Open auditions in New York City for Cruise Line performers. Pays $350 – $7500 Monthly.
Attention NYC Singers and dancers. Here is your chance to audition for a cruise ship job – Get paid and travel the world. Dancer auditions are being held as an open call in New York’s Ripley Grier Studios.
Dancers: No registration is required for dancers. The dance auditions are being held as an open audition call.
Singers: Auditions will be held by appointment only and the details are listed below.
Check the New York pages to see what other projects are holding casting auditions in the state.
DANCERS, SINGERS & SPECIALTY VOCALISTS – NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 10 & 11, 2026
NCLH Shows & Experiences is seeking talent for the Aura at sea shows.
Be sure to also take a look at the Cruise Line Performer audition pages.
NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 10 & 11, 2026
DANCER CALL
No pre-registration required. Talent will be seen in the order in which they arrive.
Sign-In: 9:30am
Start Time: 10:00am
LOCATION
Ripley-Grier Studios
520 8th Ave, 17th Floor
New York, NY 10018
Please bring a hard copy headshot and resume. Be prepared to dance multiple styles. All dancers should bring flat dance shoes/jazz slip-ons as well as sneakers. Female identifying dancers should bring dance heels.
DANCERS, SINGERS & SPECIALTY VOCALISTS
DANCERS
September 10, 2026
Open Call. No pre-registration required. Talent will be seen in the order in which they arrive.
Sign-In: 9am
Start: 9:30am
Female-identifying performers, please be prepared to dance in both heels and flats. Male-identifying dancers should bring sneakers and jazz shoes. Bring a hard copy of your headshot and resume. All dancers should wear form-fitting dance attire and be prepared to learn multiple combos. Callbacks will be held the same afternoon.
SPECIALTY VOCALISTS PRODUCTION SINGERS:
By Appointment Only:
September 11, 2026
To be considered for an appointment, please have your representation submit via Breakdown Services, submit yourself via Actors Access, or email your picture, resume, and reel to auditions@nclhcreativestudios.com with NAME/AURA/NYC in the subject box.
Seeking Production Dancers and Singers as well as Specialty Vocalists for original mainstage productions debuting onboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest vessel, the Norwegian AURA. One show will be a concert/Las Vegas residency-style experience centered around a well-known artist’s musical legacy. This brand-new “Concert Show” will follow in the footsteps of Revolution: A Celebration of Prince on the Norwegian AQUA and Elton: A Celebration of Elton John on the Norwegian LUNA.
In addition to mainstage performances, cast members will also participate in and/or cover for other various entertainment offerings such as Welcome Aboard Show, nightclub events, parties, and/or other experiences.
CONTRACT DETAILS:
Creative Team: Kevin & Marcel Wilson
Director, Entertainment Creative NCLH: Kai Alan Carrier
Sr. Manager, Theatrical Casting NCLH: Franklyn Warfield
Casting Partner: Ashely Amber
Rehearsals begin on or about November 9, 2026 for Production Dancers and Singers
Holiday Break: December 20, 2026 – January 10, 2027
Rehearsal Resumes: January 11, 2027
Rehearsals begin on or about January 11, 2027 for Specialty Vocalists
Board the Norwegian AURA on or about February 22, 2027
End of contract TBD 6-7 months onboard
Itinerary: Mediterranean and Caribbean
All dates subject to change.
- SPECIALTY VOCALISTS: $1,730/week ($7,500/month) onboard
- PRODUCTION VOCALISTS: $1,300/week ($5,650/month) onboard
- PRODUCTION DANCERS: $1,000/week ($4,350/month) onboard
Travel will be provided to Tampa for rehearsal, to the ship, and home at the end of the contract. Cast members will be provided with a single occupancy cabin onboard (including dancers). Cast will be Crew Members with no cruise staff duties outside of the performance schedule.
SPECIALTY VOCALISTS
Female and Male identifying Vocalists. Mature BIPOC singers who read late 20s to 40s. Seasoned vocalist entertainers able to embody the range of an iconic artist such as Whitney Houston, Deborah Cox, and Jennifer Hudson or Peabo Bryson, Luther Vandross, and Billy Porter. High belters and tenors with strong head voice and falsetto extensions who excel in pop, gospel, and R&B styles. Lead energy and star quality a must. Must move or dance well.
PRODUCTION VOCALISTS
Female identifying Vocalists 5’5 to 5’8. Male identifying Vocalists 5’9 to 6’2. Charismatic vocalist entertainers with wide ranges who are able move or dance well. High belters and tenors/baritenors with strong head voice and falsetto extensions who excel in contemporary pop, rock, and R&B styles. Command and swagger a must. Comedic timing and excellent improv and crowd work skills a plus. All ethnicities.
Must be 18 years old to apply.
PRODUCTION DANCERS
Female identifying Dancers 5’5 to 5’8. Male identifying Dancers 5’9 to 6’2. Athletic, dynamic, versatile dancers with strong technical foundation, trained in a wide range of styles spanning commercial jazz to contemporary to hip-hop. The ability to partner and lift or be lifted a must. The ability to engage with an audience and tell a story a must. Tumbling/acro a plus. Singing is not required. Certain dancers will be trained in various aerial skills during the rehearsal process. All ethnicities.
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Must be 18 years or older to apply.
