SeaWorld San Antonio - Spring Auditions - Sat, Jan. 17, 2026

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc.•San Antonio, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

SeaWorld San Antonio is seeking outgoing and enthusiastic Dancers, Puppeteers, and Costumed Characters for the Spring season! Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026 Location: SeaWorld Human Resources Sign-in begins at 10:45am Auditions begin promptly at 11:00am You must be at least 16 years of age and have a parental consent form signed before you can audition Audition information varies based on the type of performer. For example: Dancers - come dressed comfortable to groove and show us your best moves to taught choreography Costumed Characters and Puppeteers - Heights from 4'10 -6'. Come prepared to participate in movement exercises and ice-breaker style games What you get to do: Perform show/act in assigned area according to show schedules. Performs daily warm-up on individual basis to ensure performance without injury. Develops skills/knowledge to maintain excellent quality show/appearance. Follows through on show notes to insure progress in specific areas. Maintain personal appearance by meeting costume and make-up requirements. Assist in general cleaning of specified areas. Assist in the daily operational aspects of assigned show, reporting prop/costume repairs in a timely manner. Works with cast/crew and management to maintain the integrity of the show. Consistently demonstrates courteous and professional behavior in all work aspects with all team members and guests. Works as part of a team to increase productivity while providing excellent guest service. Maintains a professional appearance that meets grooming standards Whether you’re a singer, dancer, actor, or performer, our parks are waiting for you. From thrilling live shows to captivating character interactions, there’s a role for everyone. Actors - Great stage presence and interactive comedic skills that excel at improvisation. Actors perform in multiple high-energy shows per day, on our stages and streets, to connect with our guests and create memories that last a lifetime. Costumed Characters - Personable, animated people with fun, outgoing personalities to bring Sesame Street® characters to life. Share the joy of entertaining children and other guests as a costumed character by greeting guests, shaking hands, posing for pictures, and giving hugs. Costumed character performers also act as a character escort to assist with guest interactions. Dancers - Demonstrate technical proficiency in a variety of styles including jazz, musical theatre, ballet, and modern. Partnering skills, break dancing, tumbling, tap, or other specialties are a plus. Dancers perform in multiple high-energy shows per day to connect with our guests and create memories that last a lifetime. Event Performers - Bring our special and seasonal events to life such as Event Host, Culinary Performers and Santa's Helpers. Instrumentalists - Proficient in percussion, brass, woodwinds or guitar. All instrumentalists should have the ability to play varying styles ranging from pop/rock to Motown to gospel and must be able to memorize music for shows and perform with great stage presence. Scare Squad - Enthusiastic performers, who are passionate about Halloween, to add fun and scary excitement to our award-winning Howl-O-Scream events. Vocalists - Great energy and stage presence who can demonstrate technical proficiency in a variety of styles including pop, rock, musical theatre, classical, contemporary, and a cappella vocal styling. Capacity to hear/sing harmonies is a must. Sight reading skills are not required but are preferred. Vocalists perform in multiple high-energy shows per day to connect with our guests and create memories that last a lifetime.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old
High school diploma, GED, or be in the process of obtaining one.
Must demonstrate ability to perform in casted role during the try-out process.
Must be able to work outdoors.
Must be available for all rehearsal and performance dates.
Previous performance in community/school extra-curricular activities.
Communication and public relations skills.
Must be able to multitask while maintaining a positive attitude to ensure excellent guest service.
Provide excellent service to guests and team members.
Must be able to stand, walk, and work for prolonged periods of time in extreme weather conditions.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to include weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Consistently practices safe work habits including, but not limited to the use of personal protective equipment, lifting and reporting of unsafe situations.
Must be willing to comply with and ensure team members comply with all SEA grooming guidelines and employment standards.
Must be able to successfully complete all legal, company and department training requirements to include but not limited to passing required tests and certifications within established timelines.

Responsibilities

Perform show/act in assigned area according to show schedules.
Performs daily warm-up on individual basis to ensure performance without injury.
Develops skills/knowledge to maintain excellent quality show/appearance.
Follows through on show notes to insure progress in specific areas.
Maintain personal appearance by meeting costume and make-up requirements.
Assist in general cleaning of specified areas.
Assist in the daily operational aspects of assigned show, reporting prop/costume repairs in a timely manner.
Works with cast/crew and management to maintain the integrity of the show.
Consistently demonstrates courteous and professional behavior in all work aspects with all team members and guests.
Works as part of a team to increase productivity while providing excellent guest service.
Maintains a professional appearance that meets grooming standards