2012年7月11日update注：2012年夏のオーディション情報が来ました。こちらを→東京ディズニーリゾート ダンサー／キャラクターオーディション2012年夏発表 | dpost.jp
キタコレ。
ディズニーテーマパークのキャラクターやエンターテイナー、パフォーマーのオーディションを管理する部門の応募サイトに、震災以来多分初めてのオーディション情報が掲載されました。
まず2月27日開催の「Male and Female Vocalists」から。消えちゃうので全文引用します。
Male and Female Vocalists
For: Tokyo Disney Resort
Audition City: London, England
Location: Pineapple Dance Studios
Looking For: Singers Monday, February 27, 2012
10:00 AM
Time zone: LondonDisney Parks Talent Casting, in association with Oriental Land Company (OLC), is seeking Principal Vocalists for an incredible array of live entertainment at Tokyo Disneyland® Park and Tokyo DisneySea® Park.
Performers bring exciting, up close entertainment to guests through shows that range from a ’40s Big Band Revue, to a visually stunning live show celebrating the mystic rhythms of the jungle, to a rousing, fun-filled musical featuring Cinderella, Snow White, Prince Charming and many others.
Six month or longer contracts begin July through September 2012. Performers receive $840 – $930 (US dollars) per week (depending on role and show), per diem, round trip travel, private apartments, 5-day work weeks, and the chance to experience one of the world’s most fascinating and vibrant cities.
Seeking the following roles:
Diamond Jim: Male, 20s-30s, Caucasian, 5’10”-6’1″, slender to normal build, strong and handsome leading man for the Diamond Horseshoe Saloon, moves well, engaging with great ability to interact with an audience. Baritone with a beautiful, rich sound. ($840 U.S. dollars per week plus per diem)Slue Foot Sue: Female, late 20s, Caucasian, 5’4″-5’7″, slender build, charismatic and playful owner of the Diamond Horseshoe Saloon, lights up the stage with her engaging personality, great with audience interaction, Soprano/Belt. ($840 U.S. dollars per week plus per diem)
Latin-style Pop Tenor: Male, 20s-30s, Latino, 5’9″+, slender to normal build, good physique, pop idol looks and great charisma for “Minnie, Oh Minnie!”, a Latin-flavored revue, moves well, ability to sing in Spanish a plus, Pop Tenor to A flat. ($840 U.S. dollars per week plus per diem)
’40s-style Male Vocalist: Male, late 20s-40s, African-heritage or Caucasian, 5’9”+, thin to average build, seasoned principal vocalist for “Big Band Beat”, a large-scale musical where the Cotton Club meets Big Band Swing, performed with a live orchestra, handsome and charismatic, can command a stage with his star quality and charm, moves well, tap a plus, Baritone/Tenor to a G. ($930 U.S. dollars per week plus per diem)
’40s-style Female Vocalist: Female, 20s-40s, Caucasian, 5’3″-5’7″, slender build, epitome of ’40s glamour, charismatic with strong stage presence for “Big Band Beat”, a large-scale musical where the Cotton Club meets Big Band Swing, performed with a live orchestra, moves well, Soprano/Belt. ($930 U.S. dollars per week plus per diem)
Blues Singer: Female, 20s-40s, African-heritage, 5’3″-5’7″, slender to curvy build, glamorous and beautiful, charismatic with strong stage presence for “Big Band Beat”, a large-scale musical where the Cotton Club meets Big Band Swing, performed with a live orchestra, moves well, Belt. ($930 U.S. dollars per week plus per diem)Audition Location:
Pineapple Dance Studios
7 Langley Street
Covent Garden
London WC2H 9JA
Sign-in: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Requirements:
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and willing to relocate to Tokyo for the terms of their individual contracts.Please bring a copy of your current photo and resume.
Prepare two contrasting vocal selections (best 16 bars of each) which reflect the style of the show for which you are auditioning. You must bring sheet music in the correct key; an accompanist will be provided. Be prepared to learn a movement combination.
Advanced registration is not required.
