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BB King’s Blues Club at Sea is looking for musicians & vocalists to perform as BB King’s All-Star Band aboard Holland American Line.

Why join us.

• Competitive wage
• Complimentary basic medical coverage for the duration of the contract
• Travel the world
• Play with world-class musicians
• Onboard amenities include: Single cabins, gym, laundry, pool, hot tub, basketball courts, crew discounts
• World-class dining options

We are seeking female and male vocalists, guitar players, bass players, drummers, keyboard players, tenor sax players, and trumpet players. Submit your video audition and interview via YouTube (public visibility) and email the link to [email protected] . Interview questions can be downloaded HERE . Musicians must perform the entire songs below in their original format.

Rolling Stone Lounge

• Shook me all night long- AC/DC
• Here I go again- Whitesnake
• Hold on loosely- 38 Special
• Sweet Child O’ Mine- Guns N’ Roses
• Take it easy- Eagles
• Carry on wayward son- Kansas
• You make my dreams come true- Hall & Oates
• Blinded by the light- Manfred Mann’s Earth Band
• Barracuda- Steppenwolf
• Heartbreaker- Pat Benetar

Male Singer

• Full of Fire- Al Green
• I’ve Been Loving you too long- Otis Redding

Female Singer

• Baby I Love You- Aretha Franklin
• Saving all my love- Whitney Houston
• Until you come back to me- Aretha Franklin
• Green onions- Booker T. & The MG’s
• Take me to the river- Al Green
• I wish- Stevie Wonder
• Rock with you- Michael Jackson
• Masterblaster- Stevie Wonder
• Can I change my mind- Tyrone Davis
• Brown eyed girl- Van Morrison
• Blues solo piece
• Soul Finger- Bar-kays
• September- EWF
• Solo piece- (your choice)

Responsibilities

• Perform up to 3 shows nightly, up to 6 nights per week.  Shows are approximately 45 – 55 minutes in length.

Qualifications

• The performance repertoire includes hits within the Blues, Classic Soul, R & B, & Classic Rock genres. Artists must be able to play or sing like the original recordings in the original keys.
• Contracts are generally 4 – 6 months in length.

Requirements

• Artists must be at least 21 years of age and be a United States Citizen or permanent resident (Green Card).
• Must hold or be able to possess a valid passport and be able to travel internationally without restrictions for up to 6 months at a time.
• Artists must be able to obtain necessary visas (if applicable).
• Artists must be fully vaccinated and boosted.
• Must pass medical and dental examination paid by BSBC Entertainment Services.
• Artists must be pass a background check.
• Must have a valid US bank account.

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Send your showreel and CV to [email protected] to be considered for the live audition. 

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Please complete the prescreen application to be considered for the live audition.

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Here, you’re valued as the most essential piece of what we deliver to our clients: incredible talent. We care as much about the quality of your experience as we do about the guest experience.

Every performer needs a great cast around them, both on and off the stage. You’ll find yours fast at RWS.

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So bring all of who you are, no questions asked.

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HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISE LINE – Singer and Dancer Auditions in PA

Dance and Singer Auditions in PA

Location: Hershey, PA

Type: Theater

Emmy Award Winning RWS and Associates is seeking singers and dancers for productions aboard Holland America Line’s luxury ships.

RWS and Associates is holding auditions for singers and dancers in Hershey, PA.

Auditions will be held July 16, 2016 at Hershey School of Dance, 1176 Mae Street, Hummelstown, PA 17036.

Dates & Times:

Saturday, July 16, 2016 (see specific times)

Singers #1:

9:30 am Sign-In (starts at 10 am)

7 pm Sign-In (starts at 7:30 pm)

Singers #2:

8:30 pm Sign-In (starts at 9 pm)

Singers and Singer/Dancers : Mature, versatile vocalists with a solid ability to harmonize who are comfortable performing a wide range of material from legit to rock. Women should be prepared to show belt as well as mix voice. Men should be prepared to demonstrate falsetto in addition to legit and belt/rock.

