Cedar Point holds final audition for this summer's shows on April 2

Park will hold final talent search for entertainers and technicians.

Monday, 29 March 2010

Cedar Point Press Release

SANDUSKY, Ohio, March 29 -- Cedar Point will hold its final talent search for entertainers and technicians to fill more than 100 positions in the park's Live Entertainment Division for this summer.

Representatives from Cedar Point will be holding open auditions and interviews in Sandusky from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, April 2, 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.

Cedar Point opens for the summer on Saturday, May 15.

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.

New this summer will be Shoot the Rapids, an exciting river-ride adventure that will feature two hills, rocky canyons with spraying water and a splashy grand finale.

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.