Universal Studios Hollywood is Hiring Tour Guides

[Jon Fu]

From Universal:

Universal Studios Hollywood Holds Open Call Auditions for English, Bilingual Spanish and Mandarin Speaking Studio Tour Guides as Theme Park Recruits Ambassadors for its Popular Behind-the-Scenes ‘Studio Tour’ and Enhanced ‘VIP Experience’ In Preparation for an Exciting Summer
 
WHAT:  Universal Studios Hollywood is hiring Studio Tour guides for its signature “Studio Tour”
attraction, which provides behind-the-scenes access to a working production studio, movie set backlot and one-of-a-kind special effects attractions, including the award-winning “King Kong 360-3D” created by Peter Jackson, the world’s largest, most intense 3D experience.
 
Selected Studio Tour Guides will join a roster of seasoned professionals, many of whom will transition to roles of coveted “VIP Experience” guides.  The enhanced “VIP Experience” puts the illustrious world of movie-making magic within arm’s reach of guests visiting from across the globe.  It features an exclusive guided theme park visit and Studio Tour with unlimited front-of-line ride privileges, unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to movie and television sets, including the legendary prop house and a gourmet lunch prepared by Universal’s award-winning executive chef.
 
As Universal Studios Hollywood ambassadors, the Studio Tour guides join a dynamic program offering employees access to Hollywood-insider perks unavailable anywhere else in the entertainment industry. Highlights include:  intimate group symposiums with prestigious industry professionals, free professional acting classes, auditions for top industry casting directors, and free private screenings of Universal films, to name a few.
 
To be considered, candidates must be enthusiastic and charismatic, have a performance and / or public speaking background, be knowledgeable of film and television, have an engaging stage presence, be friendly, outgoing, and be at least 18 years of age.
 
 
WHO:               Hundreds of English, bilingual Spanish and bilingual Mandarin speaking job-seekers
                        and aspiring Hollywood hopefuls
 
WHERE:           Universal Studios Hollywood – “VIP Experience” Lounge, located to right of park’s main entrance (100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608)
 
WHEN: Monday, April 8, 2013
2-4pm: Studio Tour guide -- open casting call
 

 

[Allen The Actor]

Gahhh I'd audition but I'll be busy with some other auditions around the same time! Maybe next time

 

[UniversalFan]

well, I gotta wait for 4 years until I can audition.

 

[Jon Fu]

For those who are interested, Adriana has a great piece detailing the interview process: http://insideuniversal.net/2013/04/tour-guide-an-inside-look-at-the-interview-process/

 

[Allen The Actor]

Great article Adri! Wish I went