OPEN CALL FOR UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD’S HOLIDAY SEASON! Debbie Reynolds Studio
6514 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91606
THE GRINCH Monday, November 2nd
9:30am AGVA Sign-In
9:45am Open Call Sign-In
USH is looking for male actors to portray the Grinch from the film “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” We are looking for actors 5’10”-6’1”, 140-180 lbs. Selected actors will be required to replicate the 2000 live-action movie version of the Grinch character. Strong acting, comedic, and improvisational skills are necessary. Actors will be required to wear a full costume including prosthetics and contact lenses. Sides will be provided and a type out audition will apply. Some movement will be required, so please dress accordingly.
WHOVILLE CHARACTER PERFORMERS Monday, November 2nd
12:15pm AGVA Sign-In
12:45pm Open Call Sign-In
USH is looking for male and female actors and dancers to portray a variety of characters from the film “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Selected performers must be comfortable with scripted and improvisational acting. All will be required to wear partial facial prosthetics. Sides will be provided and dance/movement will be required, so please dress accordingly.
USH is also looking for performers who have stilt walking experience. Selected actors must be able to perform sets 5-6 times a day. Please bring the proper footwear.
All ethnicities and body types are encouraged to attend. Audition will begin promptly at 1:00 PM for all and a type out audition will apply.
The Grinch and Whoville Character Performers must be available for all rehearsals (roughly 12/10-12/18) and all performance dates (12/19-12/31) SANTA DOLLS (DANCERS) Tuesday, November 3rd
10:15am AGVA Sign-In
10:30am Open Call Sign-In
1:00am Learn Choreography
Looking for female dancers, intermediate to advanced skills, 5’5” and taller. Also, female dancer, beginning to intermediate level, to play a 1950’s starlet type Mrs. Claus. Cast performs a 5-minute dance routine outdoors, on concrete, followed by a 30-minute meet and greet with guests, six times a day. Type out audition will apply. Please come prepared to move.
Must be available for all rehearsals (roughly 11/19-25) and all performance dates (11/27, 11/28, 11/29, 12/5, 12/6, 12/12, 12/13, 12/19, 12/20, 12/21, 12/22, 12/23, 12/24, 12/25, 12/26, 12/27, 12/28, 12/29, 12/30, 12/31).
ALL APPLICANTS
Must bring a headshot and resume for part(s) you are auditioning for. All candidates must be 18 years of age or older. To submit an application for employment, please visit
www.ushjobs.com All positions will be covered under the terms and conditions of a collective bargaining agreement with the American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA); more details will be provided at the audition.
Universal Studios Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity Employer
For more information, check the audition website at
www.universalstudioshollywood.com/auditions
or call the Audition Hotline at 818-866-4021
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