Calling all performers!

Kings Island to hold entertainer auditions for 2009 season

Auditions to be held February 14-15 at Kings Island

Kings Island, Ohio – Kings Island will hold auditions in search of trained, talented and versatile country, pop and rock singers, dancers, characters, musicians and technicians for the 2009 entertainment season at the park. Auditions will be held February 14-15 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.



Musicians: Kings Island is looking for the following instruments: trumpet, saxophone, trombone and tuba. Please prepare to play in a contemporary pop style. Bring a current photo and a one-page resume.



Specialty Acts: Kings Island is looking for individuals to perform as stilt walkers 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 cartoon characters. Individuals must be 4’10” to 5”6” for cartoon 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:



Saturday, February 14

Kings Island

6300 Kings Island Drive

Kings Island, Ohio 45034

10:00am – Singers, Musicians, Characters, Technicians, Specialty Acts

2:00pm – Dancers



Sunday, February 15

Kings Island

6300 Kings Island Drive

Kings Island, Ohio 45034

10:00am – Singers, Musicians, Characters, Technicians, Specialty Acts

2:00pm – Dancers



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

Musicians: Kings Island is looking for the following instruments: trumpet, saxophone, trombone and tuba. Please prepare to play in a contemporary pop style. Bring a current photo and a one-page resume.

Sounds like a clown band to me! Now if only I didn't have this pesky job that I need to pay those even peskier bills and to support my family because clown band pay wouldn't cut it...

Seems to be more nostalgia heading to the park in 2009! I love the idea of stilt walkers! Sounds like another strong 2009 show season might be coming our way!

Seems to be more nostalgia heading to the park in 2009! I love the idea of stilt walkers! Sounds like another strong 2009 show season might be coming our way!

If you liked the entertainment lineup in 2008, you'll love it in 2009!

Musicians: Kings Island is looking for the following instruments: trumpet, saxophone, trombone and tuba. Please prepare to play in a contemporary pop style. Bring a current photo and a one-page resume.

It's a shame I live so far away...

Musicians: Kings Island is looking for the following instruments: trumpet, saxophone, trombone and tuba. Please prepare to play in a contemporary pop style. Bring a current photo and a one-page resume.

Sounds like a clown band to me! Now if only I didn't have this pesky job that I need to pay those even peskier bills and to support my family because clown band pay wouldn't cut it...

THATS WHAT I WAS JUST THINKING!!!!!!! IM GONNA TRY FOR IT!!!WISH ME LUCK!

sorry for all caps...I got excited lol..I have been wanting to be a part of the clown band since I was very young