Like our Facebook page @DollywoodAuditions to stay up to date on upcoming auditions!
Dollywood is currently seeking singers who dance, dancers who sing, improvisational character performers, costumed characters, musicians and musicians who sing for the 2023 Christmas Season. Please check back soon for updates on our 2024 Season Auditions in the Fall and Winter.
Online Submission
Dollywood Entertainment is looking for highly skilled professional performers who can create a dynamic performance on our stages and throughout the park by connecting with our guests by creating emotional connections, moments of truth and memories worth repeating daily.
Immediately Seeking: Online Submissions for Male Performers
DOLLYWOOD ENTERTAINMENT AUDITION (Williamsburg/Hampton, VA) - NOVEMBER 30, 2023 THURSDAY
Dollywood Entertainment is looking for highly skilled professional performers who can create a dynamic performance on our stages and throughout the park by connecting with our guests by creating emotional connections, moments of truth and memories worth repeating daily.
Hiring for: Full time beginning as early as February 2024
Hiring for multiple productions: Contracts range from February – October, March/April – October, May – August, September – October, October – January
Looking for:
Singers:
Versatile singers (country/pop/rock)
Sopranos/Altos with a strong present belt in the pop/country style
Tenors with a strong range A3 to C5
Bass with a strong range of C2 to E4
Individuals with experience in A Cappella music (pop/modern a cappella style)
Beatboxers who can sing
Performers (singer dancers) with experience being a Swing/learning multiple roles
Singers who dance and/or move well
Looking for movers and dancers who can sing well.
Character Performers/Costumed Performers who have a passion for engaging with our guests through meet and greets, walk arounds, interacting with any guest who pass by. Initiating, seeking out and creating memories worth repeating with our guests of all ages. Looking for confident, outgoing, and charismatic performers.
Atmosphere/Improvisational Actors who have proficient and excellent improvisational skills. Seeking performers who will be guest facing throughout the park and engage our guests thru storytelling. Captivating and engaging our guests in experiences that leave them laughing, smiling or singing throughout the park. Expressive.
WHEN: THURSDAY NOVEMBER 30, 2023
WHERE: Location will be provided in your confirmation email once you have registered.
TIME: *Our audition team will schedule your specific audition time after you register.
THE LINK TO REGISTER FOR YOUR AUDITION IS AVAILABLE NOW
Auditionees will be scheduled in 10-minute increments. Please plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to your audition time for registration.
WHAT TO PREPARE:
SINGERS/SINGERS WHO DANCE: Please prepare 2 contrasting POP/COUNTRY/ROCK songs. Each song selection should be no longer than 45 seconds in length.
CHARACTER PERFORMERS: Please prepare 1 pop/country song, 45 seconds in length, and a 60 second character driven monologue (Should be expressive in nature).
ATMOSPHERE CHARACTER/IMPROVISATIONAL ACTORS: Please prepare 1 pop/country song, 45 seconds in length, and a 60 second comedic monologue. *May be asked to do a short improvisation as a callback.
PLEASE NOTE: We will provide an accompanist for those who would like to use sheet music, or you can bring a phone (iPhone/android) with an accompaniment track to play.
You may be asked to participate in a callback the SAME DAY as your audition. *Callbacks may include singing, dancing, and character work. We will be sending out callback materials to learn and familiarize yourself with.
If you register for the audition and can no longer make it, please email auditions@dollywood.com as soon as you know so that someone else can utilize your audition slot.
ONCE YOU HAVE REGISTERED FOR YOUR AUDITION, YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITH YOUR AUDITION TIME SLOT AND MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE AUDITION.
Singer/Dancer VIRTUAL AUDITION for the 2024 Season – Submissions due by August 23, 2023
Dollywood Entertainment is looking for highly skilled professional singer/dancers who can create dynamic performances on our stages by creating emotional connections and memories worth repeating with our guests daily during our Smoky Mountain Christmas Celebration. Must reflect Dollywood’s image by being genuinely friendly and caring, and by taking pride in their work. Must adapt to changes easily, must enjoy a fast-paced dynamic environment
VIRTUAL OPEN CALL
*Invited Callbacks will be scheduled for Wednesday September 27th in Pigeon Forge, TN
Seeking professional Singers who dance and Dancers who sing
Tenors: Looking for Tenors with a strong belt/mix (range up to a High C is preferred). Must be an intermediate dancer/mover. These roles require stamina to perform up to 4 – 5 Shows 30-60-minutes in length 5 days a week, could be asked to perform in an outdoor venue. Performers with high energy, harmonizing abilities, spatial awareness, and previous professional experience is a plus.
