Spooktacular Actors + Party Starter Hosts

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc.•Tampa, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Spooktacular - Kandy Actors (Female) + Professor Pufflemintz Actors + Kandy Krew Party starter/host roles (Female) Kandy + Krew roles: Please prepare a 45 second family friendly comedic monologue Professor role: Please prepare a 45 second family friendly comedic monologue + a 1 minute science experiment explanation What you get to do: Embody the childlike innocence, enthusiasm, and mannerisms of Spooktacular characters Enthusiastically represent the park by displaying a positive attitude, high level of energy, and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job. Must be comfortable interacting with families and children Perform in an outdoor venue Serve as an expert performer for assigned characters Perform duties of an expert character host, which include facilitating interaction and communication between character and guests, providing directions and park information, and entertaining guests. May assist with character training and rehearsals. Openly accepts performance feedback and critique and adapts accordingly. Execute pre and post show backstage duties as outlined in the daily schedule Assist Costuming team with laundry and maintenance projects as needed Ensure adherence to safety and procedural directions that accompany this position Consistently and expertly executes stage direction and experience content as directed by leadership. Maintains a positive and flexible attitude. Positively interacts with guests, employees, and others. Perform other duties as assigned 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.

Requirements

Acting experience
Speaking on live mic
Stilt walkers must have stilt experience
Must be available daytime on all Saturday and Sunday from Sept 7-Nov 3
Personable and animated with a fun, outgoing personality
Ability to openly accept performance feedback/critiques and adapt accordingly
Ability to work in indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions and temperature extremes while performing in character
Demonstrated strong costume and hosting skills
At least 18 years old
High school diploma or equivalent required
Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds
Availability to work varying shifts or hours based on park hours; i.e. be able to work opening and closing shifts, as well as after hour rehearsals
Ability to move and dance in full costume at a standard consistent with creative intent
Ability to maintain character integrity
Willingness to participate in regular internal performance assessments
Be able to positively interact with guests and co-workers of all ages, different ethnic/cultural backgrounds and/or language, and individuals with special needs.
Strong verbal communication skills.
Stand, walk and/or sit for prolonged periods of time.
Audition requirements may include dance, movement, script memorization, role playing, comedic improvisation, and miming as necessary.
Be able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift and climb/ascend heights, if needed
Perform the following physical activities: kneeling, squatting, bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing)
Be able to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat.
Position may be exposed to fumes, dust, odors, and cold/heat temperature extremes and theatrical show elements
Perform cleaning duties, including use of cleaning chemicals
Work a flexible schedule/hour based on business need, to include opening, mid-, and closing shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays
Be flexible in work locations as placement will depend on business needs and career development opportunities
Must be able to participate in an in-person audition at a pre-determined time

Nice To Haves

Previous costume character and/or dance experience preferred
Previous guest experience in a high-volume capacity preferred
Previous experience in the fields of dance, theater, athletics, or other performance arts preferred.
Sight reading skills are not required but are preferred.

Responsibilities

Embody the childlike innocence, enthusiasm, and mannerisms of Spooktacular characters
Enthusiastically represent the park by displaying a positive attitude, high level of energy, and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job.
Must be comfortable interacting with families and children
Perform in an outdoor venue
Serve as an expert performer for assigned characters
Perform duties of an expert character host, which include facilitating interaction and communication between character and guests, providing directions and park information, and entertaining guests.
May assist with character training and rehearsals.
Openly accepts performance feedback and critique and adapts accordingly.
Execute pre and post show backstage duties as outlined in the daily schedule
Assist Costuming team with laundry and maintenance projects as needed
Ensure adherence to safety and procedural directions that accompany this position
Consistently and expertly executes stage direction and experience content as directed by leadership.
Maintains a positive and flexible attitude.
Positively interacts with guests, employees, and others.
Perform other duties as assigned
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.