Open call: Disneyland vocalist auditions in South Africa

Excellent benefits include roundtrip airfare, individual housing with paid utilities, shuttle service to and from work, medical and dental coverage, paid vacations and sick days – plus a competitive salary, a daily living allowance and the Magic of Disney.

Hong Kong Disneyland is looking for the following roles:

Festival of the Lion King

• Simba – Male, youthful African prince destined to become king. Moves well. Pop tenor.
• Scar – Male, African evil uncle to Simba. Menacing presence. Baritone.
• Nala – Female, beautiful African princess. Moves well. Pop soprano.
• Storyteller – Female, African host who tells the story of The Lion King. Soulful pop alto.

Audition details

Durban

• Date: 25 October.
• Venue: KZN Music House, CCIFSA offices at 2 Derby Str, Greyville, Durban.
• Time: 10am.

Johannesburg

• Date: 28 October 2023.
• Venue: Baseline at 10 Henry Nxumalo Str, Newtown, Johannesburg.
• Time: 10am.

Auditionees must prepare the following:

• Two contrasting 16-bar vocal selections of choice with sheet music accompaniment.
• Select songs that compliment their range and vocal abilities and with which they have a connection.
• Called-back candidates may learn a movement combination.
• A potential call-back will be conducted on the next day.

Note: Performers must be at least 18 years of age and willing to relocate to Hong Kong for the duration of their contract. The performer must have a valid passport (with more than six months until expiry). Six-month contracts begin at the end of February/April 2024, with an opportunity to audition to renew.

RSVPs or questions should be emailed to [email protected]. Auditionees should mention HKDL_Vocalist Audition_South Africa_(city) in the subject line of the email.

View the original audition postings here.