How to audition for Universal Kids Park’s new Frisco theme park

As construction continues on Universal Kids Resort in North Texas, the park is looking to hire performers for its opening season. Auditions are set for next month at the Frisco Performing Arts Center.Who Universal is looking forMetropolis Productions, which is casting for the park, is seeking high-energy, professional performers who can engage family audiences in a theme park setting.Audition categories include:DancersAnimated costume charactersLive microphone performersPuppeteersCharacter actors for scripted and improvisational rolesSome roles may require performers to appear in multiple shows per day, deliver lines on a mic and interact directly with the audience.“We are seeking energetic, professional performers for multiple live entertainment productions featuring music, dance, and interactive storytelling,” the casting announcement states. “Performers should be comfortable engaging family audiences and performing multiple sets daily in a high-energy theme park environment.”When will auditions begin in Frisco?Live auditions will be held Feb. 13‐14 at the Frisco Performing Arts Center:Tuesday, Feb. 13 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.): Dancers and animated costume charactersWednesday, Feb. 14 (12 p.m.

– 6 p.m.): Character actors and puppeteersCallbacks will be held Friday, Feb. 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.What to expect at auditionsDancers will learn a choreographed combination and freestyle to highlight their style. Those auditioning for character roles will also be assessed on storytelling ability and stage presence. Some may be asked to read a script during the audition.Performers auditioning as animated costume characters must meet a strict height requirement of 5 feet to 5 feet 2 inches.Character actors must submit a self-tape before callbacks. Roles include:Mama Luna – a warm, protective, comedic characterGovernor of Del Mar – a bold, theatrical authority figureLead host roles – for performers who can guide audience participation and storytellingHow to applyPerformers who have not pre-registered should bring a résumé and headshot to the in-person audition. Self-tape instructions and submission forms for character actors are provided online through Metro Talent Casting.For more information or to submit, contact:📧 castingukr@metrotalentcasting.com📧 casting@metrotalentcasting.comThe new theme park is scheduled to open this summer.

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