MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - Artestudio
SEEKING VOCALISTS, MEXICAN TRADITIONAL FOLKLORIC DANCERS & MUSICIANS
June 25, 2025
Please find additional audition requirements below. Must be 18+ to audition. No pre-registration required.
The Bazaar is a new multi-level, multi-sensory space debuting on Celebrity Xcel that brings authentic onshore experiences onboard. It invites guests to explore the sights, sounds, flavors, and traditions of their destinations along with the festivals they are known for without ever leaving the ship.
WEDNESDAY JUNE 25, 2025
(Local time)
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Registration
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Open Call
LOCATION
Artestudio
Insurgentes sur 558 col. Del valle, Mexico City, Mexico 03103
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. We are especially looking for performers who authentically reflect or hold deep understanding of either Caribbean or Mexican cultures regardless of race. Performers should be of 1st or 2nd generation Caribbean or Mexican heritage, if not of direct heritage, must have a strong sense and understanding of the roots, rhythms, and histories of these cultures.
BAZAAR VOCALISTS: Seeking powerhouse vocalists with great stamina. Must have either Caribbean or Mexican heritage. Vocalists to play Female-identified roles need a strong mix/belt to F5, and 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 both be able to move well.
BAZAAR DANCERS:
Seeking fit, athletic, and technically trained dancers with a strong background in Latin and commercial. Salsa Merengue, Bachata, Soca, Samba abilities in addition to these styles are essential. Strong acting skills required for all roles. Singing and/or musical instrument skills would be advantageous. Experience in storytelling and willingness to hold narrative in an immersive space. Experience in stilts, puppetry, or physical theatre is welcomed.
· Male-Identifying Dancers:
Heights between 5’8 - 6’1 are preferred but not required
Must have a strong physique and capable of executing adage lifts
Gymnastics, tricking, aerial training and stomp/percussion ability are a plus
· Female-Identifying Dancers:
Heights between 5’4 - 5’8 are preferred but not required
Must have lean silhouettes and able to perform in 3" heels to include turns, leaps, floor drops & partnering
Gymnastics, tricking, aerial training are a plus
BAZAAR BAND Vocalists: Seeking powerhouse vocalists with great stamina. Repertoire to include 1950s – Today Pop, Rock, Blues, Latin, Caribbean, and Jazz. 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 be comfortable speaking/hosting on mic. Additional musical instrument experience a plus. MUST MOVE WELL.
Solo Guitar Vocalists: Seeking dynamic and skilled guitar vocalists with a large repertoire and strong stage presence. Must have proficiency in acoustic and lead electric guitar. Repertoire to include 1950s – Today Pop, Rock, Blues, Latin, Caribbean, and Jazz. Additional instruments a plus. Regional instrument experience a plus. Must be comfortable speaking/hosting on mic. MUST MOVE WELL.
Multi-Instrumentalists: (BASS GUITAR): Seeking dynamic and skilled bass guitarists who can sing with a large repertoire and strong stage presence. Must have proficiency in bass guitar and one of acoustic/lead electric guitar, piano, drums, or vocals. Repertoire to include 1950s – Today Pop, Rock, Blues, Latin, Caribbean, and Jazz. Regional instrument experience a plus. Must be comfortable speaking/hosting on mic. MUST MOVE WELL.
Multi-Instrumentalists: (KEYBOARD/PIANO): Seeking dynamic and skilled keyboardists/pianists who can sing with a large repertoire and strong stage presence. Must have proficiency in keyboard/piano and one of acoustic/lead electric guitar, bass, drums, or vocals. Repertoire to include 1950s – Today Pop, Rock, Blues, Latin, Caribbean, and Jazz. Regional instrument experience a plus. Must be comfortable speaking/hosting on mic. MUST MOVE WELL.
Multi-Instrumentalists: (DRUMS): Seeking dynamic and skilled drummers/percussionists with a large repertoire and strong stage presence. Must have proficiency in drums/percussion and one of acoustic/lead electric guitar, bass, keyboards/piano, or vocals. Repertoire to include 1950s – Today Pop, Rock, Blues, Latin, Caribbean, and Jazz. Regional instrument experience a plus. Must be comfortable speaking/hosting on mic. MUST MOVE WELL.
WHAT TO BRING: Please bring a current headshot and CV (even if previously submitted).
BAZAAR VOCALISTS
Must come prepared with 2 contrasting songs of your choice
1 song should feature Caribbean or Mexican heritage
An accompanist will be provided
Please bring sheet music in proper key if accompanist is needed
No Acapella singing
Vocalists may be invited to a movement recall. Please bring appropriate form-fitting dance attire.
Female-Identifying Vocalist bring 3" dance heels
Male-Identifying Vocalists bring character/jazz shoes
BAZAAR DANCERS
Please wear appropriate form-fitting dance attire
Samba, Soca, Calypso, Salsa, Bachata and Merengue dance skills are required, and if you have any specialty, Folklore, authentic styles from Mexico. Please be prepared to showcase and provide own music.
Male-identifying roles must execute all choreography in dance sneakers or jazz shoes
Female-identifying roles must execute all choreography confidently in 3” dance heels
BAZAAR MUSICIANS:
Please come prepared with the 3 songs included in the link below plus two songs of your own choosing. One song should be a regional song from Mexico.
Mexico City Celebrity Live Music Materials
Could You Be Loved – 1 Verse & 1 Chorus
Smooth – Intro & Verse 1
Don’t Start Now – Verse, Pre-Chorus, & Chorus
Please complete this form prior to the audition: Mexico City Live Music Audition Form
Equipment:
Vocalists: all equipment will be provided, please bring anything else needed
Guitarists: guitar amps will be provided, please bring your instrument and anything else needed
Bassists: bass amps will be provided, please bring your instrument and anything else needed
Keyboardists: keyboard and keyboard amp will be provided, please bring anything else needed
Drummers: drums will be provided, please bring drumsticks and anything else required