Dancers: Strong, versatile dancers with excellent physiques who are comfortable performing a wide range of dance styles from ballet to jazz to hip hop. Ballroom/partnering, tumbling/acrobatic, and aerial skills a plus.

WHAT TO PREPARE Singers and Singer/Dancers:

Please prepare two songs from the RWS repertoire. Log onto our website www.rwsandassociates.com, go to the Auditions page, then the “How to Prepare” page, and you will see our song options. Choose a song and download the musical track as well as the sheet music. The songs under the track marked with an “M” (for example, M1) are male songs and the tracks marked with “F” (for example, FC) are female songs. We will have the tracks available for use at the audition. Accompanist will NOT be provided. Bring headshot and resume stapled together. You may be called back to move later the same day; bring dance clothes/shoes.

Singers and Singer/Dancers: Prepare 16 bars of a pop/rock or contemporary musical theatre song showing range and personality. Bring sheet music in correct key; accompanist will be provided. In addition, please prepare two selections from our website. Visit  http://www.rwsandassociates.com/how-to-prepare/  and view the sheet music and rehearsal tracks under “DOWNLOAD MUSIC.” Bring headshot and resume stapled together. You may be called back to move/dance later the same day; bring dance clothes/shoes.

A brief dance combination will be taught. Bring form-fitting dance attire (women bring heels and flats), headshot and resume stapled together.

Dancers: A brief dance combination will be taught. Bring form-fitting dance attire (women bring heels and flats), headshot and resume stapled together.

ALL performers MUST be 21 or over at the time of audition.

Casting will be ongoing throughout 2014 and 2015. First rehearsal: August 2014 (Westerdam), October 2014 (Eurodam) in NYC; Performance: October 2014 – April 2015 (Westerdam), December 2014 – June 2015 (Westerdam)

Pay Rate: $600-$1,000/week. Travel and lodging provided.

Payment: Paid

City or Location of call: Hershey, PA

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The Big List of Cruise Ship Auditions

Updated: Summer 2018

Entertainment is an industry full of travel opportunities . Performing aboard cruise ships is a great way to make money while roving around the world and pocketing a paycheck. Today I’m dishing what I know about securing a job performing on cruise liners.

What’s so special about cruise ship auditions?

Cruise ship auditions are free and open for anyone to attend—we call this an “open call” or a “cattle call.” No agent necessary! I got both of my contracts aboard ships without an agent.

You’ll find auditions touring globally at most major cities in North America, Australia, and Europe. With the help of social media, keeping up to date on these auditions is easier than ever. If it’s still too far to make an audition in person, many cruise companies now accept online submissions of performance material and show skills in video reel form.

Beneath each cruise line company below, I’ve listed whether their casting departments hire from digital submissions.

Dust off your talents and get yourself a headshot. The audition season for ships never ends!

 **Below is what I know to be current and accurate. If you see info that needs updating, let me know in the comments.

Celebrity Cruises Entertainment

A modern luxury large-ship fleet, Celebrity has undergone some serious rebranding in the last decade. Their newly refurbished ships are modern-chic with clean lines and a contemporary feel. Celebrity just produced 18 NEW shows which feature contemporary pop and rock. Their shows are edgy with lots of circus elements (think hand balancing, silks, lyras, and pole artists).

Celebrity Cruise Lines Audition Schedule

Celebrity cruise lines audition submission, rehearsal facility: miami, fl usa, royal caribbean production s.

RC is known for bringing Entertainment from the likes of Broadway to the high seas. RC was the first to install Broadway shows onboard like “Hairspray,” “Chicago” and now “CATS” and “Grease.” The team at RC are always innovating. Expect to see entertainment of all kinds aboard Royal Caribbean ships like high divers, ice skaters, BMX cyclists, gymnasts and circus artists. With one of the largest fleets in the world (24 ships!) RC has a lot of theatres to fill. They’re creating shows of all genres, from classic Motown to Cirque-style to Vegas-style, and the aforementioned Broadway features.

Royal Caribbean Audition Schedule

Royal caribbean audition submission, princess cruises entertainment.

