“Peanuts Celebration” - PARK CHARACTERS
Buena Park, California
Job Category: Entertainment Shows/Performers
Req ID 24389AUDITION:
PARK CHARACTERS – “Peanuts Celebration”
AUDITION
December 3rd
Sign in 3:00pm
Audition 3:30pm
3D THEATRICALS
1255 N Knollwood Circle
Anaheim, CA 92801
HEIGHT QUALIFICATIONS
4’7” – 5’3”
Knott’s Berry Farm is casting energetic performers with strong movement abilities to bring our costumed characters to life for our guests. Characters consist of varying
well-known animated characters. Those who would like to be considered must meet specific height qualifications. Materials will be taught at the audition. An ideal candidate is able to stand and perform in full-character costumes at least eight times a day and have a silhouette that is proportionate to their height. Performers must have the ability and willingness to perform in outdoor venues wearing a fully covered head-to-toe character costumes in varying Southern California temperatures and weather conditions. This role is compensated at a rate of $16.64/hr.
For more information and to secure an audition reservation, please visit:
www.calendly.com/kbf-auditions
Responsibilities:
- Using your character animation talents, dance and performance abilities to enrich Knott’s Berry Farm’s atmosphere for guests
- Working as a member of a team to achieve overall atmosphere and goals set by Entertainment leadership and show directors
- Consistently performing your role as scripted and/or conceived
- Maintaining the highest quality of showmanship and guest interaction "on‑stage” while performing in a professional and artistic manner
- Providing guest service according to Cedar Fair standards when serving the guest or working with subordinates, including initiating guest interactions, answering questions, and giving accurate directions
- Maintaining cleanliness and safety in assigned work area, performing all duties in compliance with Cedar Fair Safety guidelines/requirements, and reporting all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision
- Meeting scheduling availability requirements that include nights, weekends, and holidays
- Fulfilling attendance requirements as outlined in Cedar Fair's attendance policies
- Adhering to Cedar Fair's Rules of Conduct and other park/division specific policies and procedures, including specific costuming and grooming standards as outlined in Employee Guidelines
- Performing other duties as they are assigned
Qualifications:
- Performers in the following height ranges:
- 4’7” - 5’3”
- Individuals who are able to perform choreography in full character costumes at least eight times a day and have a silhouette that is proportionate to their height
- Availability to work all assigned rehearsal and event dates that include weekday/weekends nights and holidays
- Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law
- Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, and DMV
- Ability to provide record of previous employment, education, and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law