Performer - Dollywood Theme Park - Full Time Seasonal

All Career•Pigeon Forge, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Dollywood Parks & Resorts, we create memories worth repeating. We do this every day across all properties, all located in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Ask anyone who has visited Dollywood Parks & Resorts and they will tell you this place is different. It’s not a difference that you can touch or see - it’s a difference you can feel. We are seeking a Performer who will embody the heart and soul of our mission of creating memories worth repeating while bringing families closer together and caring deeply about our brand. We want to work alongside someone who acts as an extension of our mission, values, and culture. This individual is driven to create meaningful experiences for our hosts, guests, and community while ensuring the success and profitability of our unique offerings. They also bring fun, authenticity, collaboration, creativity, and genuine hospitality to their life and work. The right Performer will include equal parts curious learner, innovator, administrator, detail driver, mentor, and motivator. Dollywood Entertainers sing, act, and/or dance in a scripted show under the directions of the show’s director, musical director, or producer, in order to provide Park Guests with a world class entertainment experience. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be able to display and live out Lead with Love qualities, strongly rooted in the Dollywood Company culture, by being patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, dedicated and accountable. Summary of Essential Functions and Responsibilities Sings, acts and/or dances/moves in order to perform a role in a scripted show Sings with musical accompaniments or a cappella Sings in tune and adapts vocal performance to accommodate a variety of musical styles including country, pop, rock, musical theater, etc. Follows direction as set forth by the show’s Director, Musical Director, Supervisor or Producer Memorizes songs and dialogue Learns and executes stage movement and choreography Changes musical styles as required by the show’s Director or Producer Learns multiple roles within a single production Reads and follows a script and musical score Takes cues from a band leader or show lead Memorizes vocal scores, lyrics, and dialogue After initial rehearsal period, individual is responsible for upkeep and maintenance of roles throughout each production Management reserves the right to change and/or add to these duties at any time.

Requirements

Experience singing solo or in an ensemble
Knowledge of and experience with choreography
Knowledge of and experience with interpreting music and dialogue
Driver's license and acceptable driving record required if appointed authorized driver
Able to make a friendly impression when speaking to or corresponding with guests, vendors, and other employees
Must reflect Dollywood’s image by being genuinely friendly and caring and by taking pride in work
Must be self-motivated and disciplined
Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis
Must maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information
Must be committed to continuous improvement
Must have professional appearance with good personal hygiene
Must promote and support a “team” work environment by cooperating and helping co-workers
Must be productive in a fast-paced environment
Must maintain dependable work attendance and flexibility with assigned work schedules including any required overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays
Must be sensitive to the needs of our Guests and feel empowered to act to meet their needs within company guidelines
Must be able to utilize effective communication, problem solving, conflict management and interpersonal skills
Able to perform duties consistent with creating a safe and secure environment for hosts and guests
Able to comprehend instructions and retain information
Able to be flexible to handle frequent changes in priorities
Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide with accuracy
Must be able to effectively communicate with fellow Guests and Hosts using approved communication methods
Able to tolerate various temperatures while working outdoors
Able to meet the physical demands of the job

Nice To Haves

Professional experience in theme park, cruise ships, professional theater, etc. preferred
Formal training in voice, dance, and/or acting preferred

Responsibilities

Sings, acts and/or dances/moves in order to perform a role in a scripted show
Sings with musical accompaniments or a cappella
Sings in tune and adapts vocal performance to accommodate a variety of musical styles including country, pop, rock, musical theater, etc.
Follows direction as set forth by the show’s Director, Musical Director, Supervisor or Producer
Memorizes songs and dialogue
Learns and executes stage movement and choreography
Changes musical styles as required by the show’s Director or Producer
Learns multiple roles within a single production
Reads and follows a script and musical score
Takes cues from a band leader or show lead
Memorizes vocal scores, lyrics, and dialogue
After initial rehearsal period, individual is responsible for upkeep and maintenance of roles throughout each production
Management reserves the right to change and/or add to these duties at any time.