Busch Gardens Entertainment Department will be holding auditions for an all
new and innovative show unlike any produced in our theme park before.
We are seeking outstanding percussionists who perform on a variety of
instruments; percussionists who act or sing and specialty performers
including rhythmic gymnasts and actor/singers who entertain in innovative
ways. Please prepare a one and a half minute routine showing us your skill
in solo format. If you are a percussionist, please bring your drum sticks
and if you perform on specialty instruments, please bring them as well. If
you are a rhythmic gymnast and wish to bring accessories, please do so. You
may be asked to stay for a further call back audition that will include
musicianship, improvisation and movement skills. Candidates must have
outgoing personalities and enjoy working with people and entertaining!
We are looking for individuals to fill the following positions:
Percussion Mallet Player (Marimba, Xylophone) - please prepare a one minute
routine that shows your best ability. A Marimba will be supplied at the
audition on February 28 and March 1. If you wish to bring an instrument,
please do so. You will also be asked to improvise on other percussion
instruments that we provide.
Ethnic Percussion (Timbales, bongos, conga, etc.) - please prepare your best
minute. You will also be asked to improvise on other percussion instruments
that we provide.
Snare Drummer - please bring your drum sticks and prepare your best minute.
You will also be asked to improvise on other percussion instruments that we
provide.
Woodwind (flute, soprano sax, alto sax) - bring your instrument and any that
you double on and prepare your best minute. You may be taught a simple
percussion routine as well.
Specialty act (Rhythmic Gymnast, Tap dancer) - please prepare your best
minute. You may be taught a simple percussion routine as well.
Breakdancer - prepare a minute of what you do best. You may be taught a
simple percussion routine as well.
Auditions for this special show will be held on:
February 28, 2003 from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
March 1, 2003 from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
For more information call Debbie or Alan at (813) 987-5302.
Visit www.tampatalent.com
Video Taped Auditions are gladly accepted! If you are unable to make it live
and in person, send us your best on video. Be sure to include a recent
headshot and resume. Sorry, but we don't return tapes!
Send to:
Busch Gardens Auditions
Entertainment Department
P.O. Box 9158
Tampa, Florida 33674-9158