United Kingdom Casting Notices

Disney Parks Talent Casting, in association with Oriental Land Company (OLC), is seeking Principal Vocalists, Dancers, Female Aerialists and Disney Character Look-alikes for an incredible array of live entertainment at Tokyo Disneyland® Park and Tokyo DisneySea® Park.

Six month or longer contracts begin February/March 2011. Performers receive $590 – $930 (US dollars) per week (depending on role and show), per diem, round trip travel, private apartments, 5-day work weeks, and the chance to experience one of the world’s most fascinating and vibrant cities.

Audition Information:

Location:
Pineapple Dance Studios
7 Langley Street
Covent Garden London, WC2H 9JA
Monday, 23 August
10 AM- Disney Character look-alike performers

Tuesday, 24 August
10 AM- Principal Vocalists

Friday, 27 August
10 AM- Dancers
3 PM- Female Aerialists

Roles

VOCALISTS
Diamond Jim: Male, 20s-30s, Caucasian, 5′10"-6′2", slender to normal build, strong and handsome leading man for the Diamond Horseshoe Saloon, engaging with great ability to interact with an audience, Baritone with a beautiful, rich sound.

Slue Foot Sue: Female, late 20s, Caucasian, 5′4"-5′7", slender to curvy build, charismatic and playful owner of the Diamond Horseshoe Saloon, lights up the stage with her engaging personality, great with audience interaction, Soprano/Belt.

’40s-style Male Vocalist: Male, late 20s-40s, African-heritage or Caucasian, 5′10"+, thin to average build, seasoned principal vocalist for "Big Band Beat", a large-scale musical where the Cotton Club meets Big Band Swing, performed with a live orchestra, handsome and charismatic, can command a stage with his star quality and charm, moves well, tap a plus, Baritone/Tenor to a G.

’40s-style Female Vocalist: Female, 20s-40s, Caucasian, 5′3"-5′8", slender build, epitome of ’40s glamour, charismatic with strong stage presence for "Big Band Beat", a large-scale musical where the Cotton Club meets Big Band Swing, performed with a live orchestra, moves well, tap a plus, Soprano/Belt.

Blues Singer: Female, 20s-40s, African-heritage, 5′3"-5′8", slender build, glamorous and beautiful, charismatic with strong stage presence for "Big Band Beat", a large-scale musical where the Cotton Club meets Big Band Swing, performed with a live orchestra, moves well, tap a plus, Belt.

Latin-style Pop Tenor: Male, 20s-30s, Latino, 5′9"+, slender to normal build, good physique, pop idol looks and great charisma for "Minnie, Oh Minnie!", a Latin-flavored revue, moves well, ability to sing in Spanish a plus, Pop Tenor to A flat.

DANCERS
Ballet/Jazz Dancers: Males 5′9"+, Females 5′3"-5′6", to portray classic Disney Princes & Princesses such as Cinderella, Snow White and Prince Charming in "One Man’s Dream II: The Magic Lives On", a rousing musical revue, must be trained in both ballet and jazz with exceptional stage presence and dynamic performance ability.

Male Ballet Dancers: 5′5"-5′8", slender build, strong ballet technique, portrays Peter Pan in "One Man’s Dream II: The Magic Lives On", a rousing musical highlighted by a magical flight across the sky by none other than Peter Pan himself, must not have a fear of heights.

Athletic Dancers with Ethnic Look: Males 5′6"+, Females 5′1"-5′7", ethnic looking, athletic with strong physiques for a lavish multi-sensory production exploring the "Mystic Rhythms" of a tropical rainforest, females also do aerial work and must have strong abdominal/back muscles and beautiful port de bras.

Female Aerialists: 5′0"-5′6", strong aerialist experience (2-point harness) and/or training to portray Ariel in "Under the Sea", an interactive retelling of the classic Disney animated feature The Little Mermaid where guests journey into the depths of the ocean while Ariel and friends "swim" above, strong abdominal/back muscles, beautiful port de bras, no fear of heights.

Male Jazz/Tap Dancers: 5′9"+, strong solo tappers trained in jazz with exceptional charisma and commanding stage presence for "Big Band Beat", a large-scale musical where the Cotton Club meets Broadway meets Big Band Swing, especially seeking African-heritage dancers

DISNEY CHARACTER LOOK-ALIKES
Candidates should resemble the Characters in look, height and personality; strong movement ability is required. Some roles require strong acting abilities. Male Disney Character Look-alikes: 5′0"-5′6" and 5′8"-6′0", Female Disney Character Look-alikes: 4′11"-5′7.

Requirements:
� Vocalists: Prepare two contrasting vocal selections (best 16 bars of each) which reflect the style of the show for which you are auditioning. You must bring sheet music in the correct key; an accompanist will be provided. Be prepared to learn a movement combination.
� Dancers: Wear appropriate dance attire/shoes and be warmed-up and ready to begin at the listed time. Please note, height requirements are strictly adhered to.
� Disney Character Look-alikes: Be prepared for a movement evaluation.
� Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and willing to relocate to Tokyo for the terms of their individual contracts.
� Bring two copies of a current photo and resume.

Tuesday, 24 August
10 AM- Principal Vocalists

Friday, 27 August
10 AM- Dancers
3 PM- Female Aerialists

Location:
Pineapple Dance Studios
7 Langley Street
Covent Garden London, WC2H 9JA