Universal Studios Japan 2019 Casting Brief
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Universal Studios Japan 2019 20th Anniversary World Audition Tour The search is on again for new and exciting talent to join our family of performers at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka! We are looking for passionate and talented individuals with a vast range of performance skills to fill a variety of extraordinary positions throughout The Park! Including: • Male and Female Actors • Dancers who Sing Well • Singers who Move Well • Female Dancers with Technical Training • Stunt Performers Attractive compensation packages are on offer for successful performers, as well as quarterly and completion bonuses attached to every contract. Other great benefits attached to every contract include: • Paid round trip airfares • Accommodation • Per diem allowance to cover food expenses • Train pass • Bicycle • Mobile phone • Gym membership • And travel insurance! 2019 Audition Tour Schedule: London Aug 21 – 23 New York Aug 26 – 28 Toronto Aug 31 Chicago Sep 3 Nashville Sep 6 Atlanta Sep 9 Salt Lake City Sep 12 Hollywood Sep 15 – 17 Brisbane Sep 21 – 22 Sydney Sep 25 – 26 Melbourne Sep 29 – 30 Roles: Male Actors Hogwarts™ Express Conductor • Strong actor with a commanding presence to portray The Conductor at the entrance to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ • Seeking Jolly actors to portray a playing age of mid 30’s and above. • Must be able to speak English with a British accent. • Will be required to learn and perform an English/Japanese Script. • Japanese language fluency/experience a plus but not required. Wandkeeper at Ollivanders™ • Mature, strong actors to portray knowledgeable Wandkeeper in Ollivanders™ Wand Shop at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™. • Seeking actors to portray a playing age of over 40 • Must be able to speak English with a British accent. • Will be required to learn and perform an English/Japanese Script. • Japanese language fluency/experience a plus but not required. The Terminator • Tall, handsome, body-builder type with strong features and good resemblance to original movie character. • Male performers, of good physical strength and high athletic ability for running, jumping and climbing. • Height range 182-196 cm (5’9″ – 6’4″ ft). Male Hogwarts™ Students • Male actors to serve as Hogwarts™ students and hosts in entertainment experiences in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™. • Must look and be able to portray high school age. • No taller than 170 cm (5’7″ ft). • Must be able to speak English with a British accent. • Will be required to learn and perform an English/Japanese Script. Universal Studios Japan | 2-1-33 Sakurajima, Konohana-Ku, Osaka-Shi 554-0031 | www.universalauditions.com/japan Female Actors Princess Fiona • Sweet, beautiful and smart female actress to portray the pre- ogre Fiona from the DreamWorks Animation Shrek franchise. • Must be able to portray an age range of 15-25. • Strong acting ability a must, singing and dancing skills a plus, but not required. Female Hogwarts™ Students • Female actors to serve as Hogwarts™ students in entertainment experiences in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™. • Must look and be able to portray high school age. • No taller than 165 cm (5’5″ ft). • Must be able to speak English with a British accent. • Will be required to learn and perform an English/Japanese Script. Marilyn Monroe • Sexy female actress to convey the subtle nuances of the American Icon. • Must be able to portray an age range of 15-30. • Strong acting ability a must, singing and dancing skills a plus, but not required. Choir Master & Triwizard Prefect • Female actress to serve as Choir Master and host for the Frog Choir experience as well as the Prefect and host for the Triwizard Tournament experience in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™. • Must look and be able to portray high school age. • Must have a sense of rhythm. Prior choir conducting experience a plus, but not requirement. • Must be able to speak English with a British accent. • Will be required to learn and perform a Japanese/English Script. Universal Studios Japan | 2-1-33 Sakurajima, Konohana-Ku, Osaka-Shi 554-0031 | www.universalauditions.com/japan Dancers who Sing Well Dracula • Strong, sexy male, 175 cm (5’7″ ft) and over in height. • Great Dancer with singing experience. • Pop tenor/baritone who can sing to an F#. Hip & Hop • Cute, perky cheerleader types. • Strong dancers with singing experience. • Pop singers, able to belt a C#. • No taller than 165 cm (5’4″ ft). Wolfie • Excitable, young male, 175 cm (5’7″ ft) and under in height. • Strong dancer with great youthful energy. • Pop tenor who sings to a G and not afraid to howl at the moon. Singers who Move Well Ash • Powerful, athletic female singer who is a real rocker • Strong mover who can belt to a D • 4’10” – 5’ (147cm – 152cm) in height • Must be comfortable performing in a latex mask. Universal Studios Japan | 2-1-33 Sakurajima, Konohana-Ku, Osaka-Shi 554-0031 | www.universalauditions.com/japan Johnny • Tall, athletic male singer with pop-singing skills • Strong mover who can sing up to a G flat • 6’-6’2” (182cm – 188cm) in height • Must be comfortable performing in a latex mask. Bride of Frankenstein • Soulful, sassy and sexy female with a strong stage presence. • Alto or soprano, with a strong belt up to C#. • Must be a strong mover. Female Singers – Various Styles • Singers who are comfortable with various styles of singing including one or more of the following: gospel, pop, R&B, classical and choral. • In addition to our usual casting efforts, we are also looking for female pop/rock singers that are 152 cm (5′ ft) and under. • Must be strong movers. Frankenstein • Smooth, cool lady charmer. • 182.5cm (6’ ft) or taller. • Baritone pop singer and strong mover. • Sings to an F with nice low tones and a strong falsetto Universal Studios Japan | 2-1-33 Sakurajima, Konohana-Ku, Osaka-Shi 554-0031 | www.universalauditions.com/japan Male Singers – Various Styles • Singers who are comfortable with various styles of singing including one or more of the following: gospel, pop, R&B, classical and choral. • Must be strong movers. Female Dancers with Technical Training Beauxbatons Students • Beautiful dancers with strong ballet technique to perform as students of the Beauxbatons Academy of Magic at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™. • 165 cm (5’5” ft) or taller who can play high school age. Stunt Performers WaterWorld – Helen • Athletic and petite female stunt performer with acting skills. • Must be physically fit with strong upper body strength, and ability to run, swim and dive 15 feet. • The job will require performer to learn hand-to-hand and weapons fight skills and limited jet ski and boat driving. WaterWorld – Mariner • Handsome, strong, sleek stuntman with expert stand-up jet ski skills. • Must be physically fit with strong upper body strength, and ability to run, swim, swan dive and back-off dive 30 feet. • Should also have hand-to-hand fight skills and weapons training. Universal Studios Japan | 2-1-33 Sakurajima, Konohana-Ku, Osaka-Shi 554-0031 | www.universalauditions.com/japan WaterWorld - #8 Water Skier • Must be able to drive a boat, with excellent water-ski jumper skills and able to swim. Additionally, must have either excellent sit down or stand up jets ski skills. • Must be prepared to learn a 20-foot fall, hand to hand fight skills and weapons handling. WaterWorld - #7 Jet Skier • Must be able to swim, have excellent sit-down jet ski skills, along with the ability to tow a water skier. Additionally, must be able to have either excellent water-ski jumper skills or have excellent stand up Jet Ski skills. • Must be prepared to learn a 20-foot fall, hand to hand fight skills and weapons handling. For further information on Universal Studios Japan, audition cities, dates and available roles, please visit www.universalauditions.com/japan Please feel free to contact a member of our friendly team at [email protected] if you require any further assistance. We look forward to seeing you! Kind regards, Casting Team Universal Studios Japan Universal Studios Japan | 2-1-33 Sakurajima, Konohana-Ku, Osaka-Shi 554-0031 | www.universalauditions.com/japan .