In my line of work, we get a lot of opportunities for our adult clients to work on cruise ships as performers, and we find that these credits open doors to bigger opportunities when they return, particularly for actors who have recently graduated from school and don’t already have credits.
A great example of this phenomenon is our client Chakendra Fennell, who recently returned from a six-month stint as a singer with the Norwegian Cruise. As the ship, the Norweigan Star, traveled around Europe and the Caribbean, Fennell gained a ton of experience, some excellent credits, and got to see the world. Here’s what she had to say about the experience.
What was the audition process like?Before I was hired, I auditioned in person. Then they requested a video of me singing and later requested a video of me dancing.
Did getting this job require any other training besides the musical theater basics?The training I received in college helped me tremendously in getting this job. I think performing at regional theatres is what really prepped me for this job, though.
How much training did you have prior to this?Prior to my cruise contract, I obtained my BFA in four years and I also performed at a few regional theatres.
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