Tokyo Disney Resort Auditions
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| Employment Type |
Auditions |
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| Date Posted |
5 Feb, 2007 |
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| Location |
National |
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| Company Information |
Tokyo Disney
NSW
Website: http://www.disneyauditions.com
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| Job Description |
Tokyo Disney will be holding OPEN AUDITIONS for Singers, Dancers, Percussionists and Face Characters.
Tokyo Disney Resorts are seeking performers for their 2007
Summer/Fall Contracts. US $590 - $930 per week (depending on role and
show), Per Diem, Round trip travel, private apartments, 5 day a week
schedule, and the chance to experience 7 months in one of the world's
most fascinating and vibrant cities. Rehearsals take place in Tokyo and
begin in Summer/Fall 2007. Contracts run approximately 7 months.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
All applicants must be 18 years of age, and willing to relocate to
Tokyo for the terms of their individual contract. Please bring a
non-returnable photo and resume. All auditions begin at the times
listed; please arrive early to register.
DANCERS: Should be strong in ballet and jazz. Some roles require
tap, modern dance or vocal ability. Gymnastic skills are a plus. Please
wear appropriate dance attire/shoes and be warmed up and ready to begin
at the listed time.
FACE CHARACTERS/DISNEY ANIMATED LOOK-A-LIKES: Will require some
dance ability – please come prepared with appropriate dance attire and
shoes. These people will be chosen according to how much they resemble
Disney Prince and Princesses. SINGERS: Please prepare two vocal
selections of contrasting styles (best 16 bars of each will be heard
only). For all vocal auditions an accompanist will be provided and you
should provide sheet music in correct keys. Singers should also be
prepared to learn a dance combination if required – please bring
appropriate attire on audition day.
PERCUSSIONISTS: Roles exist currently for males only. Candidates
must have excellent drumming skills and experience. Candidates will be
asked to demonstrate their skills and will also be asked to play some
rhythms and also sight-read. Drums will be provided.
ROLE DESCRIPTIONS:
FEMALE SINGERS:
'Diamond Horseshoe Revue' - Seeking 3 Women to portray "Slue
Foot Sue". 5'4"-5'9" Has both a Belt and Soprano voice. Versatile
performer who moves well. Does not have to be a trained dancer.
'Big Band Beat' - Seeking 2 African-American Women and 2
Caucasian Women. Principal vocalists must be charismatic with strong
presence and able to handle basic movement. Ability to tap is a plus.
Show concept: The Cotton Club meets Broadway meets Big Band Swing.
MALE SINGERS:
'Horseshoe Roundup' - Seeking 3 Men to portray "Diamond Jim." 5'10"
- 6'2" Beautiful bright Baritone with rich voice. Winning personality
with the ability to interact with the audience.
'Minnie Oh! Minnie' - Seeking 2 tenors. 'Ricky Martin-like'. Great 'pop' feel and style. Movement and ability to sing in Spanish a plus.
'Big Band Beat' - Seeking 2 African-American Men and 2 Caucasian
Men. Principal vocalists must be charismatic with strong presence and
able to handle basic movement. Ability to tap is a plus. Show concept:
The Cotton Club meets Broadway meets Big Band Swing.
Musical Theatre Performers and Vocalists should prepare two vocal
selections of contrasting styles (best 16 bars of each). For all vocal
auditions, an accompanist will be provided, and you should bring sheet
music in the correct key.
MALE AND FEMALE DANCERS:
'One Man's Dream' - Seeking 9 men and 9 women. All dancers must
be trained in both ballet and jazz with a strong musical theatre style
presence. Male dancers must portray either handsome Princes or Peter
Pan. Female dancers must portray beautiful Princesses or Wendy.
'Mystic Rhythms' - Seeking 6 men. All male dancers must be
athletic with nice physiques. Specifically looking for Latin or African
American men. No ballet required.
'Under the Sea' - Seeking 9 female dancers to portray "Ariel"
from 'The Little Mermaid.' As this show involves "Ariel" being flown in
a 'mermaid-like' harness, dancers must have strong abdominal and back
muscles, beautiful arms, an expressive face and not be afraid of
heights.
