Thursday, June 26, 2008

Job Opportunity for Artists: Auditions for the Venetian, Macau

The opening of Disneyland in HongKong provided a rewarding job for many Filipino thespians . . .  now there's another wave of similiar opportunities for the gifted and talented at the opening of the Venetian Casino & Hotel in Macau. . .

Sharing this information to those who may benefit . .  .

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Start: Jun 25, '08 08:30a
Location: Allied International Manpower Services, Roxas Blvd.
Gondolier and Streetmophere Job Ad for Manila
The Venetian is the anchor of the much larger Cotai Strip mega-tourism
development, an unparalleled master plan that will become the ''Las
Vegas Strip'' of Asia. The Venetian Macao opened last August 28, 2007,
combines the glamour of Las Vegas with mystical Asian flair..."Bringing
the charm of Venice and the glamour of Las Vegas" to Macau.
The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel is looking for Gondoliers and
Streetmophere Artists positions for July 2008
GONDOLIERS
On its 4 Venice styled waterways, Gondoliers will be required to steer
gondolas while serenading guests with Italian operatic selections.
Job Requirements:
* Vocal skills will be fundamental to the position.
* Conversational English is a necessity
* Have a well groomed, professional appearance.
Please prepare:
* One Italian aria from the Classical/ Romantic repertoire
* One Italian song, a capella
Also, be prepared to improvise dialogue in an Italian accent, and to
recite a short monologue in an Italian accent.
A pianist will be provided- please bring sheet music if necessary.
STREETMOSPHERE ARTISTS
Basic Requirements:
* Classical training
* Stage performance experience is a plus.
* Good customer service skills
* Enjoy interacting with the guests and taking photos.
* Be able to follow direction and be flexible to changes
MUSICIANS
* Ability to perform as a soloist and as part of an ensemble
* Ability to learn music quickly and accurately
* Be able to follow direction from musical director, work well
with others, be flexible and maintain a professional attitude and image
at all times
* Should possess strong improvisational skills
Pianists
Please prepare:
* one solo piano piece from the classical repertoire
* one aria accompaniment from the Classical/ Romantic repertoire
(Vedrai carino, O mio babbino caro, Quando m'en vo)
There will be sight reading from a piano score as well as from a lead
sheet, as these skills are fundamental to the position.
Flautists, clarinetist
Please prepare:
* Two solo pieces from the classical repertoire, preferably a
movement from a baroque or classical concerto
There will be sight reading, as this skill is fundamental to the
position.
Guitarists
Please prepare:
* One solo piece from the classical repertoire
There will sight reading from a piano/ vocal score, as well as from a
lead sheet. These skills are fundamental to the position.
Accordionists
Please prepare:
* One classical piece (arrangements are permissible)
* One Neapolitan song
There will be sight reading from a piano score as well as from a lead
sheet, as these skills are fundamental to the position.
Also, the ability to accompany a singer and work in an ensemble setting
is fundamental to the position.
Vocalists
Please prepare
* One Italian aria from the Classical or Romantic period (i.e.
Mozart, Verdi, Puccini)
* One other piece of your choice- pop, jazz, Broadway, etc.
Vocalists must also be able to execute and perform
choreography/movement while singing, and have the ability to sing as soloist in addition to
an ensemble setting.
Sight reading ability is a plus.
Audition Details:
Date: June 25, 2008
Time: 8:30am
Location:Allied International Manpower Services, Inc.
Suites 201/603 VIP Building
Corner Plaza Ferguzon
Roxas Boulevard, Manila
Philippines
Tel No: 00632-526 0467
Please bring 2 copies of résumé with picture.
We offer a competitive salary and benefit package.
All details will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purpose
only.

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