Audition Materials
UNIVERSAL SELF-TAPE GUIDE
General Instructions for all self-tape submissions:
Prior to filming your self-tape audition, please read the instructions below and apply the notes for preparing your best possible audition tape. Actor, dancer and singer submissions have individual particularities, so make sure to read all of the below before filming. Thank you.
Please ensure:
you learn and record all required elements for your chosen role(s).
you perform in a safe area that allows you the appropriate space to move.
you perform in a well-lit space with a clean white background, wearing solid colors that contrast with the background.
your camera is set to the landscape orientation, not portrait.
you use the front facing camera of the recording device, not the screen-side camera. No selfies, please!
you do not combine your video submissions. Videos for each role and skill should be filmed separately.
To meet the casting criteria of our seasonal shows and special events, which are roles that we cast once performers have opened in the 'home venue show', we look for performers with great versatility. If you have skills across multiple disciplines of singing, dancing, acting or acrobatics, we would love to see them! Please look through all audition material and upload any pieces that showcase your performing versatility. However please do not send us videos of anything outside of the listed material below as these videos will not be watched.
You must upload your audition tapes within 7 days. Submissions will close once the candidate quota has been reached.
We look forward to seeing your tapes!
Actors
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Please start your video so you are pictured chest up in the frame, slating your name and audition number with a nice, natural and welcoming smile.
The camera should be in line with your face, not angled up or down.
With the camera rolling, step back until your entire body, head to toe, can be seen in the frame. Turn your body to face the left for three seconds, and to the right for three seconds, so we see you in profile.
Then step forward and deliver your monologue, waist up and straight ahead, using the camera as your audience.
Always perform the monologue while standing.
- MATERIALS: All actors are required to record themselves performing from the selection of monologues below. Please show us your interpretation of these pieces to align with the roles you see yourself playing. You do not need to record all of these monologues. Please submit only those that align with the characters you would like to be considered for.
- MOVEMENT: Please video record yourself performing the Dance Combination Level 1. If you are a more confident dancer, please record Dance Combination 2 or 3. Record your movement video in a safe and spacious environment. Please wear form-fitting active wear; no baggy clothing. Wandkeeper, Professor and Conductor candidates are not required to perform a dance combination.
- SUBMISSION: When you are ready to upload ALL required videos for each role, please use the secure ‘RETURN AUDITION MATERIALS’ link located in your email. Please label each video, clearly listing your name, audition number and video content. For example:
- Alex Smith | #123 | Monologue
- Alex Smith | #123 | Dance Combination Level 1, 2 or 3
MONOLOGUE 1 (1950's Starlet, Princess Fiona, Fairy Godmother, Prince Charming, Penelope Tibeaux-Tinker Toothsome, New Characters)
MONOLOGUE 2 (Wandkeeper at Ollivanders™, Hogwarts™ Express Conductor, Hogwarts™ Professor)
MONOLOGUE 3 (Hogwarts™ Students, Choir Master / Triwizard Prefect)
CHARLIE CHAPLIN
Singers who Move Well
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Please start your video so you are pictured chest up in the frame, slating your name and audition number with a nice, natural and welcoming smile.
The camera should be in line with your face, not angled up or down.
With the camera rolling, step back until your entire body, head to toe, can be seen in the frame. Turn your body to face the left for three seconds, and to the right for three seconds, so we see you in profile.
Then step forward and deliver your song, waist up, straight ahead to the camera.
The use of vocal enhancing applications (reverb, transposing, auto tuning) are strictly prohibited.
- MATERIALS: Please video record yourself singing the provided original Universal Parks and Resorts song, “BREAKTHROUGH".
- MOVEMENT: Please video record yourself performing the Dance Combination Level 2, or the more advanced Dance Combination Level 3, whichever is more suited to your skill level. Record your movement video in a safe and spacious environment. Please wear form-fitting active wear; no baggy clothing.
- SUBMISSION: When you are ready to upload ALL required videos for each role, please use the secure ‘RETURN AUDITION MATERIALS’ link located in your email. Please label each video, clearly listing your name, audition number and video content. For example:
- Alex Smith | #123 | Singing
- Alex Smith | #123 | Dance Combination Level 2 or 3
Female Singers
Male Singers
Dancers who Sing Well
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Please start your video so you are pictured chest up in the frame, slating your name and audition number with a nice, natural and welcoming smile.
