Saturday, November 24, 2012

Disney Cruise Line, Vocalists

Disney Cruise Line is seeking talented and versatile musical theater vocalists for entertainment productions on its luxury cruise liners, the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder.

Nine-month contracts begin March 2013; itineraries include Spain, Greece, Italy, Vancouver, the Caribbean, and more.

Seeking—Peter Pan: male, 20s, 5'8" and below, energetic, with youthful boyish charm, tenor who moves well. Grand Duke: male, 20s-30s, 5'10"+, the Prince's right hand man, the epitome of a regal presence, good character actor, tenor. Prince Charming: male, 20s–early 30s, 5'10"+, romantic and handsome leading man, gorgeous singing voice to A. Ann Marie: female, 18+ to play a child age 9-11, a girl who starts the show not believing in Disney magic, should have a genuine and youthful disposition, youthful belt. Cinderella: female, 20s, average height, beautiful youthful ingénue, excellent singer with contemporary pop mix to F. Blue Fairy/Ariel: female, early 20s–30s, 5'5"+, beautiful soprano with strong mix, moves well, slender physique. Snow White: female, 20s, 5'5"+, bright soprano to A. Lady Tremaine/Evil Queen/Maleficent: female, mid-20s to 40s, 5'7"+, strong actors to play the most powerful female villains of all, mezzo with a high belt. Ursula: female, 30s, at total ease working the crowd, fearless yet flirty and loads of fun, Bette Midler-type, character actress with strong belt to D. Yzma: female, mid-20s to 30s, comedienne/principal vocalist with great physical life, originally voiced by Eartha Kitt in "The Emperor's New Groove," pop mix to E. Fairy Godmother: female, 30s+, 5'6" and below, experienced comedic character actress who sings well, can play bubbly and absent-minded with ease, musical theater soprano. Female Lion King Vocalist: female, 20s-30s, 5'4"-5'7", principal vocalist of African-heritage with a rich, soulful, gospel sound, able to bring down the house, also sings "Can You Feel the Love Tonight." Male Lion King Vocalist: male, 20s-30s, 5'8"–6', vocalist of African-heritage, extremely strong singer, physically in good shape, sings "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," soaring tenor. Jafar/Scar: male, 30s, comedic actor of African-heritage, tall, lean, sexy, and a bit of a bad boy, can play sinister, as well as reveal his softer side, sings "Wind Beneath My Wings" with Iago, also sings "Be Prepared," very strong vocalist with wide range, bass/baritone. Hades: male, 30s+, 5'11"+, excellent comic actor with improvisational skills, smart, funny, and quick, rock tenor to an A. Franco: male, 30s-40s, "song and dance" man with a magical flair, charismatic baritone with pizzazz. Woody: male, 20s-30s, 6'+, character actor, the very likable Sheriff in the small town, everybody's best friend, a natural leader, tenor to A flat with a country twang. Buzz: male, 30s-early 40s, 5'10" and below, a space ranger who believes in his mission to save the universe, lacks any self-irony, charismatic actor, powerful baritone to G. King: male, 30s+, 5'10" and under, the Prince's father from the classic story come to life, good character actor, strong comedic timing, baritone. Pain/Panic: male, 20s-30s, great comedic character actors with incredible timing, goofy and sweet, one must be able to impersonate Bobcat Goldthwait.

Note: Performers must be 18+. Casting for a repertory company of 19 performers to bring to life four musical theater-style productions. Disney is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drawing creativity from diversity.

Auditions will be held Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. (Peter Pan, Duke, Charming, Buzz, Woody) & 2 p.m. (Ann Marie, Blue Fairy, Princesses); Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. (Lady Tremaine, Evil Queen, Maleficent, Ursula, Yzma, Fairy Godmother) & 2 p.m. (Lion King Vocalists, Jafar/Scar); and Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. (Hades, Franco, Buzz, King, Pain/Panic, Scar/Jafar) at Pearl Studios, 500 Eighth Ave., 12th fl., NYC. Sign-in begins 30 min. prior to each call. Vocalists should attend only one audition call.

Prepare 16 bars of music and provide sheet music in the correct key. Some performers may be asked to learn a small movement combination. Bring pix & résumés, stapled together. Callbacks will be held Dec. 13 & 14 in NYC.

Competitive pay, plus room and board, guest sailing privileges, contract completion bonus, and additional benefits package provided. No cruise staff duty.