Cedar Point talent search to visit Sandusky Jan. 8

Park searching for entertainers and technicians for the 2010 summer season.

Thursday, 31 December 2009

Cedar Point Press Release

SANDUSKY, Ohio, – Recipient of nearly two dozen Big E Awards for excellence in live entertainment, Cedar Point is searching for talented entertainers and technicians to fill more than 100 positions in the park’s Live Entertainment Division for the 2010 summer season.

Representatives from Cedar Point will be holding open auditions and interviews in Sandusky from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 8 in the Live Entertainment Office at Cedar Point.

Positions that are available include:

-- Performers – singers, dancers, singers/dancers and singers/musicians;

-- Musicians – electric guitars, bass guitars, keyboards and drummer/percussionists;

-- Technicians – stage managers, sound and light technicians, stage crews, ushers, costume shop personnel and dressers;

-- PEANUTS characters – costumed characters and escorts; and

-- Karaoke hosts and DJs

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age by May 2010 to audition.  Each audition piece should be limited to 16-32 bars.  Applicants should select music that is upbeat and illustrates their personality and ability to interact with audience members.  A CD player and piano will be available, but other instruments and amplifiers will not be provided.  Interested applicants should bring a one-page resume with references to the audition.  Reporting dates run from late April to early September.

Those who cannot audition in person can send audio and/or videotape with a resume to:  Cedar Point Live Entertainment, One Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, OH 44870-5259.

With thrilling rides, award-winning live entertainment, special attractions and resort accommodations, Cedar Point is one of the most popular amusement parks and vacation destinations in the country.  It has been named the “Best Amusement Park in the World” for 12 consecutive years.

For more information, please contact the Live Entertainment Division at 419.627.2388, by e-mail at liveshows@cedarpoint.com or online at cedarpoint.com.