must have partnering experience, and pointe and acting skills a plus (bring pointe shoes to the auditions, if applicable). Note: All performers must be 18+ to apply, and you must meet the listed height and physical requirements at the time of audition.
Virginia auditions will be held Aug. 18 at 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. (for singers; sign-in 8 a.m. or 7 p.m.) and at 12 p.m. and 10 p.m. (for dancers; sign-in 11 a.m. or 9 p.m.) at Eastern Virginia School of Performing Arts, 1915 Pocahontas Trail, Suite C-6, Williamsburg, VA. Auditions are also held throughout the year at various locations across the U.S. and U.K. and audition-video submissions are accepted from across the world; for video-demo submission details and a complete list of audition dates, times, and locations, visit www.stilettoentertainment.com.
Singers & singer-dancers: At the auditions, you will learn a song from a STILETTO show; for the call-backs, bring a CD player with you to learn additional music, and be prepared to sing a Broadway song of your choice a capella; bring comfortable dance clothes in case you are asked to stay. Dancers: You will be taught a challenging combination; wear dance attire that shows off your body (do not wear baggy clothes); all dancers must wear dance shoes (no bare feet or socks). No cruise staff duties required. Eight-month contracts with pay, travel, and lodging provided. (Casting is ongoing).