Princess has a large fleet of eighteen ships of various sizes. Their entertainment is classic production show style (think Elton John medleys, Motown mashups, Country Jams). A lot of cruisers gravitate toward this nostalgic variety-show entertainment. To perform these shows you need to be skilled in dancing an array of styles. New shows with contemporary music can be found on their bigger ships, like the Royal Princess and the Regal Princess. Princess has recently partnered with Stephen Schwartz, composer of Wicked, Pippin, and Godspell. Schwartz has crafted custom shows for Princess Cruises inspired by Princess’s exotic itineraries like “The Golden Silk,” performed on East Asian itineraries.

Princess Cruises Audition Schedule

Princess cruises audition submission, rehearsal facility: santa clarita, ca usa, holland america cruise lines (rws entertainment group)  & (belinda king creative productions).

Holland America Line (HAL) does not have an in-house production company. This means they employ third-party production companies to design shows for their fleet. Holland America currently commissions entertainment from RWS Entertainment Group , a New York City-based entertainment company known for staging shows in theme parks and industrials across America. The result is a line up of new, high-energy, contemporary shows that feature top Billboard hits. As of Summer 2018, RWS is beginning a transition away from full-time production casts. Instead, they are training casts to perform onboard for shorter stints as “guest entertainers,” in an elite dance show called “Step One.” This means dancers are onboard for 3-4 months at a time and receive a higher standard of living.

RWS Entertainment Group Audition Schedule

Rws entertainment group audition submission, rehearsal facility: long island city, ny usa, norwegian cruise line   (norwegian creative studios).

Norwegian is another line of ships pushing their entertainment to land-based standards. Like Royal Caribbean they’re bringing near-full-length Broadway shows to the high seas with the likes of “Legally Blonde” and “Million Dollar Quartet” to name a few. These shows attract cutting-edge talent and fresh new dancers. Norwegian is expanding and just adopted Regeant Cruise Lines and Oceania Cruise Lines under its umbrella of entertainment. So when you audition for Norwegian, you can also be considered for these smaller lines as well.

Norwegian Creative Audition Schedule

Norwegian creative audition submission, rehearsal facility: tampa, fl usa.

View this post on Instagram We are excited to accept your dance reel and/or vocal submissions! Please see full details linked in bio! #Norwegiancreativestudios #submissions #dancers #singers #talent #shiplife⚓ #paid2perform #auditions #demoreel A post shared by norwegiancreativestudios.com (@norwegiancreativestudios) on Mar 23, 2020 at 6:58am PDT

Carnival (Playlist Productions)

Carnival cruise lines is doing something with their Entertainment. They no longer hiring large casts of Principal Singers and Ensemble Dancers. Rather, they’re recruiting smaller casts of uber-talented triple-threats called   Singer/Dancers and Dancer/Singers. So that means you have to have strong singing chops, in addition to real movement ability. Their shows feature newly installed LED screens and incredible lighting.

Carnival Cruise Lines Audition Schedule

Rehearsal facility: pembroke park, fl, usa, disney cruise lines.

At no surprise, Disney Cruise Lines ranks high among onboard entertainment. Disney cares about entertainment and knows how to invest in it. Unlike most cruise ships built and designed by the rigid minds of nautical engineers, Disney ships were built with Entertainment in mind. Passengers that choose to cruise with Disney do so because of the brand they’re familiar with from the theme parks. Disney is a family-oriented cruise company (duh) so expect the passengers to follow in that vein; the ship will ooze that family feel. You can find audition details at the global Disney Audition site.

Rehearsal Facility: Toronto, Canada

Azamara club cruises.

Azamara is a subsidiary of Royal Caribbean. You’ll find their audition details on the same website as Royal Caribbean Productions. Being a small ship fleet, the entertainment cast is small and the performance experience more intimate.

Rehearsal Facility: Hollywood, FL

Viking ocean cruises.

As of 2018, Viking Ocean cruises will no longer be hiring onboard full-time production singers and dancers and will transition exclusively to guest entertainment performers.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises :

This luxury all-inclusive line just got absorbed by Norwegian. Therefor, if you audition for Norwegian, you’re often considered for Regent shows too. Find details at their audition page . Expect Regent to demand high-class entertainers and cabaret-style performers who appeal to their ritzy clientele.

