Agents at Miami rehearsal space
Ice show ‘1977’
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entertainment programme on its fleet of ships, including singers, dancers, acrobats, ice skaters and a host of other talented entertainers. “We audition in about 66
cities across the world,” says casting specialist Ryan Walsh. “We find the specific people for whatever genre we’re looking for at the time. We are auditioning all year round, so there isn’t a month we don’t have auditions.” The US, UK, Canada and Australia
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Royal Caribbean’s north Miami
entertainment centre has 15 rehearsal rooms and 14 studios
choreography – all the performers need something to wear when they’re on stage. Head of the costume department Ms B and her team design and make all the costumes and props from sketches on paper, which is no easy task, as “they don’t come with instructions”,
she says. Despite the shows running for about six
are among the most common source markets for the performers. But it’s not just about the creative
to eight years on average, the casts change every six months. So the costumes also need to be modified – something that is factored in to the original design of the outfits.
“The shows really stand out. In particular, the effects in the Flight: Dare to Dream show are phenomenal, especially when you remember it’s on a ship. I’ve seen the diving show HiRO before, and I know that’s a good spectacle as well. There’s so much to see.”
Nick Belger Vision Cruise
After our tour, we watched a full
dress rehearsal of Hairspray. With no props or costumes, the actors gave us a raw performance, which really showcased the level of talent in the cruise line’s entertainment shows.
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