January 30, 2017 - Busch Gardens Williamsburg Entertainment Office
1 Busch Gardens Blvd., Williamsburg, VA 23185
10:00am - Vocalist Auditions Begin
12:30pm - Musician Auditions Begin
1:00pm - Female Dancer Auditions Begin
2:00pm - Male Dancer Auditions Begin
When:
Saturday, January 21, 2017
Where:
Busch Gardens Williamsburg Entertainment Office
1 Busch Gardens Blvd.
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Work Location:
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
All interested applicants must apply online prior to attending the audition.
Please click here to complete an online application.
BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG, with the support of BOB CLINE CASTING, is seeking vibrant, energetic, and enthusiastic vocalists and dancers for its collection of world-class spring season productions. We are seeking a few triple threat performers, but mostly strong actor/singers and dancer/actors. Performers of all ethnicities are strongly encouraged to attend. Award-winning creative team members come from Broadway, Hollywood, and London's West End Theatres. The highly acclaimed shows have the spirit, energy, and production values of Broadway-style musicals. Shows perform 4 to 6 times daily.
You must be available for all scheduled rehearsal and performance dates.
Rehearsals begin as early as February 28, 2017
Rehearsals may be scheduled from February 28, 2017 to April 3, 2017 any day of the week
The shows open March 18, March 25 and April 3 and run through April 3, April 20, August 27 respectively.
Seeking the following Vocalist roles:
INNKEEPER – PRINCIPAL ROLE Male. The proprietor of the Celtic Fyre Inn. Strong, mature personality and charisma with a bit of Irish charm. Must move well. Strong Broadway style voice. Vocal Range: Tenor with a strong belt and sustained G5.
TOMMY Strong, comedic personality and charisma with a bit of Irish charm. Must move well. Strong Broadway style voice. Vocal Range: Baritone with a strong belt
TONY Strong, comedic personality and charisma with a bit of Irish charm. Must move well. Strong Broadway style voice. Vocal Range: Tenor with a strong belt
MAUREEN Maternal with a strong presence. Comedic timing a plus. Must move well. Lyrical style voice. Vocal Range: Mezzo Soprano with a sustained E5.
FRANKIE Warm, friendly, charming with a strong presence. Comedic timing a plus. Must move well. Broadway style voice. Vocal Range: Alto
MALE OR FEMALE VOCALIST Seeking a friendly, fun, vibrant and youthful singer able to connect well with a children’s audience. Must move well. Strong contemporary musical theatre/pop voice.
FEMALE SINGERS Dynamic, charming personality and excellent voice. Must be able to move well and engage with audience. Experience with a capella singing and ability to yodel a plus. Vocal Ranges: Mezzo Soprano and Soprano.
MALE SINGERS Dynamic, charming personality and excellent voice. Must be able to move well and engage with audience. Experience with a capella singing and ability to yodel a plus. Vocal Ranges: Baritone and Tenor.
MALE SWING VOCALIST – PRINCIPAL ROLE Must be able to learn and play all male singer roles (up to 8 parts) to cover all mainstage shows. Exceptional singer with great presence. Must move very well. Vocal Range: Tenor with strong belt and sustained G5.
FEMALE SWING VOCALIST – PRINCIPAL ROLE Must be able to learn and play all female singer roles (up to 8 parts) to cover all mainstage shows. Exceptional singer with great presence and comedic timing. Must move very well. Vocal Range: Versatile Mezzo with top note: E5
MALE VOCALISTS/DANCERS Seeking dynamic triple theatre performers who possess strong vocal and dance technique. Partnering and lift experience a plus. Must attend Vocalist and Dancer auditions.
FEMALE VOCALISTS/DANCERS Seeking dynamic triple theatre performers who possess strong vocal and dance technique. Partnering and lift experience a plus. Females should bring heels and flats. Must attend Vocalist and Dancer auditions.
Seeking the following Dancer roles:
MALE VOCALISTS/DANCERS Seeking dynamic triple theatre performers who possess strong vocal and dance technique. Partnering and lift experience a plus
FEMALE VOCALISTS/DANCERS Seeking dynamic triple theatre performers who possess strong vocal and dance technique. Partnering and lift experience a plus. Females should bring heels and flats.
