
It is recommended that you complete the Universal Studios Hollywood online application prior to auditioning. You can complete the application online at www.ushjobs.com or in person by visiting Universal Studios Staffing department. They are located at:
Building 5511/2nd Floor
Universal City, CA 91608
If you are interested in a CREW position please contact the staffing department to set up an interview; we do not audition for any crew positions.
What you should know before auditioning for any entertainment role...
- If you already work at Universal Studios Hollywood, it is recommended that you contact the Staffing Department prior to auditioning for any necessary paperwork.
- For Auditions, please come dressed to move, including dance shoes and/or tennis shoes.
- Bring a snack and drink in case the day runs long.
- For Auditions, please bring a headshot and resume for EACH role you are auditioning for.
- Remember that most roles cast in the entertainment department are very type specific and casting will reflect those standards.
Singers
Prepare 16 bars of an up-tempo pop rock or blues song, unless indicated otherwise. You may need to bring an instrumental CD or tape, or sheet music arranged in your key. Please check the audition notice and/or hotline if an accompanist will be provided before deciding on sheet music. A dance callback and singing excerpts of the show may be required for selected candidates. Please check the Audition Schedule for the next singer audition.
Dancers
Be prepared to learn an intermediate to advanced dance routine. Dance /form-fitting clothing preferred. Please wear dance shoes or tennis shoes. Please check the Audition Schedule for the next dancer audition.
Actors
Prepare a one minute comedic or up beat monologue. Improv games, cold reading and a costume fitting may be required for selected candidates.
Cartoon Characters
A basic movement combination and type out audition will apply. A fitting may be required for selected candidates. Must be physically fit and not suffer from claustrophobia.
Atmosphere Dancers
An intermediate to advanced dance routine and type out audition will apply. Please come prepared to move. A fitting may be required for selected candidates.
Celebrity Look-a-likes
A type out audition will apply. Improv games, cold reading, and a costume and/or wig fitting of the character you are being considered for may be required for selected candidates.
Puppeteers
Please bring puppeteering material to the audition. Bring a headshot and resume and any puppeteering footage you may have.
Improv Actors
Please bring a one-minute comedic monologue. Improv games, cold reading and a costume fitting may be required for selected candidates.
Musicians, Specialty Acts, and Varity Performers
Please send your promotional material to:
ATTN: Michael Laughlin
Atmosphere Entertainment
100 Universal City Plaza
Building 5511/4 Floor
Universal City, CA 91608
If you are contacted, you may be asked to briefly perform in the park for a park test.
For the next scheduled audition please check the Audition Schedule.
For all Crew positions, please contact the Staffing Department at 818-622-3863, or check online at www.ushjobs.com.