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Staff report 3:57 PM Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Kings Island will hold auditions in search of trained, talented and versatile singers, dancers, atmosphere acts, characters, costumers and technicians for the 2010 entertainment season. Auditions will be held Nov. 6 to 8 and Nov. 13 to 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.

Atmosphere Acts: Kings Island is looking for individuals to perform as atmosphere entertainers 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 Peanuts characters. Individuals must be 4 foot 10 inches to 5 foot 6 inches tall for 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. Bring a one-page resume with references for an on-site interview.  Auditions will take place in order of arrival within a talent category. Applicants 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.

Kings Island strongly encourages participation from all cultural backgrounds.

For more information call (513) 754-5740 or visit www.visitkingsisland.com