MELBOURNE - THE MELBOURNE OPERA CENTRE
SEEKING VOCALISTS
APRIL 15, 2026
To apply, please send your CV, Headshot, and Reel to celebritycruisesauditionsau@gmail.com
MUST BE 18+ TO AUDITION
WEDNESDAY APRIL 15, 2026
(Local time)
VOCALIST Registration - Please arrive 5 mins before appointment time to complete paperwork
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM – VOCALIST Invited Call & DANCER-SINGER Recall
3:00 PM – VOCALIST Movement Recalls (by invitation only)
LOCATION
The Melbourne Opera Centre
35 City Rd,
Southbank VIC 3006
CASTING BREAKDOWN
SEEKING: Performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and union affiliations to portray male- and female-identifying roles. Celebrity Cruises encourages gender diverse and color conscious casting. Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds, gender identities, and abilities are encouraged to apply.
VOCALISTS: Seeking powerhouse vocalists with great stamina. Styles include pop/rock, R&B, rap, and contemporary musical theatre. Vocalists to play Female-identified roles need a strong mix/belt to F5, and legit to C6 for some roles. Vocalists to play male-identified roles need bari- tenors to G4 and tenors up to B4 with strong falsetto extension for both. MUST MOVE WELL.
F1: [POP/ROCK BELTER] - Seeking a POWERHOUSE female-identifying vocalist unapologetically full of soul with a strong sense of self. Must be able to wail to a G. MUST be a confident and strong mover a la Beyoncé, JLO & Pink. Some roles require the ability to rap.
F2: [POP/ROCK BELTER] - Seeking a quirky leading lady with killer pop vocals a la Arianna Grande as Penny Pingleton. Must be able to mix/belt to an F. MUST be a confident mover.
F3: [POP/ROCK BELT/LEGIT SOPRANO] - Seeking a LEGIT SOPRANO with killer POP BELT. Think Charlotte Church meets “Before He Cheats’” Carrie Underwood. Must be able to mix/belt to an F and comfortably sustain a C6. Must have a radiant presence and MUST be a
confident mover.
F4: [POP/ROCK/BELTER/ACTOR] - Seeking charismatic vocalist/actor with maturity to perform in immersive entertainment productions onboard our newest flagships. Playing age 25 - 35. Must be a confident leading lady, strong actor who moves well. Vocal Range/Style: Powerhouse vocalist unapologetically full of soul with a strong sense of self. Must be able to wail to a G. Must be a confident mover a la Beyoncé. Styles to include Chic, Alicia Keys, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Adele, Jennifer Hudson.
Josephine - “Mama Jo” Stunning, savvy and talented. Jo is the well-loved daughter of the Jazz Joint’s owner and Grand dame of the show. She is a DIVA and leads by example of what a strong indomitable woman should be.
Madame Zazel - Strong confident with a heart of gold. Sexy DIVA, strong figure and founder of the circus caravan.
Ascent Eden - Leading Female-Identifying Vocalist with Contemporary, Hip, Cool vibe. Must be a strong mover aka Nicole Scherzinger & Beyonce. Contemporary Vocal styles to include Beyonce, En Vogue, Sister Sledge and Whitney Houston.
M1: [POP/ROCK TENOR] - Seeking a BOLD, charming and likeable tenor with powerhouse vocals. Must be able to sustain full-voice Bb with the ability to pop up to a C. Falsetto a must. Think Bruno Mars, Adam Levine and Panic! At The Disco’s Brendon Urie. MUST be a confident mover.
M2: [POP/ROCK BARITENOR] - Seeking a charismatic and cool baritenor. Must be able to command and interact with an audience. Must have solid pop/rock vocals and comfortably sustain an A, falsetto a plus. Think Harry Styles meets Ben Platt meets Bruno Mars. Some roles require ability to rap. MUST be a very confident mover.
M3: [CHARACTER BARITENOR]: - Seeking vocalists to play male-identifying role with a larger-than-life stature, personality, and voice to match. Must have excellent comedic timing, be comfortable and confident in drag (a la Miss Trunchbull), be comfortable singing pop/rock music, and be able to hold harmonies up to a sustained Bb. Improv experience is a plus. Must have an authentic or convincing RP accent. MUST MOVE CONFIDENTLY.
M4: [POP/ROCK/BARITENOR /ACTOR] – Seeking charismatic vocalist/actor to perform in immersive entertainment productions onboard our newest flagships. Playing age 25 - 35. Must be a true showman, strong actor and mover. Vocal Range/Style: Tenor to B4 with strong falsetto extension and versatile pop rock soulful style. Styles include Queen, Jamiroquai, Van Morrison, Robbie Williams, Santana and Michael Jackson.
Billy Fleischer - A cross between Joel Grey in Cabaret and Prince. Quirky, elegant, Fashionable, cool, flirtatious, and a bit sarcastic.
Ziggy Lockhart - Charismatic and excitable showman. He is a vulnerable romantic who is the figurehead of the circus. Think Hugh Jackman in the Greatest Showman.
Ascent Eden - Leading Male-Identifying Vocalist with Contemporary, Hip, Cool vibe. Must be an excellent mover aka Bruno Mars & Usher. Vocal styles to include Justin Timberlake, Earth Wind & Fire and Luther Vandross. Must have strong falsetto.
WHAT TO BRING: Please bring a current headshot and CV (even if you or your agent has previously submitted them)
VOCALISTS
Must come prepared with the vocal audition packet below that best showcases your talents.
Please bring your best 16 bars (Pop/Rock preferred) in the proper key and have repertoire books ready if asked.
An accompanist will be provided.
All Vocalists invited to the movement recall should bring appropriate form-fitting dance attire.
Female-Identifying Vocalist bring 3" dance heels.
Male-Identifying Vocalists bring character/jazz shoes.
FEMALE-IDENTIFYING VOCALISTS PACKETS:
Female-Identifying Vocalist Packet 1
Female-Identifying Vocalist Packet 2
Female-Identifying Vocalist Packet 3
Female-Identifying Vocalist Eden Packet 4
MALE-IDENTIFYING VOCALISTS PACKETS:
Male-Identifying Vocalist Packet 1
Male-Identifying Vocalist Packet 2
Male-Identifying Vocalist Packet 3
Male-Identifying Specialty Vocalist Eden Packet 4
DANCERS-SINGERS PACKETS:
DANCERS
Please wear appropriate form-fitting dance attire
Please bring tap shoes for an American-style, improv tap jam (or taught combination) and be prepared to be asked to tumble (acro) if you do so
Male-identifying roles must execute all choreography in dance sneakers or jazz shoes
Female-identifying roles must execute all choreography confidently in 3” heels