“Peanuts Celebration” - Puppeteer
Buena Park, California
Job Category: Entertainment Shows/Performers
Req ID 28918PUPPETEER – “Peanuts Celebration”
AUDITION
December 1st
Sign in 12:30pm
Audition 1:00pm
To secure an audition reservation, please visit:
www.calendly.com/kbf-auditions
3D THEATRICALS
1255 N Knollwood Circle
Anaheim, CA 92801
Knott’s Berry Farm is casting experienced and skilled puppeteers to perform for a limited time during Knott’s Peanuts Celebration. Puppeteer performers will operate a well-known character puppet and must be able to mimic iconic character traits. Puppeteering experience is required, and rod puppeteering experience is a plus! An ideal candidate has weekend availability, aims to exceed guest expectations and provide the highest quality of family entertainment. This role is compensated at a rate of $20.65/hr.
Please bring a photo, performance resume, and a puppet to perform with. (Rod Puppet Preferred)
If you have any questions, please email KBF.Casting@sixflags.com
Responsibilities:
- Using your talents to enrich Knott’s Berry Farm’s atmosphere for guests
- Working as a member of a team to achieve overall entertainment goals set by leadership and show directors
- Consistently performing your role as scripted and/or conceived
- Remaining in character while "on‑stage” and in view of guests and interact with guests while performing in a professional and artistic manner
- Providing guest service according to Six Flags standards when serving the guests or working with subordinates, including initiating guest interactions, answering questions, and giving accurate directions
- Maintaining cleanliness and safety in assigned work area and performs all duties in compliance with Six Flags Safety guidelines and requirements and reports all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision
- Meeting scheduling availability requirements that include nights, weekends, and holidays
- Fulfilling attendance requirements as outlined in attendance policies
- Adhering to Six Flag’s Rules of Conduct including specific costuming and grooming standards as outlined in Employee Guidelines and other park/division specific policies and procedures
- Performing other duties as they are assigned
Qualifications:
- Availability to work all assigned rehearsal and event dates that include weekday/weekends nights and holidays; weekend availability is required
- Puppeteering experience is a plus
- Ability to perform in outdoor venues in varying Southern California temperatures, direct sunlight, and weather conditions
- Willingness and ability to wear assigned costumes and make‑up for extended periods of time
- 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