Monday, November 9, 2009

Kings Island to hold entertainer auditions for 2010 season November 13-15

Kings Island will hold auditions in search of trained, talented and versatile singers, dancers, atmosphere acts, characters, costumers and technicians for the 2010 entertainment season November 13-15 at Kings Island.

Interested performers should prepare the following:

Singers: Prepare two vocal selections. Country and pop singers should bring sheet music or CD with one up-tempo selection and one ballad. A pianist will be on site for accompaniment. Rock singers should bring sheet music or CD with music that shows off their vocal abilities. Singers may be asked to read a brief monologue and to dance, so they should 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. Dancers will be taught a combination during the audition. If dancers sing, they should bring music as specified above. Dances should come prepared in comfortable and appropriate clothing and shoes. Dancers need to bring a current photo and a one-page resume.

Atmosphere Acts: Kings Island is looking for individuals to perform as atmosphere entertainers that have an awesome approach to entertainment. Bring a current photo and a one-page resume.

Characters: Kings Island is looking for enthusiastic individuals to portray Peanuts characters. Individuals must be 4’10” to 5”6” for characters. Please bring a current photo and a one-page resume. An interview and movement audition will be conducted.

Technicians: Interviews will be conducted for experienced sound operators, lighting operators, follow spot operators, stage crew and costumer positions. Please bring a one-page resume with references for an on-site interview.

Please note: Auditions will take place 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 prepare to wait. Kings Island strongly encourages participation from all cultural backgrounds.

Audition Schedule:

Friday, November 13
Kings Island
6300 Kings Island Drive
Kings Island, Ohio 45034
5:00pm – 7:30pm – Singers, Atmosphere Acts, Peanuts Characters, Technicians, Costumers
7:30pm – Dancers

Saturday, November 14
Kings Island
6300 Kings Island Drive
Kings Island, Ohio 45034
10:00am – 1:30pm – Singers, Atmosphere Acts, Peanuts Characters, Technicians, Costumers
2:00pm – Dancers

Sunday, November 15
Kings Island
6300 Kings Island Drive
Kings Island, Ohio 45034
10:00am – 1:30pm – Singers, Atmosphere Acts, Peanuts Characters, Technicians, Costumers
2:00pm – Dancers

For more information call Kings Island’s Entertainment Department at (513) 754-5740 or visit http://www.visitkingsisland.com/.