I am informed of the following Call. I just spoke to Mr Speights ('spites') and the deal seems excellent, legitimate and excellent working conditions (Good pay plus apartment plus airfare, etc. I didn't ask they would pay transportation if you should prove homesick and return early.)

He tells me this is an ongoing need; they'll hire someone for 6 months at a time and then rotate someone else. BUT, they need someone immediately. The present singer wants to come home. The hiring and paying office is the regular Disney casting office here in Florida. I questioned the era mentioned and he is quite reasonable - He's just boning up on sea songs and is much interested in the whole cycle. Legit sea-song & chantey singers preferred. (It's reasonable to think the crowd will sing along.)

Had a good talk. He says absolutely the best way to reach him is e-mail. Mention my name. That won't help you get the job. Or hurt you. But he'd like to know how you found out. The opening has been offered through the local musician's union and generally.

Even Brits would be acceptable. Or Irish.

Good luck.

Please excuse the mass mailing. I am looking to cast a single guitar player/singer (or banjoist) for our new park in Tokyo. This is to perform traditional songs of the sea (sea shanties) circa the late 1700's and early 1800's. The material will be provided to the right fit talent. I believe that anyone that performs comfortably in a folk style capacity should be able to adapt to this style.

The contract is for six months and includes a decent salary, round trip air-fare, a 5 day work week, a per diem and housing. If, in your travels, you should run across anyone that may fit this description please direct them to me at the number below.

Thank you,
Mark

Mark Speights
Talent Booking Director
Walt Disney Entertainment
Office - 407-397-3856
Fax - 407-397-3740
Pager - 407-893-1118
E-mail - mark.speights@disney.com