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AUDITION FOR THE JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME!

EMMY® AWARD-WINNING ENTERTAINMENT FIRM
RWS AND ASSOCIATES
SEEKS A WIDE ARRAY OF PERFORMERS FOR
PERFORMANCES AT TOP VENUES AROUND THE WORLD AND
ON BOARD HOLLAND AMERICA LINE’S FIVE-STAR CRUISE SHIPS

2014 AUDITION TOUR KICKS OFF IN NYC ON JANUARY 13, 2014
FOLLOWED BY MONTLY AUDITIONS ACROSS THE U.S. AND LONDON

NEW YORK, NY (January 8, 2014) – Emmy® Award-winning NYC based entertainment firm RWS and Associates is seeking singers, dancers, actors, musicians, stunt performers and specialty acts for quality live performances at top resorts, theme parks, cruise ships and corporate events internationally.  Auditions for both Equity and non-Equity performers will be held throughout the year in cities across the country, in London and via Skype.  The 2014 RWS Audition Tour will kick off on Monday, January 13, 2014 in New York City.

“RWS and Associates offers countless, professional opportunities for everyone from college-age performers to seasoned Broadway veterans,” said RWS CEO, Ryan Stana.  “We hire over 500 performers annually for more than 150 productions at an incredible array of venues across the country and the world.”

The 2014 RWS Audition Tour is an international search for talent with stops in multiple cities across the U.S. as well as London. New for 2014, are monthly auditions in NYC held by appointment the second Tuesday of every month and the option to audition via Skype. RWS and Associates offers quality working environments and creative experiences for young performers looking to start their journey in the entertainment industry. The new partnership with Holland America Line allows RWS to offer yet another professional artistic outlet for performers while also giving them the unique opportunity to see the world.  Countless Broadway performers started their careers by performing in RWS productions.

RWS and Associates is North America’s largest provider of branded stage shows and experiences. Since 2003, the Emmy Award-winning production company has produced award-winning productions and events for top resorts, theme parks and fashion events for an impressive roster of clients that include Hard Rock Resorts, Hersheypark, Cedar Point, Macy’s, Vera Wang and more.  RWS was recently tapped by Holland America Line as part of a renewed commitment to revolutionize the way live stage entertainment is presented on board their five-star cruise ships. Under the new partnership, RWS is currently producing five new and original, Broadway-level stage productions for the completely remodeled main stage theaters on board the ms Eurodam and ms Westerdam. Each production blends Broadway directors and choreographers, dynamic performers and state of the art technology to bring first class entertainment to Holland America Line passengers traveling around the world.

Details for the 2014 RWS Audition Tour are as follows:

Monday, January 13, 2014
Equity Theme Park and Resort Contracts
Pearl Studios “519”
519 8th Avenue, NYC

Singer/Dancers (union/non-union)
Females at 10 a.m. and Males at 2 p.m.
Please prepare 16 bars of pop/rock or contemporary musical theatre song showing range and personality. Bring sheet music in correct key; accompanist will be provided. Bring headshot and resume stapled together. You may be called back to dance later the same day; bring dance clothes/shoes.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
For Theme Park Summer Contracts and Holland America Line

Pearl Studios “519”
519 8th Avenue, NYC

Singer/Dancers (union/non-union)
Females at 10 a.m. and Males at 2 p.m.
Please prepare 16 bars of pop/rock or contemporary musical theatre song showing range and personality. Bring sheet music in correct key; accompanist will be provided. Bring headshot and resume stapled together. You may be called back to dance later the same day; bring dance clothes/shoes.
Additional Audition Dates:

February 2, 2014
Pittsburgh, PA
Point Park University

February 7 – 10, 2014
Memphis, TN
United Professional Theatre Auditions
Playhouse in the Square

February 17 – 19, 2014
New York, NY
Pearl Studios

March 1, 2014
New York, NY
RWS Office

March 3, 2014
New York, NY
Smash Studios

March 5 – 9, 2014
Mobile, AL
Southeastern Theatre Conference
Mobile Convention Center

March 15 – 17, 2014
New York, NY
Strawhat Auditions
Pace University

Natick, MA
Northeastern Theatre Conference
The Crowne Plaza Hotel Boston-Natick

March 24, 2014
New York, NY
Pearl Studios

March 27, 2014
Skype Auditions

April 28 – 30, 2014
New York, NY
Pearl Studios
Dates to be announced at a future time:

May and June:   New York, NY

July:    Sandusky, OH
Hershey, PA
Williamsburg, VA

August:    Orlando, FL
New York, NY

September:   Las Vegas, NV
New York, NY

October:   London, UK
New York, NY

November, December:  New York, NY
All dates and locations are subject to change.

For additional information, please visit: www.rwsandassociates.com/auditions.

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