EOE – Drawing Creativity from Diversity – ©Disney
ここで最も重要なのは、契約の開始日と期間。今回は「Six month or longer contracts begin July through September 2012.」ということですので、2012年7月から最低6カ月間。そして今回オーディション対象となるショーは「ペコス・グーフィーのフロンティア・レビュー」「ミニー・オー・ミニー」「ビッグバンドビート」ですので、おそらくこれらのショーは（契約が変わらない限り）そのあたりまでは続くのかもしれません。
また、もう1つダンサー向けのオーディションが行われています。
Male and Female Dancers
For: Tokyo Disney Resort
Audition City: London, England
Location: Pineapple Dance Studios
Looking For: Dancers Wednesday, February 29, 2012
10:00 AM
Time zone: LondonDisney Parks Talent Casting, in association with Oriental Land Company (OLC), is seeking Dancers for an incredible array of live entertainment at Tokyo Disneyland® Park and Tokyo DisneySea® Park. Performers bring exciting, up close entertainment to guests through shows that range from a ’40s Big Band Revue, to a visually stunning live show celebrating the mystic rhythms of the jungle, to a rousing, fun-filled musical featuring Cinderella, Snow White, Prince Charming and many others.
Six month or longer contracts begin July through September 2012. Performers receive $740 – $760 (US dollars) per week (depending on role and show), per diem, round trip travel, private apartments, 5-day work weeks, and the chance to experience one of the world’s most fascinating and vibrant cities.
Seeking the following roles:
Ballet/Jazz Dancers: Males 5’9”+, Females 5’3”-5’6”, to portray classic Disney Princes & Princesses such as Cinderella, Snow White and Prince Charming in “One Man’s Dream II: The Magic Lives On”, a rousing musical revue, must be trained in both ballet and jazz with exceptional stage presence and dynamic performance ability. ($740 U.S. dollars per week plus per diem)Male Ballet Dancers: 5’5”-5’8”, slender build, strong ballet technique, portrays Peter Pan in “One Man’s Dream II: The Magic Lives On”, a rousing musical highlighted by a magical flight across the sky by none other than Peter Pan himself, must not have a fear of heights. ($740 U.S. dollars per week plus per diem)
Athletic Male Dancers with Ethnic Look: Males 5’6”+ , exotic looking, athletic with strong physiques for a lavish multi-sensory production exploring the “Mystic Rhythms” of a tropical rainforest, must have strong abdominal/back muscles. ($740 U.S. dollars per week plus per diem)
Male Jazz/Tap Dancers: 5’8”+, strong solo tappers trained in jazz with exceptional charisma and commanding stage presence for “Big Band Beat”, a large-scale musical where the Cotton Club meets Broadway meets Big Band Swing, especially seeking African-heritage dancers. ($760 U.S. dollars per week plus per diem)
Audition Location: Pineapple Dance Studios 7 Langley Street Covent Garden London Sign-in: 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM – Late applicants will not be accepted. Requirements: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and willing to relocate to Tokyo for the terms of their individual contracts.
Please bring a copy of your current photo and resume. Wear appropriate form fitting attire, showing your silhouette. Wear proper dance shoes, no bare feet; street shoes are not allowed in the studio. Be warmed-up and ready to begin at the listed time. Please note, height requirements are strictly adhered to. Advanced registration is not required.
EOE – Drawing Creativity from Diversity – ©Disney
こちらも「Six month or longer contracts begin July through September 2012.」。そして対象はDisney Princes & Princesses such as Cinderella, Snow White and Prince Charming in “One Man’s Dream II: The Magic Lives On”や“Mystic Rhythms”などで、これらも同様に継続される可能性が高いです。
＃もちろん、同様の趣向の別ショーをスタートする、という可能性はあります。が、過去の同サイト事例では、Minnie’s Fly Girls Charter AirlineやMad T Partyなど、新ショーは新ショーとしてオーディションを行っていたりします。
ほかにも東京ディズニーシー、アンダー・ザ・シーのアリエル役のオーディションも開催。とにかく、ファンの方よかったですね。私はというと新ショーのネタがなかったので若干しょんぼりしてます（苦笑）。Minnie’s Fly Girls Charter Airlineなんかはこのサイトからの情報だったので。
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追記：参考までにですが、日本人ダンサーについては上記DisneyAuditions.comではなく日本でオーディションを行っています。通常毎年9月の決められた日程でまとめて行われます。