Disney Creative Entertainment has begun casting for the new Rivers of Light nighttime show at Animal Kingdom. This casting call has provide us with some more information abouwhat to expect from this spectacular.
No opening date has been announced officially for this show, but it is expected to open in April 2016, with soft openings in March 2016. The casting call is for contemprary and Bollywood-style dancers. The choreography is going to be led by Ulka Simone Mohanty.
See below fork the full audition casting call published by Creative Entertainment:
"Disney Creative Entertainment is seeking CONTEMPORARY and BOLLYWOOD-STYLE dancers for featured roles in a new offering at the Walt Disney World® Resort, near Orlando, FL. These silent narrators orchestrate all the action to convey the spirit of an ancient and timeless celebration. Choreographed by Ulka Simone Mohanty. "Rivers of Light," the new immersive nighttime experience coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom in spring 2016, will combine live performances with beautiful floating lanterns, water screens and grand theatrical imagery, in a celebration of animals and nature. The event begins with the arrival of a pair of Shamans, two complimentary forces who come to the river bearing gifts of light. Along with their Acolytes, or assistants, the Shamans set out from the shore on elaborate lantern vessels, engaging in a dramatic dance of water and light to summon the animal spirits..."