'Big Band Beat' - Seeking 7 men. All dancers must be trained in
jazz with a strong musical theatre style presence. All dancers must
tap. Show concept: The Cotton Club meets Broadway meets Big Band Swing.
DRUMMER/PERCUSSIONISTS
'Kitchen Beat' - Seeking 3 drummer/percussionists. The show is a
energized and hilarious set where 3 supposed 'chefs' turn their kitchen
equipment into their very own homemade drum kit. The audience soon
realize that these are no ordinary cooks.
'Minnie, Oh Minnie' - This show is a Latin influenced Mardi Gras
party where 2 experienced and appealing percussionists show off their
rhythm and style alongside some of Tokyo Disney's best singers and
dancers.
We encourage performers from all cultural backgrounds to attend.
MALE AND FEMALE DISNEY PRINCESS AND PRINCE LOOK-ALIKE PERFORMERS:
Various Shows and Parades - We are looking for smiling faces to
bring to life the heroes and heroines, princes and princesses, from
classic Disney animated films. Strong candidates should resemble the
Characters in look, height, and personality; have a positive attitude
and good speaking voice. Performers will be put through a movement
combination as a part of the audition.
AUDITION DATES
ALL AUDITIONS ARE OPEN CALLS
PLEASE ARRIVE PROMPTLY TO REGISTER ON THE DAY OF THE AUDITION.
Brisbane, Saturday 24 February, 2007
Dancers, Face Characters & Percussionists
Venue: STEPS STUDIO
Unit 1, Bldg 2 Morris Road West
Rothwell QLD
9:00 am - Dancer Registration
10:00 am - Dancer Audition Begins
2:00 pm - Male and Female Disney Prince and Princess Look-a-like Performers Registration
2:30 pm - Male and Female Disney Prince and Princess Look-a-like Performers Audition Begins
4:00 pm - Drummer/Percussionists Registration
4:30 pm - Drummer/Percussionists Audition Begins
Cairns, Monday 26 February, 2007
Dancers & Face Characters
VENUE: Turning Pointe Dance Studio
185 Scott Street
Bungalow QLD
9:00 am - Dancer Registration
10:00 am - Dancer Audition Begins
1:00 pm - Male and Female Disney Prince and Princess Look-a-like Performers Registration
1:30 pm - Male and Female Disney Prince and Princess Look-a-like Performers Audition Begins
Sydney, Wednesday 28 February, 2007
Dancers & Face Characters
VENUE: Urbane Dance Centre
Level 1, 58 Abercrombie Street
Chippendale NSW
9:00 am - Dancer Registration
10:00 am - Dancer Audition Begins
2:00 pm - Male and Female Disney Prince and Princess Look-a-like Performers Registration
2:30 pm - Male and Female Disney Prince and Princess Look-a-like Performers Audition Begins
Sydney, Thursday 1 March, 2007
Singers & Percussionists
VENUE: Urbane Dance Centre
Level 1, 58 Abercrombie Street
Chippendale NSW
9:30 am - Singer Registration
10:00 am -Singer Audition Begins
2:30 pm - Drummer/Percussionists Registration
3:00 pm - Drummer/Percussionists Audition Begins
Melbourne, Saturday 3 March, 2007
Singers & Percussionists
VENUE: Dance Factory
4-10 Yorkshire Street
Richmond VIC
9:30 am - Singer Registration
10:00 am -Singer Audition Begins
3:30 pm - Drummer/Percussionists Registration
4:00 pm - Drummer/Percussionists Audition Begins
Melbourne, Monday 5 March, 2007
Dancers & Face Characters
VENUE: Dance Factory
4-10 Yorkshire Street
Richmond VIC
9:00 am - Dancer Registration
10:00 am -Dancer Audition Begins
2:30 pm - Male and Female Disney Prince and Princess Look-a-like Performers Registration
3:00 pm - Male and Female Disney Prince and Princess Look-a-like Performers Audition Begins
*Please note all Auditions are Open Calls. There is no need to
pre-register. Registration will begin promptly at times listed. For
further information, please visit the audition web site @ www.disneyauditions.com
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| Salary |
US $590 - $930 per week (depending on role and show) |
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| How to Apply |
Open Call |
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