At a Glance
- Universal Kids Resort is holding auditions in Frisco for its opening season
- Seeking dancers, costume characters, puppeteers, and character actors
- Why it matters: Local performers have a chance to join the new theme park opening this summer
Universal Kids Resort is gearing up for its summer debut in North Texas and is looking for energetic performers to bring the park to life. The casting team will hold auditions next month at the Frisco Performing Arts Center.
Who They’re Looking For
Metropolis Productions is casting high-energy, professional performers comfortable engaging family audiences in a theme park setting. The company is seeking talent in five categories:
- Dancers
- Animated costume characters
- Live microphone performers
- Puppeteers
- Character actors for scripted and improvisational roles
> “We are seeking energetic, professional performers for multiple live entertainment productions featuring music, dance, and interactive storytelling,” the casting announcement states. “Performers should be comfortable engaging family audiences and performing multiple sets daily in a high-energy theme park environment.”
Audition Schedule
Live auditions will be held February 13-14 at the Frisco Performing Arts Center:
| Date | Time | Categories |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Feb. 13 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Dancers and animated costume characters |
| Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Character actors and puppeteers |
| Friday, Feb. 16 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Callbacks |
What to Expect
Dancers will learn a choreographed combination and freestyle to showcase their style. Character role candidates will be assessed on storytelling ability and stage presence, with some asked to read scripts.
Animated costume characters must meet a strict height requirement of 5 feet to 5 feet 2 inches. Character actors must submit a self-tape before callbacks.
Available character roles include:
- Mama Luna – a warm, protective, comedic character
- Governor of Del Mar – a bold, theatrical authority figure
- Lead host roles – performers who can guide audience participation and storytelling
How to Apply
Pre-registration is recommended but not required. Performers should bring a résumé and headshot to auditions. Self-tape instructions and submission forms for character actors are available through Metro Talent Casting.
For more information or to submit materials, contact:
- castingukr@metrotalentcasting.com
- casting@metrotalentcasting.com
Key Takeaways
- Auditions take place February 13-14 in Frisco
- Multiple performer types needed including dancers and character actors
- Height requirement of 5’0″-5’2″ for costume characters
- New theme park opens this summer, owned by Comcast
The Universal Kids Resort represents a major entertainment addition to North Texas, with Comcast as its parent company.