Rehearsals: Tampa, FL

SilverSea Entertainment is currently produced by Luna Rossa Productions out of London, England.  I don’t know anything about these productions. But their shows look regal, which would match the luxury brand that is SilverSea.

Rehearsals: London, UK

Thomson is Europe’s version of Carnival Cruise Line. It’s a family-style cruise line that offers short, inexpensive cruises affordable for the middle class. Their shows are put on by Peel Entertainment . You can submit to them directly, or through Entertainer’s Worldwide.

P & O Cruise Lines

P & O is a mid-size cruise ship company mostly based out of Australasia. Their Entertainment is done by Headliner’s Theatre Company and Grayboy Entertainment.  They produce contemporary commercial shows that demand highly talented performers from all over the world.

Rehearsals: Southampton, England or Sydney, NSW

*If you find any of the information in this article to be incorrect, do not hesitate to let me know and I will correct it. Have any questions about auditions? Ask below!\

31 Comments

andra caston

for Princess cruises and P&O cruises where can you find there information for video submissions on their websites

Thanks for the info!

Nina Danielle

Very interesting! Not a performer myself, but I love reading about the different professions that are out there. This is pretty cool!

Thanks for reading Nina!

The Appreciative Traveler

For someone who cruises often, I for one am always so impressed with the quality of the show on board the various ships.

Since many of your readers are performers ,I will take this time to thank all of you for making our cruise ship experience a very entertaining one. Regards and cheers from all over the world!

Thanks Appreciative Traveler! We performers appreciate YOU! We can only do what we love with the presence of a gracious audience. Keep cruising, see you at sea.

Jonathan J King

I am very interested. singer / entertainer

My son is auditioning but is not a stellar dancer but is an amazing vocalist do you think he has any chance if he is not a dancer?

Hi Jenn! Your son absolutely has a good chance of booking a ship contract. Most singers onboard are only asked to do light movement (think arm choreography and basic blocking), not full-on technical dance numbers. As long as your son has a natural, organic stage presence and can remember stage direction, he is certainly in a good spot to book a Singer contract. Thanks for reading and best of luck to your son at auditions! – Kelsey

This was really helpful, thank you!

Annamarie Metev

My daughter is currently in a magnet performing arts high school and is looking forward to one day audition as a Dancer for the Cruise ships. Would you recommend the length a video reel should be and if it’s fine to submit the same to various companies? Also in your opinion is a cruise ship a stepping stone perhaps to Cirque du Soleil?

Hey Annmarie! Thanks for stopping by and reading! I recommend dance show reels be no more than 3 minutes (somewhere closer to 2 is best). All of her best material should be at the beginning as well. You want the casting directors to see her best material right away and clinch their attention. It is totally fine to use the same showreel for multiple companies. For cruise ships, a musical theater heavy showreel showing technique and performance quality is best. But if she applies to different jobs/shows I would suggest altering content to suit the position (ie: more aerial arts for Cirque, or more ballet for a company position). Cruise ships are absolutely a stepping stone to Cirque and to a number of other world-class entertainment shows. I know cruise ship dancers who have gone on to perform in Cirque shows, Broadways Shows, and international tours. That’s not to mention the Cirque Du Soleil show that is currently onboard the MSC fleet (Cirque goes to sea!) Break a leg!–Kelsey

I’ve danced in several different, auditioned performance settings (show choir, dancing for indoor percussion groups, a couple of dance companies), but I have mainly taught myself how to dance. The technical help I’ve received has come in the form of spotty private lessons and maybe 3 years of studio dance total. I am able to pick up on choreography and new tricks quickly and have a strong stage presence, however. A lot of dancers I know have been dancing in studios from the age of 3, yet I keep up with them perfectly fine. Would my lack of studio experience deter any cruise ships from hiring me? I know that the dance team at my university wouldn’t allow anyone in without previous dance team, kickline team, or more years of studio experience specifically.

