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Can't Attend a Live Audition?

Overview
If you are unable to attend an audition, video/dvd submissions will be accepted.

  • Please include headshot & resume (non-returnable)
  • Videos/DVD should include 5-7 minutes compilation as well as updated contact information.
  • Please see criteria of what to include below.
  • If you have a live audition/demo reel on your web site, please send a link to your site to the email address below.
  • If you have multiple disciplines, put your strongest discipline first and limit your audition to 10 minutes.
  • Please note: Live auditions are always preferred. You may be asked to attend a live callback at a later date.

SINGERS VIDEO/DVD CRITERIA (5-7 minutes)
Please include the following:

  • 1-2 minute introduction of yourself & your pieces
  • Examples of any previous performing that you may have.
    • Vocal styles should include Pop
    • Other examples also can include: Rock, Contemporary Musical Theater and/or Jazz
  • Any examples that showcase dance ability in the areas of Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip Hop
  • Can also include a 1 min. comedic/family oriented monologue (not required)

DANCERS VIDEO/DVD CRITERIA (5-7 minutes)
Please include the following:

  • 1-2 minute introduction of yourself & your pieces
  • Any previous professional material you may have
  • Across the floor combinations that include (done on both sides):
    • Leaps
    • Pirouettes
    • Battements
    • Any tumbling skills
    • Tap (time step, wings, pullbacks, etc.)
  • Three 1-minute combinations:
    • One Lyrical Jazz (approximately 1 min.)
    • One Broadway Jazz (approximately 1 min.)
    • One Contemporary Pop (approximately 1 min.)

ACTORS & COSTUME CHARACTER VIDEO/DVD CRITERIA (5-7 minutes)
Please include the following:

  • 1-2 minute introduction of yourself & your pieces
  • 2 contrasting monologues
    • Styles: Contemporary Theater, Comedic, Family theater
  • Any previous professional experience you may have that shows large physicality.

MUSICIANS VIDEO/DVD CRITERIA (5-7 minutes)
Please include the following:

  • 1-2 minute introduction of yourself & your pieces
  • Any previous professional material that you may have
  • Two 1-minute audition pieces on your instrument. Start with your strongest piece.

STILTWALKERS VIDEO/DVD CRITERIA (5-7 minutes)
Please include the following:

  • 1-2 minute introduction of yourself & your pieces
  • A 1-2-minute routine showing acting abilities and large, animated movements and a big voice
  • Show additional skills while on your stilts such as juggling, magic, comedy, and/or puppetry.

MAILING INFORMATION
Send Videos/DVDs to:

Busch Gardens Auditions
Entertainment Department
Attn: Audition Coordinator
P.O. Box 9158
Tampa, Florida 33617-9158

E-MAIL INFORMATION

  • Write description of talent in subject line of e-mail (“Vocalist”, “Dancer”, “Actor/Singer”, etc.).
  • Video links are encouraged.
    • Please do not send files larger than 5 mb.

You must be 18 years old to apply. Busch Gardens is an equal opportunity employer and supports a safe and drug free workplace. Applicants will be subject to testing (both pre and post employment) for the presence of illegal drugs.

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