Job Details
Casting Director
Summary
The Casting Director role within Disney Live Entertainment provides client service in auditions, evaluations, identification, contracting, scheduling, and tracking talent while also communicating with theatrical agents/producers, operational partners, and talent to provide excellent Cast and Guest satisfaction and client service.
Category
Casting
Location
Greater New York City Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
May 31, 2023
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
The Casting Director role within Disney Live Entertainment provides client service in auditions, evaluations, identification, contracting, scheduling, and tracking talent while also communicating with theatrical agents/producers, operational partners, and talent to provide excellent Cast and Guest satisfaction and client service. The team’s scope includes identifying various roles including musical theater performers, singers, dancers, actors, and stunt performers. You will also focus on Character performers, including sculpted role performers, look-alike roles, puppeteers, and show performers.
Responsibilities/You Will
Responsibilities/You Will
- Run auditions, establish pre-cast lists, and provide clear recommendations to creative teams regarding talent selection while balancing operational needs
- Research talent options for a variety of special events, and present appropriate options to the creative team
- Communicate with talent and work teams through phone work and email, and create/maintain/present ongoing reporting data related to metrics
- Monitor industry trends locally, nationally, and internationally to provide/maintain entertainment standards. The Casting Director is an essential strategic champion for work in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and must be emphatically supportive of our Inclusion key
- Work with multiple computer programs
- You will work weekends, evenings, and holidays
- This role will require both international and domestic travel roughly 20% of the year
Basic Qualifications/You Will Have
- 3+ years experience in the Casting of professional talent
- Experience networking and partnering to complete an objective
- Experience with written and verbal communication skills to all levels of partner/client
- Knowledge of performing talent and technical skills in multiple musical genres
- Experience in music theatre talent and technical skills
- Experience managing deliverables while meeting deadlines
- Experience negotiating, influencing, and decision-making
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, nights, and holidays
- Ability to travel internationally and domestically 20% of the year
- Valid Passport
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Theme Park and/or Cruise Line entertainment
- Experience with, and understanding of multiple Collective Bargaining Agreements including the American Federation of Musicians, Actors' Equity Association, American Guild of Variety Artists, and others
Required Education
- High School diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education
- Advanced degree in Art, Entertainment, Music, Musical Theatre, or equivalent
The hiring range for this position in New York is $73,266 to $98,230 per year.
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day
Attached Files
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