Hey Emily! Great question. If your inclination for choreography and natural performance quality hold up in an audition, casting directors may overlook your resume–I’ve seen it happen before! But a foundation in technique is important to casting directors because it means the dancer is dancing safely. Though your moves may look the same as the other dancers, it’s important you’re doing them safely so that your body will hold up over time and many performances. Casting directors don’t like hiring people that will get injured right away. I would recommend jumping into some ballet and jazz classes when you can to supplement your natural talent. It will only help you! Good luck–Kelsey

Apryl-Jaye Raymond

So glad I found this list! I’m very interested in auditioning for multiple cruise lines after I graduate with my 1st degree. I’ll stay tuned to this blog. The content is great!

My daughter recently auditioned as a dancer for RC. She made it through all cuts and was put on their “hire list”. At the time of audition she was filmed and had photos taken. This along with her resume and head shot is being reviewed by the casting department. What does this mean?

Congratulations to your daughter! Sounds like she did well at her audition. It is great news that she is on the “hire list.” Her eligibility for hire should be good for a full year. This means she will be in consideration for future contracts as they cast year round. Next steps would be for your daughter to stay in touch with the casting director (via email) and continue to let him/her know that you are available and ready to work. Every month or so send in your headshot and resume again and let them know that you’re still free. This keeps your face fresh in their mind and lets them know that you really want to work for their company. Let me know how it goes! Best of luck.

Thank you Kelsey – I will pass along to her. Very helpful info!

hi my daughter has auditioned for loads of cruise ships she gets through has photos taken filmed but never hears back from them she has started to wonder if its her height its started to knock her confidence she has wondered if its time to give up she’s 5ft 2

Congratulations to your daughter for getting through so many auditions! This is great! The most important thing to do post-audition is to FOLLOW UP. Follow up with the casting director every month or so and continue to let him/her know your availability and your eagerness to dance for their company. Often times performers get lost in a pile of headshots, so it is important to keep your name and face fresh in their mind. Definitely, don’t give up, keep dancing!

Hi there! I’ve been a dancer for 14 years and am looking to audition for some cruise lines, but I’m really struggling to find any where I don’t have to sing– and I’m not much of a singer. It seems every time I think I’ve found one, I get further into the details and find that even dancers will still be expected to sing at the audition. Any advice for finding auditions without singing?? Thanks!

Hey Erin, there are plenty of dancer-only calls still out there. Lines like Celebrity and Princess still hire traditional production casts of Singers and Dancers. But lines like Carnival have switched to casts of singer/dancers. My suggestion would be to find 2 to 3 songs (of different styles) and really work on them. Hire a vocal coach for a few lessons if you need help. This way, if you’re ever at a dancer call and they catch you off guard with a vocal component, you’ll be prepared. Most of the time when they are searching for “dancers who sing” they’re merely looking that you can hold a tune and that you’re not tone deaf. Dancers are rarely mic-ed, but they often have to pretend as if they’re singing and look believable.

Hi Kelsey, I am from India & completed our classical dance bharatnatyam when I was in 8th standard. I have even trained and performed for other folk dance like lavni and even contemporary and hip hop. I am starting with ballet from next upcoming month. I am looking my dream job to get into cruise and work with a company. Please guide me, through the long lasting cheerful process of getting one.

David W Gant

Hi! My daughter is a Freshman Musical Theater major at a conservatory and is hoping to work on a cruise ship during the summer as a performer… do you know if any of them hire for summer or are most of the contracts longer?

Unfortunately, most cruise ship contracts are anywhere from 6-10 months long. However, RWS & Associates (the entertainment production company for Holland America Line) JUST announced that it is putting together a performance troop to be “guest entertainers,” aboard their ships. This means contracts are shorter (around 4 months) and the performers get elevated privileges and accommodations onboard. You can find out more at http://www.rwsnyc.com and find announcements for upcoming auditions. Good luck!

Hi! I was wondering one thing that are these cruise ships accept foreign dancers auditions? I live in turkey and ım looking for the audition to dance one of these ships. ıf is it yes do ı have any chance as a contemporary dancer.

