VOCALISTS & GUITARISTS
CHICAGO
APRIL 9 & 10
**By Appointment Only
NCLH Shows & Experiences is currently accepting appointment requests for the upcoming Chicago auditions on April 9 & 10, 2025. To be considered, please submit via the breakdown on Actors Access/Breakdown Services or email auditions@nclhcreativestudios.com with your headshot, resume and vocal reel/performance footage showcasing your rock vocal abilities.
Subject line must read "Syd Norman's Chicago Auditions - Insert Name"
You must be available for a live audition in Chicago on April 9th and potentially for a callback session on April 10th.
Syd Norman’s Pour House on Norwegian Cruise Line
Theatre Union / Non-Union
Pay Rate: Principal $1,200/wk minimum
Creative Team: Matt Weaver, David Gibbs, Chris D’arienzo
Casting: Nick Ferrao, Theatrical Casting Specialist, NCLH
Featuring music by: The most awesome rock bands ever!
Several contracts available starting as early as May 2025.
A brand new musical concept from the original creative team of the Broadway musical “Rock of Ages.” Syd Norman’s Pour House takes us back to rock’s glory days of the late 60s, 70s & 80s in a hangout inspired by LA’s Sunset Strip with an interactive, improv-based experience driven by a rollicking cast & house band. Showcasing a wicked sense of humor and a whole lot of heart, get ready to rock ‘n’ wail!
SEEKING
Mezzo-Belters, Rock Tenors, and Singer/Guitarists:
20s-30s years old, all ethnicities. Hip/Authentic Rockers with the ability to give us both smooth and grittier vocals. Rock Tenor Vocal range: Rock belt up to C5. Higher a plus. Mezzo-Belter Rock Vocalists with a strong belt as well as smokey lower registers. Vocal references include: Lionel Richie, Rod Stewart, Freddie Mercury, David Bowie, Tina Turner, Linda Ronstadt, Stevie Nicks, and Heart. Strong improv acting skills, comedic timing, able to work off loose script & audience interaction. Knowledge of old-school hip-hop/rap a very strong plus; must be able to incorporate a few rap lyrics into mashups/medleys. Ability to quickly learn and maintain harmonies a must.
SCOPE OF PERFORMANCE
Approximately 6 month onboard contract, plus 2-3 week rehearsal period at 2/3 daily shipboard salary, travel and housing included. 5 days on, 2 day off per week, up to 4 hours per performance in venue, plus filming of advertising and events both live and prerecorded. Performances include singing leads, duets & harmonies (parts assigned) plus comedic bits and interactive audience-driven segments in the venue.
Must be 18 years or older to apply.