MALE DANCERS Seeking very dynamic, unique, excellent athletic dancers. Should have strong technique and sense of style. Partnering and lift experience, tumbling and special skills a plus.
FEMALE DANCERS Seeking very dynamic, unique, excellent athletic dancers. Should have strong technique and sense of style. Partnering and lift experience, tumbling and special skills a plus. Females should bring heels and flats.
MALE RHYTHM TAP DANCER– PRINCIPAL DANCER Seeking strong rhythm tap dancers with a very dynamic sense of style, technique, hoofing, and flair to interact as "The American friends of the bride" who bring a whole different beat to the party through Tap dance.
FEMALE RHYTHM TAP DANCER– PRINCIPAL DANCER Seeking strong rhythm tap dancers with a very dynamic sense of style, technique, hoofing, and flair to interact as "The American friends of the bride" who bring a whole different beat to the party through Tap dance.
FEMALE SWING DANCER – PRINCIPAL ROLE Seeking very dynamic, unique, excellent athletic dancers. Should have strong technique and sense of style. Partnering and lift experience, tumbling, circus and special skills a plus. Must be able to learn and play all female dancer roles to cover all mainstage shows. Females should bring heels and flats.
MALE SWING DANCER- PRINCIPAL ROLE Seeking very dynamic, unique, excellent athletic dancers. Must have strong technique and sense of style. Partnering and lift experience, tumbling, circus and special skills a plus. Must be able to learn and play all male dancer roles to cover all mainstage shows. Males should bring jazz shoes.
Seeking the following Musician roles:
CELTIC MUSICIANS Seeking vibrant, personable, energetic, proficient instrumentalist/performers: ACCORDION/PIANO, FIDDLE, GUITAR.
FESTHAUS MUSICIANS Seeking vibrant, personable, energetic, proficient instrumentalist/performers: ACCORDION, VIOLIN (Acoustic and Electric). Fun character types, singing and special skills a plus, improv/comedic skills encouraged.
Starting Hourly Pay Rate: $14.32 an hour
Vocalists:
Prepare two separate vocal selections, an up tempo and a ballad. Contemporary Broadway or pop work best for our audition team. Pick the best 16 bars of each. Remember that we're not just looking for good vocalists. We need singers who can really tell a story. Do your very best to know the story behind the words you're singing and convey that in your audition.
We'll provide an accompanist for all vocal auditions. Please bring sheet music in the correct key. Singing to a recorded track (CD, tape, etc.) is not permitted.
In addition to your prepared pieces, we may ask you to learn additional music or a movement combination.
Please bring your vocal selection book into the audition in case the casting team would like to hear additional options.
Auditioning can be a lengthy process; you may be asked to stay for a callback.
Prepare a resume and headshot, which will be retained by the audition team.
If you wish to dance, please come prepared. Dancer auditions are held separately from vocalist auditions and have different requirements.
Dancers:
You will be taught a brief dance combination. Please arrive on time to learn and perform for the panel.
Auditioning can be a lengthy process; you may be asked to stay for a callback.
Please arrive early enough to stretch and warm up before the audition begins.
Please wear form fitting dance attire that allows a full range of movement. Bring ballet shoes, jazz shoes and/or character heels, and wear the appropriate footwear for each combination and/or the role for which you are auditioning.
Prepare a resume and headshot, which will be retained by the audition team.
If you wish to sing, please come prepared. Vocalist auditions are held separately from dancer auditions and have different requirements.
Musicians:
Prepare two to three short selections totaling 90 seconds that showcase your technical, lyrical, and improvisational skill.
Some applicants may be asked to perform a simple marching maneuver or choreography.
A piano will be provided at the audition site, but please bring any other instruments you need to the audition.
Auditioning can be a lengthy process; you may be asked to stay for a callback.
Prepare a resume and headshot, which will be retained by the audition team.
Remember that we need to see your showmanship in addition to your proficiency on your instrument. Let your personality shine through!
If you wish to audition, you will be asked to read and sign a release form that will allow your participation. Please click here if you wish to review and complete the release in advance and bring it with you to the audition.
