This is an excerpt from proship.com audition tape submission instructions:

THE PROMOTIONAL PACKAGE AUDITION

(Acrobat, Feature Instrumentalist, Stand Up Comic, Magician/Illusionist, Juggler, Ventriloquist, Hypnotist, Cabaret Singer, and Novelty Act)

Since ProShip hires entertainers from all over North America, it is impossible to audition every act in person. Therefore every Variety Act must send us a complete promotional package, including glossy photos and a video of their performance in front of an audience. The video should capture your rapport with the crowd as well as their reaction to you.

VIDEO: The video must accurately represent your act in a live setting. We prefer an uncut 1 hour video done in front of a live audience rather than a 5 minute edited video done in studio. With the uncut video we can see how well you are received by an audience and how much material you actually have.

Your video should be of professional quality; the better you sound and look, the more chances you have of being selected. Comments accompanying the video to the effect that " ...this is an old video and we are much better now..." will not be taken into consideration.

The Promotional Package Audition should include:

- Video Tape: (see above)

- Photos: All photos should be 8 x 10 with the entertainers in "formal attire" or stage wear. All members of the act should appear in the photo.

- Song list: (if applicable) Printed repertoire. Please group the songs by musical style and language, vocal and non-vocal.

- Show Sequence: A printed show sequence for both a 45 minute and a 20 minute show.

- Biography: A printed biography including: a promotional "teaser" paragraph (6 - 7 lines ), a career resume describing your background and experience, a highlight of your last 3 years of professional work.

- Letters of Reference: Complimentary letters from previous employers.

Before sending us your Promotional Package Audition, please complete a
Preliminary Registration form NOW and e-mail it to us. Thanks!

Mail your Promotional Package to:

ProShip Entertainment - Web Page
5253 Decarie Boulevard, Suite #308
Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3W 3C2

Note: If you are sending your promotional material from outside of Canada, please indicate: "promotional material/no commercial value/ value of $1 for customs". This will help us minimizing high administrative and duty charges.