Our retelling of the classic Peter Pan story which has been around since 1904. We add a new musical score written especially for the Universal Studios Japan production, characters flying 50 metres high and a cast of 28 acvtors, dances and acrobats as Native Americans, lost boys and pirates all performing on a multi level, multi colourful stage situated in our main lagoon.

ROLES:

GROWN WENDY - Young, matronly ingénue must be able to portray age of 25 - 35, and be strong and confident. Strong acting a must, with the flexibility to convincingly lip-synch Japanese dialogue.

YOUNG WENDY/JANE - Cute, perky, young ingénue able to portray age of 12 - 14. Strong acting ability a must, with the flexibility to convincingly lip-synch Japanese dialogue. Trampoline skills are a plus.

ATMOSPHERE SHOWS

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Studios Japan is also host to a number of atmospheric shows and street performances, some of which require improvisational skills.

ROLES:

Princess Fiona (human vesion) Sweet beautiful female actress to portray pre-ogre Fionafrom the Shrek® series.

Marilyn Monroe - Sexy, famale actress to portray the American icon for guest greetings in the Hollywood section of the park. Must be able to convey the subtle Marilyn-esque nuances while interacting with guests.

Dorothy - Cute, adolescent, perkyu and sweet actres to portray young judy Garland-esque character in the Land of Oz. Must be able to improvise and nteract with guests.

MAGICAL STARLIGHT PARADE

Teh nights at Universal Studios japan sparkle with the incredible Magical Starlight Parade, in which the world's most famous fairy tales come to life in lights, eautiful costuming and origianl music. Hello Kitty, Elmo and Snoopy leads the Parade introducing their favourite fairy tales, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Arabian Nights and Cinerella.

ROLES:

Cinderella/Fairy Godmother - Sweet, beautiful femala actress to portray the fairy tale princess.

Alice (from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland)/ Fairy Godmother - Cute, perky, young, ingénue able to portray wide age range (12 - 35). Strong acting ability amust, with the flexibility to convincingly lip-synch Japanese dialogue.

Prince - handdsome and regal actor, 5ft 10" or taller, to portray dashing suitor to Cinderella. Singing and simple modern jazz style move ability a plus.

ACTORS PLEASE PREPARE & BRING:

1 A non-returnable resume.

2. A no-returnable headshot (black & white or colour - please do not staple to your resume)

3. Your own one minute comic monologueand one of the attached monologues of your choice

4. Appropiate attire for a possible simple modern jaz atyle movement combination

5. If desired, you may come dressed as a specific character. See character breakdown below.

SHOWS & CHARACTER BREAKDOWN FOR STUNT PERFORMERS

STRUNT PERFORMERS:

Universal Studios Japan requires male and female performers of good physical strength and high athletic ability for 72; 3D, Water World and Peter Pan's Neverland. Intersted candidates will be required to perform an agility test at the audition which will include running, jumpimg, basic tumbling and pull-ups, 8-10 for women; 10 - 12 for men. LImited dance ability is a plus BUT NOT A REQUIREMENT. Performers must be willing to work outdoors and may be asked to learn Japanese lines/phrases in character, depending on the role.

WATERWORLD

A complex combination of high-tech special effects, pyrotechnics, high falls and daredevil boat and jet ski stunts make up the high energy, live-action show q tidal wave of action.

ROLES:

MARINER - Handsome, strong, sleek, stuntsman with expert stand-up jet ski skills. Must be physically ft with strong upper body strength, and ability to run, swim and dive 15 feet. The job will require performerto learn hand-to-hand fighjt skills and weapons training.

HELEN - Athletic and petite female stunt performer with acting and lip-synching skill. Must be physically fit with strong upper body strength, and ability to run, swim and dive 15 feet. Teh job will rquire performer to learn hand-to-hand and weapons fight skills and limited jet ski and boat driving.

SMOKER #5 - Must be able to swi, haqve an excellent sit down jet ski skills. along with the ability to tow a water skier. Must be prepared to learn a 20- foot fall, hand-to-hand fighting skills and weapons handling.

TERMINATOR 2:3-D®

The Terminator, Sara connor and T-1000 come to life here. in the world's first 3-D cyber adventure. This surround sound experience takes you beyond imagination as the battle for our planet rages on between plasma blasts, explosions and a hail of gunfite. It's a pulse-qickening live action stunt spectacular.

ROLES"

Stunt Performers:
The Terminator® - Tal, hadsome, body-building type with strong features and a strong resemblence to original movie character. Must be able t run, jump and climb. Previous stunt expreience a plus.

PETER PAN'S NEVERLAND:

The classic Peter Pa story has been around since 1904. And we've updated this childhood fqavourite with a brand-new musi charcters flying 50 metres high. Join a cast of 28 actors, dancers and acrobats performing as Native Americans, lost boys and pirates on a colourful, mult-level stage in the middle of our main lagoon.

ROLES:

Captain Hook - Male that can play 40-55. Some high altitude performing involved. Must be able to run, jump and exeute a high fall from 30 feet (9.2 metres -Video documentation accepted) Strong acting ability with the flexibility to convincingly lip-synch Japanese dialogue.