The camera should be in line with your face, not angled up or down.
With the camera rolling, step back until your entire body, head to toe, can be seen in the frame. Turn your body to face the left for three seconds, and to the right for three seconds, so we see you in profile.
Then perform the dance piece, centering yourself in the middle of the screen and making sure that your entire body is visible in the frame at all times.
While performing the movement combination, you should wear form fitting, athletic attire so the panel is able to get an idea of your silhouette.
The use of vocal enhancing applications (reverb, transposing, auto tuning) are strictly prohibited.
- THE SONG: Please video record yourself singing the provided original Universal Parks and Resorts song, “BREAKTHROUGH".
- DANCE: Please video record yourself performing the Dance Combination Level 3. Record your movement video in a safe and spacious environment. Please wear form-fitting active wear; no baggy clothes. Dancers are required to perform the specific skill checks in the freestyle section of the routine.
- Females: Kick on the right leg (battement) straight forward to the shoulder and a layout or back bend.
- Males: Split leap in second position and a barrel turn.
- Alex Smith | #123 | Singing
- Alex Smith | #123 | Dance Combination Level 3
Female Dancers
Male Dancers
Beauxbaton Students
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Please start your video so you are pictured chest up in the frame, slating your name and audition number with a nice, natural and welcoming smile.
The camera should be in line with your face, not angled up or down.
With the camera rolling, step back until your entire body, head to toe, can be seen in the frame. Turn your body to face the left for three seconds, and to the right for three seconds, so we see you in profile.
Then perform the dance piece, centering yourself in the middle of the screen and making sure that your entire body is visible in the frame at all times.
While performing the movement combination, you should wear form fitting, athletic attire so the panel is able to get an idea of your silhouette.
- DANCE: Please video record yourself performing the Ballet Combination. Record your movement video in a safe and spacious environment. Please wear form-fitting ballet attire; no baggy clothes.
- GYMNAST: If you have gymnastic skills, please video record yourself performing the Gymnastic Combination in a safe and spacious environment. Please wear form-fitting active wear; no baggy clothes.
- SUBMISSION: When you are ready to upload ALL required videos for each role, please use the secure ‘RETURN AUDITION MATERIALS’ link located in your email. Please label each video, clearly listing your name, audition number and video content. For example:
- Alex Smith | #123 | Ballet Combination
- Alex Smith | #123 | Gymnastic Skill Check
Beauxbaton Students
Female Gymnasts
Cheerleader
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Please start your video so you are pictured chest up in the frame, slating your name and audition number with a nice, natural and welcoming smile.
The camera should be in line with your face, not angled up or down.
With the camera rolling, step back until your entire body, head to toe, can be seen in the frame. Turn your body to face the left for three seconds, and to the right for three seconds, so we see you in profile.
Then perform the dance piece, centering yourself in the middle of the screen and making sure that your entire body is visible in the frame at all times.
While performing the movement combination, you should wear form fitting, athletic attire so the panel is able to get an idea of your silhouette.
- DANCE: Please video record yourself performing the Commercial Jazz Combination (Cheerleader) and the Dance Combination Level 3. Record your movement video in a safe and spacious environment. Please wear form-fitting active wear; no baggy clothes. Please show us your high-level skills in the freestyle section of the combination.
- ACROBATICS/GYMNASTICS: In a separate video please show us your gymnastic and tumbling skills. Skillsets can be drawn from tumbling, acrobatics, cheerleading or parkour. Please include a round-off, backflip and back sault, if you have them, individually and in a tumbling pass. Also showcase any other tricks you have. Show us what you've got!
- SUBMISSION: When you are ready to upload ALL required videos for each role, please use the secure ‘RETURN AUDITION MATERIALS’ link located in your email. Please label each video, clearly listing your name, audition number and video content. For example:
- Alex Smith | #123 | Commercial Jazz Combination
- Alex Smith | #123 | Tumbling Skills
- Alex Smith | #123 | Dance Combination Level 3
Female Dancers
Male Dancers
1930's-style Tap Dancer
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Please start your video so you are pictured chest up in the frame, slating your name and audition number with a nice, natural and welcoming smile.
