Performerexpired
Sesame Place
United States, San Diego
Posted on: Aug. 15, 2022
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Description:
We’re seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals in a wide variety of roles. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world, and play an important part on our incredible opening team of Sesame Place ambassadors!
What you get to do:
Sesame Place San Diego is looking for dancers and character performers for a brand-new stage show, the Sesame Street Party Parade, as well as a variety of other roles. As a Special Events Performer, you’ll enthusiastically represent Sesame Place San Diego by displaying a positive attitude, high level of energy, and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job.
•Embody the childlike innocence, enthusiasm, and mannerisms of the world renown Sesame Street Muppet characters
•Perform as Sesame Costume Character, Dancer, Character Escort, and/or Puppeteer both in park and out-of-park as assigned
•Perform in Sesame Street stage shows, parades, meet-and-greets, and special events as assigned
•Serve as an expert performer for multiple assigned characters, with the ability to perform all characters in your height range
•Perform duties of an expert character escort, which include facilitating interaction and communication between character and guests, providing directions and park information, and entertaining guests.
•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 show content as directed by leadership.
•Maintains a positive and flexible attitude.
•Positively interacts with guests, employees, and others.
•Perform other duties as assigned
What it takes to succeed:
•Height range of 4’11” to 6’2” with slender, athletic build
•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)
•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
We are actively accepting and reviewing video audition submissions for applicants who were unable to attend previous in-person auditions. If you are interested in a Performer, Special Events role at Sesame Place, in addition to completing your online application, please also e-mail a web link (not an actual video file) of your audition video submission to [email protected], and please note the following instructions:
•Dancer/Character video submissions should include demonstration of Musical Theatre, Jazz and/or Hip-Hop dance techniques.
•Puppeteer video submissions should include demonstration of basic hand-rod puppetry techniques including lip-synchronization.
•All video submissions should not exceed 2 minutes in length.
The perks of the position:
As part of the SeaWorld family, you’ll enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:
• FREE park admission
• Discounted park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
Application Deadline:
Nov. 30, 2022
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job Category:
Performing
Job Location:
United States,
San Diego
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