Disney Theatrical Productions are seeking strong male and female singers who move very well to be in the ensemble and cover principal roles. Be prepared to sing one brief standard R&B, pop or rock and roll song that shows off your voice and range.
Do not sing material from THE LION KING or standard Broadway theatre music.
Please be prepared to sing a contemporary Rock/Pop/Gospel song and bring sheet music. A pianist will be provided.
Adult Dancers
Disney Theatrical Productions are seeking strong male and female dancers with a modern/ballet dance background-late teens to early 30’s. Some male dancers require strong acrobatic skills.
You must be warmed up and ready by the start time. Bring dance clothes plus flat jazz shoes or bare feet. You may be asked to sing, so please bring a contemporary song that shows off your voice and range. Bring sheet music.
Singers & Dancers
All singers and dancers must be prepared for possible recalls on Friday 22 February 2019.
You can sing Acappella (without instrumental accompaniment) if you do not have sheet music.
You can NOT sing with a backing track (CD or MP3 instrumental accompaniment).
Please provide a headshot with a one page resume (CV) attached to the back.
We strongly encourage singers & dancers of all cultural backgrounds to attend this call.
Audition Requirements Guide
Age
Roles being cast are for adult performers. There are NO roles for children.You must be 18 years of age.
Headshots
Headshots should be 10" by 8", colour or black and white, head and shoulders ONLY!
A portrait photo, similar to a passport photo except that you may engage smilie and/or personality.
Resumes (Curriculum Vitae - CV)
Resumes, on ONE page attached to the back of headshot, should contain your "singing"and/or "dance" history - productions/shows, date, company' etc. - or maybe your forte has been Karaoke.
Anything else should be listed under "Skills" - acting, uni-cycle riding, skydiving, martial arts, etc.
Callbacks
You are not required to read or write music but must be able to learn a song quickly should you get a call back.
Some performers from Trinidad and Tobago in THE LION KING
Tony Award® winning Heather Headley (Nala, Broadway Premiere), AllanBalfour (dancer, London), JonathanBishop (young Simba, London), RenéeCastle (Nala, Toronto), ZaraAbaBartels (dance captain, London), JaemieCallender (singer, Australia), JennleeShallow (singer, Germany and Nala, Australia), JeffreyRichardson (singer, Australia and Paris), Kwesi Jeffers (singer,Singer/Actor Li on king Touring Co. UK), Janique Charles (singer, Lion King Touring Co. UK), Kayode Salina(singer, Singapore), JennLee Shallow, Stefan Simmons, Darryl Smith and Richard Lessey (singers and dancers, Hamburg, Germany).