Calling all performers!
Do you love the stage? Do you enjoy being in the spotlight? Kings Island may have a job for you.
Kings Island’s entertainment department will hold auditions in search of trained, talented and versatile singers, dancers, musicians, variety artists, character cohorts, technicians and costumers for the 2015 season. Auditions will be held February 21-22 at Kings Island.
While we are looking for all style vocalists, we are especially in search of strong singers, comfortable signing in a classic rock style.
We are also looking for actors who feel comfortable and have experience working with live animals for a new family attraction.
Interested performers should prepare the following:
Singers: Prepare at least one up-tempo and one ballad in a pop style. You may not sing a cappella. An accompanist will be provided. Bring sheet music in the proper key or pre-recorded instrumental sound tracks (without lead vocals) on CD. You may be asked to read a brief monologue and to dance, so bring appropriate clothes and shoes for movement. Singers need to bring a current photo and one-page resume.
Dancers: Kings Island is looking for energetic, technically trained dancers experienced in jazz, ballet, hip-hop and acrobatics for an exciting new production. Dancers will be taught a combination during the audition. If dancers sing, please bring music as specified above. Please come prepared in comfortable and appropriate clothing and shoes. Dancers need to bring a current photo and one-page resume.
Musicians: Kings Island is casting for drums, trumpet, keyboard, bass guitar, alto and tenor saxophone and trombone. Please prepare two pieces of music in an up-tempo style. Musicians may be asked to sight read at the audition. Must be available six days per week June through mid-August and have open availability.
Variety Artists: Kings Island is looking for unique and creative acts. If you are an experienced performance artist with an awesome approach to entertainment, please prepare a montage of your best work no longer than four minutes in length. Please bring a current photo and one-page resume.
Actors: Kings Island is looking for experienced actors with strong improv skills and excellent comedic timing to perform various roles throughout the park. All ages are encouraged to audition. Please prepare a short family-friendly monologue and a one-page resume.
Show Characters: Energetic and animated dancers are needed for productions featuring costumed characters. Please come prepared in comfortable and appropriate clothing and shoes for a movement audition. Please bring a current photo and a one-page resume.
Character Cohort: Kings Island is looking for enthusiastic individuals to provide assistance to characters during their walks. Please bring a current photo and a one-page resume.
Technicians/Costumers: Interviews will be conducted for experienced sound operators, lighting operators, follow spot operators, stage crew and costumer positions. Interviews will be held on Audition Dates on a first-come, first-served basis. Please bring a one-page resume with references.
Please note: Singers may be asked to stay for the Dancer Audition. You will be auditioned in order of arrival within your talent category. You must be 15 years of age to audition and/or interview. Auditions are limited to two minutes. Times are listed for registration only. The audition procedure may take a long time — please come prepared to wait. Equal opportunity employer.
Audition Dates and Information:
Saturday, February 21
Kings Island
Kings Island Theater
Singers / Musicians / Technicians / Characters
Registration opens at 9:30 a.m.
Audition-interview 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis
Dancers
Registration opens at 1:30 p.m.
Dancer audition at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 22
Kings Island
Kings Island Theater
Singers / Musicians / Technicians / Characters
Registration opens at 9:30 a.m.
Audition-interview 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis
Dancers
Registration opens at 1:30 p.m.
Dancer audition at 2:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact Kings Island’s Audition Hotline at 513.754.5740.
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