The camera should be in line with your face, not angled up or down.
With the camera rolling, step back until your entire body, head to toe, can be seen in the frame. Turn your body to face the left for three seconds, and to the right for three seconds, so we see you in profile.
Then perform the dance piece, centering yourself in the middle of the screen and making sure that your entire body is visible in the frame at all times.
While performing the movement combination, you should wear form fitting, athletic attire so the panel is able to get an idea of your silhouette.
- DANCE: Please video record yourself performing the Tap Combination and the Level 3 Dance Combination. Record your movement video in a safe and spacious environment. Please wear form-fitting active wear; no baggy clothes. Please show us your high-level skills in the freestyle section of the Tap Combination.
- PERCUSSION: If you have skills playing the Cajon, or any other percussion instruments, we encourage you to also supply a video of you performing these skills. Show us what you've got!
- SUBMISSION: When you are ready to upload ALL required videos for each role, please use the secure ‘RETURN AUDITION MATERIALS’ link located in your email. Please label each video, clearly listing your name, audition number and video content. For example:
- Alex Smith | #123 | Tap Combination
- Alex Smith | #123 | Percussion Skills
- Alex Smith | #123 | Dance Combination Level 3
Dancers
Durmstrang Students
See Material-
Please start your video so you are pictured chest up in the frame, slating your name and audition number with a nice, natural and welcoming smile.
The camera should be in line with your face, not angled up or down.
With the camera rolling, step back until your entire body, head to toe, can be seen in the frame. Turn your body to face the left for three seconds, and to the right for three seconds, so we see you in profile.
Then perform the dance piece, centering yourself in the middle of the screen and making sure that your entire body is visible in the frame at all times.
While performing the movement combination, you should wear form fitting, athletic attire so the panel is able to get an idea of your silhouette.
- SKILL CHECK: Please video record yourself performing the Durmstrang Combination. Record your skill check video in a safe and spacious environment. Please wear form-fitting active wear; no baggy clothes.
- MOVEMENT: If you have dance skills, please video record yourself performing the Dance Combination Level 1, 2 or 3, whichever suits your dance ability best. Record your movement video in a safe and spacious environment. Please wear form-fitting active wear; no baggy clothing.
- SUBMISSION: When you are ready to upload ALL required videos for each role, please use the secure ‘RETURN AUDITION MATERIALS’ link located in your email. Please label each video, clearly listing your name, audition number and video content. For example:
- Alex Smith | #123 | Durmstrang Combination
- Alex Smith | #123 | Dance Combination Level 1, 2 or 3
Durmstrang Students
Dance Combination
Frog Choir
See Material-
Please start your video so you are pictured chest up in the frame, slating your name and audition number with a nice, natural and welcoming smile.
The camera should be in line with your face, not angled up or down.
With the camera rolling, step back until your entire body, head to toe, can be seen in the frame. Turn your body to face the left for three seconds, and to the right for three seconds, so we see you in profile.
Then step forward and deliver your song, waist up, straight ahead to the camera. The use of vocal enhancing applications (reverb, transposing, auto tuning) are strictly prohibited.
- MATERIALS: Please record the appropriate SATB Frog Choir vocal part and the original Universal Parks and Resorts songs, “BREAKTHROUGH”. Bass and Tenor applicants are required to supply the vocal percussion video. The Frog Choir Bass role is predominantly a Beat Boxing role. If you have more advanced Beat Boxing skills, please have a look at the second Beat Boxing example video and give it a go! Skills of this level are NOT a requirement, but we can use these skills if you have them.
- MOVEMENT: Please video record yourself performing the Dance Combination Level 1, 2 or 3, whichever is more suited to your skill level. Record your movement video in a safe and spacious environment. Please wear form-fitting active wear; no baggy clothing.
- SUBMISSION: When you are ready to upload ALL required videos for each role, please use the secure ‘RETURN AUDITION MATERIALS’ link located in your email. Please label each video, clearly listing your name, audition number and video content. For example:
- Alex Smith | #123 | Frog Choir (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass)
- Alex Smith | #123 | Dance Combination Level 1, 2 or 3