Baritone/Bass: Looking for singers with a strong vocal presence and mover/dancer experience. These roles require stamina to perform up to 4 – 5 Shows, 30-60-minutes in length 5 days a week, could be asked to perform in an outdoor venue. Performers with high energy, spatial awareness, and previous professional experience is a plus.
Bass: Looking for singers with Pop/Modern A Cappella experience. Vocal range: Low C (C2) – Middle C (C4). Must have an adept musical ability to sight read complex rhythms and notes, a warm and strong vocal presence, ability to harmonize with others, as well as basic movement skills. This role requires stamina to perform up to 6 Outdoor Shows 15-minutes in length 5 days a week. Performers with previous theme park a cappella experience is a plus.
Soprano/Altos: Looking for Sopranos and Altos with a strong pop mix/belt that are intermediate dancers/mover. These roles require stamina to perform up to 4 – 5 Shows 30-60-minutes in length 5 days a week, could be asked to perform in an outdoor venue. Performers with high energy, harmonizing abilities, spatial awareness, and previous professional experience is a plus.
For all roles, must be able to relocate to the area and have availability in 2024.
HOW TO SUBMIT:
To be considered for these roles, submit via the submission form including the following: Headshot, Resume, Dates of Availability, Height, Video submission (no longer than 90 seconds)
Video Submission Requirements: Film your video in good lighting against a solid backdrop, in landscape orientation from the waist up, close enough to see facial expressions. Preferably as an unlisted/private YouTube link.
Audition Video Format:
STEP 1: State your name
STEP 2: Perform 2 Contrasting Pop/Rock/Modern/Country Songs (each 32 bars in length) – Please no classical or musical theater songs.
*You may include any performance/vocal/movement/dancer reels if you have any (NOT a requirement). Any submissions with reels only will not be accepted.
*Remember to have fun, and show off your genuine personality and skills!
ALL VIRTUAL AUDITIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY END OF DAY Wednesday AUGUST 23, 2023
Character Performer VIRTUAL AUDITION for the 2024 Season – Submissions due by August 23 2023
Dollywood Entertainment is looking for highly skilled professional character performers who can create dynamic performances around our park by creating emotional connections and memories worth repeating with our guests daily. Must reflect Dollywood’s image by being genuinely friendly and caring, and by taking pride in their work. Must adapt to changes easily, must enjoy a fast-paced dynamic environment
VIRTUAL OPEN CALL
*Invited Callbacks will be scheduled for Wednesday September 27th in Pigeon Forge, TN
Seeking the following for our Wildwood Grove Character Team and other Character Performer opportunities throughout the season.
Character Performers: Seeking highly personable performers who are engaging, energetic, outgoing, well-spoken, and fun to be cast as Characters and Character Handlers for our 2024 Season. Must have the ability to have one-on-one, face to face connections and interactions with a variety of guests. Improvisational skills and comedic timing are required. These full-time roles require physical abilities to stand for hours at a time, withstand varying outside temperatures, and work 5 days a week. These roles are not scripted, and require guest interaction and improvisation.
For all roles, must be able to relocate to the area and have availability in 2024.
HOW TO SUBMIT:
To be considered for these roles, submit via the submission form including the following: Headshot, Resume, Dates of Availability, Height, Video submission (no longer than 60 seconds)
Video Submission Requirements: Film your video in good lighting against a solid backdrop, in landscape orientation from the waist up, close enough to see facial expressions. Preferably as an unlisted/private YouTube link.
Audition Video Format:
STEP 1: State your name
STEP 2: Perform a 60 second monologue comedic in-nature or an improvisational piece. Please no Shakespeare, classical, or dramatic monologues. *The goal of this submission is to see your genuine personality and improvisational skills.
*Remember to have fun, and show off your genuine personality and skills!
ALL VIRTUAL AUDITIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY END OF DAY Wednesday AUGUST 23, 2023
Get The Latest News and Special Offers
Subscribe to our newsletter, special offers and promotional emails.
