Universal Studios Japan Auditions 2007

Universal Studios Japan are casting for Singers who can move, Dancers who can sing, Character Actors, Stunt Actors & Gymnasts for their theme park in Osaka. Gold Coast Auditions: September 13 & 14 Auditions are by appointment only. You must register for an audition time at www.universalauditions.com/japan. You must be at least 18 years old on the day of your audition. Successful applicants will be offered employment, commencing early 2008. For more information on the shows and the roles, or to register for an audition time please visit www.universalauditions.com/japan ACTORS- Casting for featured character roles for the following shows: “Peter Pan’s Neverland” Our retelling of the classic Peter Pan story which has been around since 1904. We add a brand-new musical score, characters flying 50 meters high and a cast of 28 actors, dancers and acrobats as American Natives, lost boys and pirates all performing on a multi level, multi colourful stage situated in our main lagoon. Roles: Grown Wendy - Young matronly ingenue must be able to portray age of 25-35, and be strong and confident. Strong acting with the flexibility to convincingly lip-synch Japanese dialogue. “Toto and Friends” (New animal show) Roles: Dorothy – Cute, adolescent, perky and sweet actress to portray young Judy Garland-esque character in the Land of Oz. Must be able to improvise and interact with guests. Atmosphere Shows Universal Studios, Japan is also host to a number of atmospheric shows and street performances some of which require improvisational skills. Roles: Doc Brown – Male actor must be able to portray 50-60, look act and sound like Doc Brown the quirky, strange and hyper character from the “Back to the Future” movie series. Must memorize a script in Japanese and be able to improvise in this one-man show. Princess Fiona (Human Version) – Sweet, beautiful female actress to portray pre-ogre Fiona from the Shrek ® series. Marilyn Monroe – Sexy female actress to portray the American Icon for guest greetings in the Hollywood section of the park. Must be able to convey the subtle Marilyn-esque nuances while interacting with guests. STUNT ACTORS/GYMNASTS - Casting for featured character roles for the following shows: Universal Studios Japan requires males and females of good physical strength and high athletic ability. Gymnasts would be required to do a floor pass. Must be willing to work outdoors and maybe asked to learn Japanese lines/phrases in character depending on role. Casting for the following shows: “Peter Pan’s Neverland” Roles: Captain Hook – Male that can play 40-55. Some high altitude performing and free-fall stunt work involved Strong acting ability with the flexibility to convincingly lip-synch Japanese dialogue. Young Wendy/Jane - Young ingenue must be able to portray age of 12-14, and be cute and perky. Young Wendy requires basic trampoline and acrobatic skills. Strong acting with the flexibility to convincingly lip-synch Japanese dialogue. John/Michael - Young ingenue must be able to portray age of 6-10. Strong acting and gymnastic abilities with the flexibility to convincingly lip-synch Japanese dialogue. “WaterWorld™” A complex combination of high-tech special effects, pyrotechnics, high falls and daredevil boat and jet ski stunts make this high-energy, live action show a tidal wave of action. Roles: Mariner – Handsome, strong, sleek stuntman with expert stand-up jet ski skills. Can back off dive 30 feet and swan dive. Has hand to hand fight skills as well as weapons training. Is physically fit with strong upper body strength and can run and swim. Helen – Attractive, petite female stunt performer with acting and lip-synching skills. Has jet ski and boat driving skills. Strong upper body strength and physically fit. Can dive 15 feet, run, swim. Hand to hand and weapons fight training a must. Smoker #5 – Has jet ski catapult, wave runner and jet ski jockey skills and able to tow a water skier. Can run, swim and fight hand to hand and with weapons. Can perform 20 foot fall. Smoker #8 – Boat driver and excellent skier that can catapult. Can high fall, high dive and flip from 40 foot platform. Can run, swim and fight hand to hand and with weapons.