Calling All Talents to the Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy Auditions

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Talent and dreams usually go hand-in-hand, and this weekend St. Louis can show off their talents for a chance to be part of the cast of Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy. An open casting call will be held to find local singers, dancers, acrobats and any other talented performers who have dreamed of being on stage with a bona fide Broadway troupe to be part of the St. Louis Cirque Dreams show. Neil Goldberg, the creator and director of Cirque Dreams, said, "We want people to share with us their unique talents and skills, and we will figure out how to work them into the show." Goldberg added, "We're not looking for the best, just the most talented."

What: Open Casting Call for Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy

Where: West County Mall

When: Saturday, March 7 from 1pm until 4pm

Only the first one hundred performers that show up to the call will have a chance to audition, so if you want a shot, get there early.

St. Louis will be the seventh city that the tour has scoured for unique, local talent to include in the production - and they aren't only looking for typical circus fare. During the tour's stay in Birmingham, AL they included a 9-year-old tap dancer as a grasshopper, and in Norfolk, VA an 84-year-old retiree joined the cast on stage. Goldberg said Saturday's auditions are, "an open call for talent of all types and all ages." Goldberg will be casting one, possibly two, entertainers from Saturday's call for the St. Louis performances March 17 through 29 at the Fox Theater.

Even if you aren't interested in taking the stage you can pull up a chair and watch the auditions and get a preview of the show. Five cast members will be on hand at West County milling about the crowd and performing scenes from the production. If you are one of the brave, talented souls in the city, Goldberg has this piece of advice, "Don't prejudge yourself as to what you think is right or wrong. There is no wrong or right in the performing arts. Just bring your confidence, composure and conviction."