Performer - [FTS] Dollywood Theme Park - Full Time Seasonal

The Dollywood Company • Pigeon Forge, TN

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Dollywood Entertainers sing, act, and/or dance in scripted shows under the direction of a show director, musical director, or producer, providing Park Guests with a world-class entertainment experience. Performers learn and maintain roles and contribute to productions through singing, acting, dancing, and executing choreography and stage movement. They follow direction, scripts, musical scores, and cues from band leaders or show leads, and adapt their performances to the styles and needs of each production.

After the initial rehearsal period, performers are responsible for maintaining their roles throughout each production. The company reserves the right to change or add duties at any time. The role requires flexibility with assigned schedules, including required overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and the ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Requirements

• Experience singing solo or in an ensemble.
• Knowledge of and experience with choreography.
• Knowledge of and experience interpreting music and dialogue.
• Valid driver’s license, proof of auto liability insurance, and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record to safely operate company vehicles according to company policy.
• Ability to make a friendly impression with guests, vendors, and employees.
• Self-motivation and discipline.
• Ability to prioritize and complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise judgment regarding privileged information.
• Professional appearance and good personal hygiene.
• Ability to be productive in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable attendance and flexibility with assigned schedules, including required overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Sensitivity to Guests’ needs and willingness to act within company guidelines to meet those needs.
• Effective communication, problem-solving, conflict-management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with Guests and Hosts using approved methods.
• Ability to comprehend instructions and retain information.
• Flexibility to handle frequent changes in priorities.
• Ability to meet the physical and cognitive demands of the role, including lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally to frequently, sitting, standing, and/or walking for shifts of up to 13 hours, traveling across property over varied terrain, stairs, and uneven surfaces, performing repetitive movements, working indoors or outdoors in extreme cold or heat, and communicating effectively while processing and retaining information.

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience in theme parks, cruise ships, professional theater, or similar settings.
• Formal training in voice, dance, and/or acting.

Responsibilities

• Sing, act, and/or dance or move to perform a role in a scripted show.
• Sing with musical accompaniment or a cappella, maintaining pitch and adapting to musical styles such as country, pop, rock, and musical theater.
• Follow direction from the show’s Director, Musical Director, Supervisor, or Producer.
• Memorize songs, lyrics, vocal scores, and dialogue.
• Learn and execute stage movement and choreography.
• Adapt musical styles as directed by the show’s Director or Producer.
• Learn multiple roles within a single production.
• Read and follow scripts and musical scores.
• Take cues from a band leader or show lead.
• Maintain roles throughout each production after the initial rehearsal period.
• Provide a friendly and professional impression when interacting or corresponding with guests, vendors, and other employees.
• Prioritize and complete work assignments on time, maintain dependable attendance, and adapt to changes in priorities and assigned schedules.
• Communicate effectively with Guests and Hosts using approved methods; use problem-solving, conflict-management, and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and deliver projects, fostering open communication and mutual support.
• Perform duties in a manner that supports a safe and secure environment for hosts and guests.
• Safely operate company vehicles in accordance with company policy, if required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed