Dutch Wonderland Entertainment Happy Hauntings and Winter Wonderland Performer
About The Position
Dutch Wonderland is looking for energetic, outgoing performers to create memorable experiences for our guests through character appearances, interactive entertainment, and immersive performances. This role involves proactive engagement with guests to create positive, memorable, and immersive character performances. Performers will follow all training protocols, execute performances as scripted, and maintain personal hygiene and costume care. They will also assist in maintaining a safe and clean work environment, provide exceptional customer service, and report any safety or operational concerns to leadership. Bilingual skills, including Spanish, are a plus.
Requirements
- Must successfully pass an audition
- Ability to immerse in role and remain in character in all guest facing areas
- Must possess strong cardio endurance, physical story-telling abilities, and performance energy
- Must be playful, outgoing, friendly, and convey a positive, guest-centric attitude
- Must possess effective verbal and non-verbal acting and communication skills
- Must be at least 16 years of age. Performers under 18 must meet all Pennsylvania Child Labor Act requirements, including obtaining the required special performance permit prior to rehearsal or performance.
- Must obtain all legally required Pennsylvania permits and approvals before participating in rehearsals or performances
- Ability to work during park operations schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to attend rehearsals outside of park operating hours
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work for all scheduled shifts
- Must comply with all grooming standards, uniform and/or costume requirements
- Ability to follow direction, multi-task, and work as part of a fast-paced team
Nice To Haves
- Previous acting or costume character experience is desired but not required
- Some level of customer service experience is helpful but not required.
- Theater for Young Audience and/ or physical theater performance experience helpful but not required.
- Previous work in youth-centric programs and/ or companies helpful but not required.
- Bilingual skills, including Spanish, are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Proactive engagement with guests to create positive memorable immersive character performances
- Follow all performance procedures and protocols as presented during Dutch Wonderland character training
- Execute all performances and activities as scripted/ designed/ rehearsed by Dutch Wonderland
- Maintain personal hygiene and wear required layers to help maintain shared costumes
- Follow all property policies and procedures and appropriately refer guest concerns to leadership.
- Proactively assist in the upkeep and maintenance of a safe, clean, and organized work environment
- Assist with cleaning and maintaining assigned work areas, performance spaces, and shared costume areas using approved cleaning products and procedures.
- Delight each guest by providing exceptional customer service, conveying a positive and friendly attitude, and engaging with guests in a fun and exciting manner!
- Immediately report safety hazards, injuries, guest incidents, costume concerns, or other operational concerns to leadership.
- All other duties assigned by leadership
Benefits
- Do not miss the chance to spark your career now!
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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