Male presenting actors for HOS stage show
Must attend an in-person audition on June 7th
Check In 9:00am Human Resources
3605 E Bougainvillea Ave
Actors must apply online prior to audition
Headshot and resume needed for audition
Please prepare a one minute comedic monologue
What you get to do:
- Create dynamic live mic characters for HOS Stage Shows
- Enthusiastically represent the park by displaying a positive attitude, high level of energy, and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job.
- Serve as an expert performer in assigned roles displaying strong comedic and physical acting skills
- Must be able to learn and retain on stage blocking, choreography and script
- Openly and respectfully accepts performance feedback and critique and adapts accordingly.
- Execute pre and post show backstage duties as outlined in the daily schedule
- Ensure adherence to safety and procedural directions that accompany this position
- Consistently and expertly executes stage direction and show content as directed by leadership
- Must be able to perform with live effects to include, lasers. fog, smoke, props and flashing lights
- Maintains a positive and flexible attitude.
- Positively interacts with guests, employees, and others.
- Perform other duties as assigned
What it takes to succeed:
- Dance skills and choreography and blocking retention
- Strong physical comedy skills
- 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 a character costume
- Demonstrated strong costume and escorting 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
- 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.
- 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.
What else is important:
- 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
- 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
EEO Employer:
SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.
