Fright Fest Dancer/Performer
Queensbury, New York
Job Category: Entertainment Shows/Performers
Req ID FRIGH015055Who You Are:
- A strong performer with a history of being in productions in front of an audience.
- Intermediate to advanced dancer.
- Comfortable wearing latex, silicone and other forms of make-up and prosthetics.
- Singing or acting talent a plus.
- Being available for Friday-Sunday performances are mandatory; rehearsal times will vary.
What You Will Be Doing
- Learn, rehearse, and memorize scripts and choreography associated with all shows.
- Perform in daytime and evening shows during operating hours.
- Attend ALL rehearsals scheduled for the performances.
- Safely scare guests while maintaining the setting and atmosphere of the zone, attraction, or performance venue.
- Wear and maintain costumes, and stage makeup/prosthetics for extended periods, and appropriately utilize assigned props.
- Maintain cleanliness and safety of attraction, zone, or performance venue.
- Energetically interact with guests and not break character for the duration of the shift.
- Memorize any necessary and/or assigned dialogue, safety spiels, emergency exit plans, safety operating procedures, and park guidelines.
- Make appearances at special park functions or occasionally serve as an usher for entertainment venues.
- Comply with all company and safety guidelines as listed in the employee handbook.
- Other duties as requested.
How You Will Do It
- Maintain Costume Character Standards as set forth by Six Flags.
- Maintain character costumes including general cleaning and daily maintenance.
- Maintain and clean show venues, backstage areas, and dressing rooms.
- Maintain all of the guidelines outlined in the department and character training
- Willfully perform duties in any department at The Great Escape Resort when necessary
- Be an active team member of the Operations Division and the Entertainment Department
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for guests and team members
- Follow all delegated tasks assigned by Entertainment Supervisor or as stated in the Entertainment Standard Operating Procedures
- Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned
What You Will Need
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Must take direction from the choreographer/supervisor of the performances.
- Must be available for training and/or rehearsals prior to the beginning of Fright Fest.
- Outgoing and team-oriented.
- Ability to attend Dance Audition on Monday, August 11th from 5-9pm.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, late nights, and some weekday evenings.
- Must be able to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time
- Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions and in both natural and artificial lighting including Strobes, Fog, Haze, and other technical/special effects. Must be alert, attentive, observant, and assertive as needed in a fast-paced, multi-functional position.
- Must be willing and able to interact with guests on an individual level as well as large groups of all ages.
- Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, climb stairs, bend, stoop, reach, twist, sit and lift up to 40 lbs.
- Must possess the mental and physical capacities to perform essential job duties.
- Should be a self-starter and able to take direction.
- Maintain all SFGE policies and Department Safety Standards.
- Comply with all company and safety guidelines as listed in the employee handbook.
- Other duties as requested.
Pay Rate: $16.00/hr