Cedar Point talent search returns to Sandusky

Open auditions will be held on March 12.

Tuesday, 09 March 2010

Cedar Point Press Release
 
SANDUSKY, Ohio, – Cedar Point will hold a casting call for talented entertainers and technicians to fill more than 100 positions in the park’s Live Entertainment Division for this summer’s shows.

Representatives from Cedar Point will be holding open auditions and interviews in Sandusky from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, March 12 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 old by May 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.