Men with rhythm wanted for Olympic ceremonies

LONDON (AP) — Wanted: Men with rhythm. Task: To perform for an audience of billions.

Organizers of the London Olympics say they are short on male candidates as they look to finalize the cast of 10,000 volunteers who will participate in the opening and closing ceremonies.

Organizers say "this means those of you who can dance but also drum, or do any sport, job, or hobby that involves keeping to time."

Those who make the cut will take part in up to three four-hour rehearsals a week starting in April, and a number of all-day rehearsals in the three weeks leading up to each ceremony.

Oscar winning film director Danny Boyle is in charge of the opening ceremony on July 27.