Hersheypark is looking for talented, motivated, and passionate performers, technicians, and musicians with a strong desire to work hard and provide a memorable experience for guests. The 2018 resident shows will be produced by RWS Entertainment Group and Windish Music and Productions in conjunction with Hersheypark Entertainment.
The Hersheypark Entertainment Department will hold auditions and technician interviews at the Hershey Theatre (15 E. Caracas Avenue, Hershey, Pennsylvania) on Saturday, February 17, 2018. All production companies involved in casting shows will be in attendance.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and/or a high school graduate by the start of rehearsals, which begin in May. Contracts run through end of August.
Performers/Musicians: Starting at $530/week. Technicians: Starting at $505/week. Non-Union.
Seeking the following for the 2018 Summer Season:
Singer/Dancers
All singer/dancers must register as EITHER a singer OR a dancer. Choose your strongest talent and register accordingly.
Singers should prepare two vocal selections of contrasting styles (16 bars each).
Please bring sheet music in the proper key or an edited musical track on a CD. An accompanist will be provided.
Beat Boxing skills are a plus. Please note this on your registration form.
Singers may be called back to learn a dance combination after the vocal audition, and dancers may be asked to sing. However, not all singers will be asked to dance.
Dancer/Singers and Dancers
All Dancer/Singers and Dancers should be prepared to learn several dance combinations. Please wear appropriate dance attire and shoes (character heels and flats for women).
Some may be asked to sing after the dance call. However, not all will be asked to sing. Dancer/Singers should prepare one vocal selection of your choice that shows your voice off the best (16 bars). Please bring sheet music in the proper key or an edited musical track on a CD. An accompanist will be provided.
Vocalists
Singers should prepare two vocal selections of contrasting styles (16 bars each).
Please bring sheet music in the proper key or an edited musical track on a CD. An accompanist will be provided.
Beat Boxing skills are a plus – please note on your registration form.
Vocalists may be called back to learn a dance combination after the vocal audition. However, not all will be asked to dance.
Specialty Performers
Juggling, Clowning, Stilt Walking, Sleight of hand magic.
Be prepared to demonstrate a comedic monologue.
Be prepared to exhibit improv skills.
Please note specialty skills on your registration form.
Instrumentalists
Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Tuba, Keyboard, Multi-Percussion, Drum Kit, Guitar, and Bass.
Musicians should prepare technical and lyrical excerpts and be prepared to demonstrate improvisational skills. A drum set, keyboard, guitar amp, and bass amp will be provided. Please bring all other instruments/equipment to your audition. Visit http://windishmusic.com for more specific musician audition requirements.
Technicians
Stage Managers, Stagehands, Audio Technicians, Dressers, Lighting Technicians, and Wardrobe Supervisors.
All technicians should prepare for an interview.
If you are unable to attend the February 17, 2018 audition, technician applications will still be accepted by contacting audition@hersheypa.com or by calling 717-534-3349.
If you plan to attend, please pre-register using the registration link: http://www.hersheypark.com/things-to-do/shows/auditions.php. You should receive a confirmation email within 3 business days of your submission. If you do not, please contact 717-534-3349.
Check-in times for “walk-ups” are as follows:
Singers and Singer/Dancers - 9:00 AM
Technicians, Specialty Performers and Musician Walk Up - 10:00 AM
Dancers and Dancer/Singers - 2:00 PM
Callbacks will take place as needed later in the day. Please plan to stay as late as 5pm if called back.
Please come dressed, warmed up, and prepared to audition/interview as soon as you are called. There may be a moderate wait time between your check-in and your actual audition/interview.
For more information, please visit http://www.hersheypark.com/things-to-do/shows/auditions.php.
SHOW AND CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
ONCE UPON… (Music Box Theater)
WITCH [FEMALE LEAD]: Powerful, forceful, imposing. Contemporary pop mix/belt with an edge. Mover.
CINDERELLA [FEMALE LEAD]: Soft and pretty with a modern mindset, not Disney. Strong contemporary pop mix with no edge. Mover.
ALICE [FEMALE LEAD]: Precocious, cute, upper-class with wide-eyed wonderment. Contemporary pop mix/belt, no edge. Ideally 5’3” or below. Singer/Strong Mover or Dancer.
LITTLE RED [FEMALE SUPPORTING]: Confident character dancer/actor full of sassy fun. Does not need sing well.
PRINCE [MALE LEAD]: Winsome and handsome. Contemporary bari/tenor with a smooth pop quality. Mover.
MAD HATTER [MALE LEAD] Wacky, confident, dramatic, a natural comedian who can portray the role without the benefit of dialogue. Strong Mover. Contemporary pop tenor with some vocal “tricks” (high falsetto or riffing).
WOLF [MALE LEAD] A true triple threat with non-intimidating sex appeal and comic abilities, think Rum-Tum-Tugger. Contemporary Bari/Tenor with an edge. Comfortable with “rap” style lyrics as well.
WHITE RABBIT [MALE SUPPORTING] High energy triple threat. Comfortable with character work and singing in an upper range but does not need to sound trained.
ENSEMBLE [MALE and FEMALE]: Dancers/Singers comfortable with acting, character work, and short vocal solos.
SWINGS [MALE and FEMALE]: Males and Females to cover above tracks.
THE GOOD TIME (Country Grill)
SINGER/DANCERS [MALE and FEMALE LEADS]: Early 20s to 30s, engaging performers with strong country/pop vocals and energetic dance ability. Appealing triple threat performers to believably portray inhabitants of a typical American diner.
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