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Walt Disney Entertainment is looking for hosts, judges and comedic audience warm up hosts for the opening cast of Disney Hollywood Studios‘ newest attraction: The American Idol Experience.

The attraction is scheduled to open in January 2009, and rehearsals will begin on October 12, 2008 in Orlando.

Here’s what they’re looking for:

SEEKING THE FOLLOWING ‘ACTORS/ PERSONALITIES’ OF ALL ETHNICITIES AND SHAPES/SIZES:
HOST: Male, 20s – 30s. Charismatic, handsome, trim, hip. Quick wit and improv skills needed. In synch with the times: look and slang. Knowledge of American Idol and the music industry a plus. Confidently ringmaster all the hosting elements of a fast-paced multimedia show.

JUDGES: Male and Female, 30s – early 50s. Music educated with extensive music background. Confident, big personality/charismatic. Improv and comedy skills needed. These roles are not intended to be an impersonation of the American Idol Judges as seen on TV. Types needed: Hip, Optimistic, Comically Constructive. Judges will provide constructive and knowledgeable vocal feedback, always with an entertaining twist.

AUDIENCE WARM UP: Male and Female, 20s – early 40s. Energetic, big personality, playful, charismatic. Improv and comedy background needed. Must be able to command and entertain large audiences. Music and DJ skills a plus. Will be responsible for warming up the 1000+ member audience, making sure they are energized, informed, and ready to play their role as the supportive studio audience.

All performers employed by the Walt Disney World Resort are covered under the terms and conditions of a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Actors’ Equity Association.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States.

If you would like the chance to be the next Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul or Ryan Seacrest then visit www.disneyauditions.com for audition dates, times and locations.

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