Face Character/Performerexpired
Merlin Entertainment
United States, Goshen
Posted on: May 12, 2024
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Description:
Scope of Job:
LEGOLAND New York Resort is seeking energetic and creative Park Performers who are dedicated to making magical memories for families!
Main Responsibilities:
1. Perform as Various Roaming Face Characters:
· Execute performances both indoors and outdoors, adapting to varying weather conditions.
· Attend training sessions and rehearsals with other performers.
· Improvise in character during interactions with guests and other performers.
2. Scripted Performances:
· Memorize and accurately perform scripts, blocking, and choreography.
· Collaborate with directors, technical crew, costuming, and stage management teams.
3. Character Authenticity:
· Research characters’ personal traits and circumstances for authentic portrayal to the audience.
· Wear costumes, wigs, and makeup provided by the LLNY Costume team.
4. Safety Compliance:
· Adhere to safety training and procedures to ensure a secure working environment.
· Maintain awareness of performer safety while on set.
5. Interactions with Guests:
· Demonstrate enthusiasm for working with children and families.
· Engage in interactions with guests while staying in character.
· Manage queue lines effectively during costume character "sidekick" duties.
6. Performance Consistency and Improvement:
· Perform consistently during assigned shifts, incorporating performance notes and feedback.
· Collaborate with other performers both onstage and offstage.
7. Green Room Etiquette and Time Management:
· Display excellent green room etiquette by being polite and conscious of peers.
· Demonstrate effective time management and punctuality.
8. Additional Duties:
· Act as the costume character "sidekick" as needed.
· Assist costume character performers in and out of costumes, manage queue lines, and ensure performer safety.
· Complete cleaning assignments for green rooms.
· Ensure proper care, handling, and storage of costumes, props, and equipment.
9. Flexibility in Work Hours:
· Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, holidays, and weekends to support resort operations.
10. Collaboration:
· Collaborate with other performers and teams to enhance the overall entertainment experience.
11. Other Duties as Assigned:
· Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by the Production & Operations
Qualifications & Experience
Background & Experience:
· Must be at least 16 years old.
· Friendly, polite, and customer service-oriented demeanor is required.
· Theme park experience is preferred but not required.
· Must be comfortable working with or around children.
· Performers are required to audition.
· Performance skills may include but are not limited to: Acting, Improv, Dancing (all types), physical comedy, etc.
Physical Requirements:
· Perform under varying conditions, i.e., in various inside and outside locations with varying temperatures and floor surfaces.
· Maintain conditioning for the role.
· Ability to stand or move about the park for prolonged times.
· Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
Pay Range
USD $18.50/Hr.
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At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters!
Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.
Application Deadline:
Aug. 31, 2024
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job Category:
Performing
Artistic Discipline:
Theater, Dance, Circus
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United States,
Goshen
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India, Bangalore
United Kingdom, TBA
