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Thursday, October 25 2012, 07:09 AM EDT
Kings Island to Hold Auditions for 2013 Season
MASON -- Kings Island will be casting for a range of opportunities for the upcoming 2013 entertainment season. Auditions will be held November 1 at Wright State University and November 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11 at Kings Island.

The park is also holding auditions at the University of Louisville and 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.


Audition Schedule:


Thursday, November 1 • Wright State University, Creative Arts Center Room T-251

3-6 pm:  Vocalist/Musician/Technician/Dance auditions

 

Friday, November 2 • Kings Island, Kings Island Theater

4:30 pm: Registration opens for Singers/Musicians/Actors/Hosts

5-7 pm: Singer/Musician/Actor/Host auditions

7 pm: Dancer registration

7 pm: Dancer audition

 

Saturday, November 3 & Sunday, November 4 • Kings Island, Kings Island Theater

9:30 am: Registration opens for Singers/Musicians/Actors/Technicians/Characters/Costumers/Actors/Hosts

10 am–1:30 pm: Singer/Musician/Actor/Technician/Character/Costumer/Actor/Host auditions

1:30 pm: Dancer registration

2 pm: Dancer audition

 

Monday, November 5 • University of Louisville, Red Barn Auditorium

4:30 pm: Registration opens for Singers/Musicians/Actors

5 pm – 7:00pm: Singer/Musician/Actor auditions

6:30 pm: Dancer registration

7 pm: Dancer audition

 

Wednesday, November 7 • Ball State University, L.A. Pittenger Student Center Room 310-AB

4–7:30pm: Singer/Musician/Actor auditions

7 pm: Dancer registration

7:30 pm: Dancer auditions

 

Friday, November 9 • Kings Island, Kings Island Theater

4:30 pm: Registration opens for Singers/Musicians/Actors/Hosts

5-7 pm: Singer/Musician/Actor/Host auditions

7 pm: Dancer registration

7:30 pm: Dancer audition

 

Saturday, November 10 & Sunday, November 11 • Kings Island, Kings Island Theater

9:30 am: Registration opens for Singers/Musicians/Actors/Technicians/Characters/Costumers/Actors/Hosts

10 am-1:30 pm: Singer/Musician/Actor/Technician/Character/Costumer/Actor/Host auditions

1:30pm: Dancer registration

2:00pm: Dancer audition
 

For more information, contact the park's Audition Hotline at 513-754-5740 or visit the Park’s website here.Kings Island to Hold Auditions for 2013 Season

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