KINGS ISLAND, Ohio – 2012-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kings Island will be casting for a wide range of exciting opportunities for the upcoming 2013 entertainment season. Auditions will be held November 1 at Wright State University; November 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11 at Kings Island; November 5 at the University of Louisville and November 7 at Ball State University.
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 music and 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.
Character Cohort: The Park is looking for enthusiastic individuals to provide assistance to characters during their walks. Please bring a current photo and 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 one-page resume.
Meet and Greet Characters: Kings Island is looking for enthusiastic individuals to portray characters. Please bring a current photo and one-page resume. An interview and movement audition will be conducted.
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. Auditions will take place in order of arrival within your talent category. You must be at least 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 be prepare to wait. The Park encourages participation from all cultural backgrounds.
Audition Schedule:
Thursday, November 1
Wright State University
Creative Arts Center Room T-251
3:00pm – 6:00pm: Vocalist/Musician/Technician/Dance auditions
Friday, November 2
Kings Island
Kings Island Theater
4:30pm: Registration opens for Singers/Musicians/Actors/Hosts
5:00pm – 7:00pm: Singer/Musician/Actor/Host auditions
7:00pm: Dancer registration
7:30pm: Dancer audition
Saturday, November 3
Kings Island
Kings Island Theater
9:30am: Registration opens for Singers/Musicians/Actors/Technicians/Characters/Costumers/Actors/Hosts
10:00am – 1:30pm: Singer/Musician/Actor/Technician/Character/Costumer/Actor/Host auditions
1:30pm: Dancer registration
2:00pm: Dancer audition
Sunday, November 4
Kings Island
Kings Island Theater
9:30am: Registration opens for Singers/Musicians/Actors/Technicians/Characters/Costumers/Actors/Hosts
10:00am – 1:30pm: Singer/Musician/Actor/Technician/Character/Costumer/Actor/Host auditions
1:30pm: Dancer registration
2:00pm: Dancer audition
Monday, November 5
University of Louisville
Red Barn Auditorium
4:30pm: Registration opens for Singers/Musicians/Actors
5:00pm – 7:00pm: Singer/Musician/Actor auditions
6:30pm: Dancer registration
7:00pm: Dancer audition
Wednesday, November 7
Ball State University
L.A. Pittenger Student Center Room 310-AB
4:00pm – 7:30pm: Singer/Musician/Actor auditions
7:00pm: Dancer registration
7:30pm: Dancer auditions
Friday, November 9
Kings Island
Kings Island Theater
4:30pm: Registration opens for Singers/Musicians/Actors/Hosts
5:00pm – 7:00pm: Singer/Musician/Actor/Host auditions
7:00pm: Dancer registration
7:30pm: Dancer audition
Saturday, November 10
Kings Island
Kings Island Theater
9:30am: Registration opens for Singers/Musicians/Actors/Technicians/Characters/Costumers/Actors/Hosts
10:00am – 1:30pm: Singer/Musician/Actor/Technician/Character/Costumer/Actor/Host auditions
1:30pm: Dancer registration
2:00pm: Dancer audition
Saturday, November 11
Kings Island
Kings Island Theater
9:30am: Registration opens for Singers/Musicians/Actors/Technicians/Characters/Costumers/Actors/Hosts
10:00am – 1:30pm: Singer/Musician/Actor/Technician/Character/Costumer/Actor/Host auditions
1:30pm: Dancer registration
2:00pm: Dancer audition
For more information, please contact our Audition Hotline at (513) 754-5740 or visit the Park’s official website at www.visitkingsisland.com.
Kings Island is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, a publicly traded partnership that is listed for trading on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FUN.” In addition to Kings Island, Cedar Fair owns and operates ten other amusement parks, six water parks, one indoor water park resort and five hotels. Cedar Fair also operates the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park in Gilroy, Calif. under a management contract. www.twitter.com/kingsislandpr
CONTACT:
DON HELBIG
Public Relations Area Manager | Kings Island
6300 Kings Island Drive | Kings Island, Ohio 45034
(513) 754-5797 | FAX: (513) 754-5725
E-mail: Don.Helbig@visitkingsisland.com
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