Fright Fest Dancer

Great Escape Parks•Town of Queensbury, NY

5d•$16 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

As a Dance Performer for Fright Fest, you will deliver a thrilling and immersive experience for guests by embodying various characters in live performances and engaging in scare zones. Your main responsibilities include performing in a scripted dance production on the mainstage twice nightly and participating in choreographed dance performances throughout the midways, maintaining high energy and excitement throughout the evening. Ideal candidates will have strong dance skills, prior dance training or experience, and the ability to captivate and entertain in a high-energy environment. Fright Fest will run Saturday & Sunday starting Saturday, September 26th. Rehearsals will start at the end of August.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
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.
Being available for Saturday & Sunday performances is mandatory; rehearsal times will vary.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Singing and acting talent a plus (not mandatory).

Responsibilities

Provide a thrilling experience for guests by portraying various role(s) in live performances to interpret character(s), in addition to scaring and interacting with them in scare zones or attractions.
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.
Comply with all company and safety guidelines as listed in the employee handbook.
Maintain Costume Character Standards as set forth by Great Escape.
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.