STUNT PERFORMERS PREPARE AND BRING:

1. A non-returnable resume

2. A non-returnable headshot (black & whte or colour please do not staple to yur resume)

3. Attached script.

4. Comfortable clothing and training shoes/runners.

5. Towel and water bottle.

6. Performers wanting to be considered for a jetski role in Water World (Mariner, smoker#5 ) will also be required to partake in a standing jet-ski (for Mariner) and/or seated jetski( for other roles) audition depending on the role. Plaese bring swim wear and towl.

These performers must forward a non-returnable DVD or video link of their jetski skills similar to the ones demonstrated on the website. Also foraward wqaater ski and high fall skills if you have them. We must be provided with a DVD or weblink prior to or on the day of the audition in order to allow performers to partake in the water component of the audition.

SHOWS & CHARACTE BREAKDOWN FOR DANCERS WHO CAN SING.

WICKED:

The smash Broadway hit musical, nominated for 10 Tony® awards and winner of three including "best performance by a leading lady", in a version exlusively designed for Universal Studios Japan by the show's composer/lyricist, Stephen Schwartz and book by Winnie Holzman. The musical reveals the previously undisclosed friendship between the two witches of Oz long before orothy, transported by a cyclone, arrives in Munchkinland.

ROLE:

ENSEMBLE - Male or female. Strong technical dancers proficient in jazz and lyrival ballet needed. Acting and singing a plus. Must be flexible in learning Japanese lyrics. femqale chorus dancers may be required to understudy the principle role of Elphaba. Male chorus dancers with acrobatic/gymnastic experience a plus.

UNIVERSAL MONSTERS LIVE ROCK and ROLL SHOW™

Beetlejuice™, the comic king of souls recently departed, hosts this rock and roll/pop extravaganza. Frankenstein™, his Bride, The Wolfman, affectionaly called Wolfie and Dracula join "BJ' in his favourite graveyard at midnight as they rock the night away accompanied by Hip and Hop, the mistresses of the morbid.

ROLES:

WOLFIE - Male pop tenor (sings to a G). excitable and young, with great energy. Must be a strong dancer. Not afraid to "howel at the moon".

DRACULA _ male, pop Tenor/Baritoe (sings to an F#) Strong, sexy presence and great dancer.

HIP and HOP - Must be great femqale dancers and pop singers abele to belt a C#, 5' 3" - 5' 6"

Danders please bring:
1 - A non-returnable esume.

2 - A non-returnable headshot
(black & white or colour - please do not staple to your resume)

3 - Suitable dance attire and shoes for jazz/ballet dance combination. ( jazz shoes or runners).

4 - Please bring your copy of ONE SHORT DAY/HOT STUFF/SMOOTH sheet music. Also please bring the sheet music for two contrasting songs of your chice in a suitable key for your voice. Make sure ou have chosen the best 16 bars in the event you are asked to sing your own song. An accompanist will be provided. Bqacking tracks are not accepted.

SHOWS & CHARACTER BREAKDOWN for SINGERS WHO can DANCE

WICKED:

The smash Broadway hit musical, nominated for 10 Tony® awards and winner of three including "best performance by a leading lady", in a version exlusively designed for Universal Studios Japan by the show's composer/lyricist, Stephen Schwartz and book by Winnie Holzman. The musical reveals the previously undisclosed friendship between the two witches of Oz long before orothy, transported by a cyclone, arrives in Munchkinland.

ROLES:

ELPHABA - Female. Must have high pop/musiccal theatre belt singing voice, with strong belt up to D#. Strong presence and good acting skills are needed. Will learn Japanese dialogue.

UNIVERSAL MONSTERS LIVE ROCK and ROLL SHOW™

Beetlejuice™, the comic king of souls recently departed, hosts this rock and roll/pop extravaganza. Frankenstein™, his Bride, The Wolfman, affectionaly called Wolfie and Dracula join "BJ' in his favourite graveyard at midnight as they rock the night away accompanied by Hip and Hop, the mistresses of the morbid.

ROLES:

FRANKENSTEIN - Male, 6' ot taller. Pop, Baritone (sings to an F#), with nice low notes and a strong falsetto. Must have good rhythm and be able to perform simple modern jazz style movement combinations.

BRIDE of FRANKENSTEIN - Female, alto or soprano, soulful, with a strong belt up to C#. Strong presence. Must have bood rhythm and be able to perform simple modern jazz style movement combinations.

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN PRODUCTIONS & ATMOSPHERE SHOWS.

Universal Studios Japan is also host to a number of grand productions and atmospheric and seasonla shows that require versatile voices.

ROLES:

SINGER/MOVERS - Male and Femqale. Looking for all singing ranges. Singers must be comfortable with various styles of singing including one or more of the following: gospel, pop, pop-riffing, hip hop. r&b and classical. Singers must be able to perform simple modern jazz style movement combinations. Additional dance training a plus.

SINGERS PLEASE BRING:

1 - A non-returnable resume

2 - A non-returnable headshot (black & white or colour - please do not staple to resume)