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Please ensure it is no longer than 3 minutes and 30 seconds
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The first minute is crucial; make sure the viewer sees all your strongest skills within this time, with the rest of the showreel expanding upon this
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Keep in mind that casting directors for cruises tend to look more for pop/rock material than theatre/musical
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Preference is given to English-language performances, supplemented by other languages (especially German, Spanish, and Italian)
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If you are skilled in both singing and dancing, be sure to showcase both in your showreel
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Make sure it’s clear who you are in the video. You can do this, for example, by using an arrow.
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Upload your showreel to a professional YouTube channel, one that does not contain private videos. You will also need this to upload self-tape auditions.