Overview:
$20.65 / Hour
Knott’sMerryFarm– Birdcage Theatre
(ACTORS WHO SING)
Audition:
August 15th Knott’s BerryFarm(8189 Western Ave. Buena Park, CA 90620)
Knott’s BerryFarmEntertainment is seeking versatile and dynamic ACTORS/SINGERS with warm and bright stage presence holiday themed shows at the Birdcage Theatre. Seeking a diverse spectrum of gender identities, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. Please bring a photo and resume. Performers must be at least 18 years of age. Rehearsals begin November 1, 2023 and run through November 17, 2023. Rehearsal dates are subject to change. An ideal candidate is available for all rehearsals and able to commit to all Knott’sMerryFarmDates between November 17, 2023 to January 7, 2024. This role is compensated at a rate of $20.65/hr.
Individuals who would like to be considered must attend an in-person audition. Video submissions will not be accepted. Please park in the Western Employee parking lot (8189 Western Ave. Buena Park, CA 90620) located between La Palma and Crescent on Western Ave. Please proceed to Western Employee Park Entrance where a Knott’s Berry Farm representative will escort applicants to the audition area. Photos backstage of any kind are not permitted.
To secure your audition spot, please submit an application by clicking the “APPLY NOW” button andschedule an audition reservation at:
www.calendly.com/kbf-auditions
Questions? Email the Casting Team at:KBF.auditions@knotts.com
Knotts is an equal opportunity employer.We support a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, physicals, and background checks.
For questions, please email the Casting Team atKBF.Auditions@knotts.com.
Responsibilities:
- Using your talents to enrich the Holiday atmosphere for guests
- Working as a member of a team to achieve overall atmosphere and goals set by Entertainment leadership and show directors
- Consistently performing your role as scripted and/or conceived
- Remaining in character while ‘on-stage” and in view of guests and interact with guests while performing in a professional and artistic manner
- Providing guest service according to Cedar Fair standards when serving the guest or working with subordinates, including initiating guest interactions, answering questions, and giving accurate directions
- Maintaining cleanliness and safety in assigned work area and performs all duties in compliance with Cedar Fair Safety guidelines and requirements and reports all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision
- Meeting scheduling availability requirements that include nights, weekends, and holidays
- Fulfilling attendance requirements as outlined in Cedar Fair’s attendance policies
- Adhering to Cedar Fair’s Rules of Conduct including specific costuming and grooming standards as outlined in Employee Guidelines and other park/division specific policies and procedures
- Performing other duties as they are assigned
Qualifications:
- Availability to work all assigned rehearsal and event dates that include weekday/weekends nights and holidays
- Dance experience (required)
- Willingness and ability to wear heavy make-up for extended periods of time
- Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law
- Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, and DMV
- Ability to provide record of previous employment, education, and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law