Good news, cruise ships do hire foreign dancers! The most popular countries to hire from are the US, UK, Canada and Australia however I’ve met dancers from Japan and Eastern Europe as well. You may have to travel to the nearest audition city to you, but there’s no reason why you wouldn’t be eligible to be a dancer. As a contemporary dancer, you can certainly have a chance at being cast, but the most important quality will be being a diverse dancer skilled in a variety of styles. Break a leg!

Hello, my daughter is 17 (18 in September). She wants to audition, as she is a great dancer, acrobat and contortionist. Can she still audition to be potentially on the On Call list for when she is 18? or does she have to wait to be 18 to audition? It only says you have to be 18 to be hired.

Hi! Your articles have been so helpful! I auditioned for Norwegian this month and was filmed for all dances, made it past all the cuts. However, at the end the director held a small group of dancers back to chat and said the rest of us were done (unless we intended to come back for the dancer/singer portion). There wasn’t communication that we had been cut, just that they needed to speak with this smaller group for a bit. Does that mean I am on the “hire list” awaiting an opening?

Glad you’re finding my articles helpful! Please let me know if there are any other dance topics you’d like me to cover.

Regarding your Norwegian audition, congrats! Sounds like you did well and got far. I would follow up with the casting director from your audition and just let him/her know how interested you are in working for the company and what other material you can compile for them that they didn’t see at the audition. This shows them that 1. You’re eager to work for them, and 2. acts as a followup to see what you’re standing is with the company.

Let me know what you hear back!

Zsolt Bagdi

Hi Kelsey! I love your article, very very helpful. Will you be able to direct me to entertainment casting contact?

All About My NYC Dance Auditions

Friday, february 24, 2006, holland america cruise line / stiletto entertainment audition, 1 comments:.

hello! a few questions: did any of the other female dancers audition in a two piece leotard? Or sports bra and jazz pants? Also, did they hire any dancers? How many? Do they say how long before you would expect a call about employment?

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Holland America Line Announces Partnership with Lindt

• June 20, 2024

Holland America Line announced a collaboration with Lindt & Sprüngli (USA) to create crafted experiences aboard, according to a press release. 

On Gala Night, guests can be greeted by the “Sweet Dreams” turndown service, featuring Lindt LINDOR milk chocolate truffles or Sea Salt milk chocolate truffles once per cruise. Lindt chocolate desserts, including a signature tulip-shaped Lindt chocolate mousse cake, will be available in venues across the fleet as of August 2024.

Starting from summer 2024, guests can indulge in a Lindt Sundae featuring vanilla ice cream drizzled with a specially crafted Lindt chocolate sauce. This treat, along with Lindt chocolate tulips, will be served one evening per cruise in the Dining Room as part of the Dutch Day dinner menu.

In July 2024, ahead of  World Chocolate Day, Holland America will unveil a Lindt Flourless Chocolate Cake created in partnership with Lindt’s Master Chocolatier, Ann Czaja. The cake will be available on the Dining Room menu for sailings over seven days and will be featured during its ‘Cake Me Away’ program.

“We’re thrilled to align ourselves with Lindt, a globally beloved brand and one of the world’s leading chocolatiers, to launch an initiative that represents our deep connection to Europe and elevates the culinary experience on board,” said Michael Stendebach, vice president of food, beverage and rooms division for Holland America Line. “We hope our guests take the opportunity to indulge in all the special moments this partnership offers.”

“Holland America Line’s dedication to extraordinary service mirrors the meticulous craftsmanship behind Lindt chocolate, where the fusion of the finest ingredients creates an unparalleled indulgent experience,” said Melissa Mendoza, vice president of marketing at Lindt & Sprüngli (USA). “The partnership between Holland America Line and Lindt presents a remarkable chance for the Lindt LINDOR brand to connect with travelers passionate about cuisine and attract a new generation of LINDOR fans with unforgettable brand moments.”

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For all sailings departing prior to February 14, 2024 as well as the 2024 Grand World Voyage and the 2024 Grand Australia & New Zealand Voyage, the daily Crew Appreciation is $16.00 USD* per guest per day for non-suite stateroom guests and USD $17.50* per guest per day for suite guests.

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