Knott's Scary Farm - Talent
Knott's Scary Farm - Talent
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$16.75 / hour
SCARY FARM TALENT
Knotts Berry Farm is casting energetic and dynamic performers of all types to provide Halloween themed entertainment for the 52nd year of Knotts Scary Farm. Performersshould be resilient and able to adapt quickly improvise and remain incharacter for extended periods of time.An ideal candidate is available to work all orientations training rehearsals and event dates. Mandatory training dates will be available at the time of an audition. Seeking a diverse spectrum of gender identities ethnic and cultural backgrounds. To be considered for a talent position applicants must submit an application and attend an audition. Attending an audition does not guarantee employment with Knotts Scary Farm. This role is compensated at a rate of $16.75/hr.
AUDITION INFO
Please read the following carefully
After an application has been submitted eligible applicants will receive a private link to schedule an audition.
Inperson Monster auditions will be hosted at Knotts Berry Farm throughout the month of June.
(June 5th 6th 7th 8th 13th 14th 15th 20th 21st 22nd)
Applicants must have an audition reservation to attend. Walkins will not be accepted. Come to the audition dressedready to move and act like a monster but please come dressed as yourself
NO COSTUMES MONSTER MAKEUP OR PROPS.
Due to the high volume of applicants for this role it may take up to 710 business days to receive an audition link. If the 10day period has passed and you have not heard from our team please email .
KNOTTS SCARY FARM EVENT DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS*:
- (September)
- (October)
- (November) 1
*Event dates are subject to change
Responsibilities
- Uses creativity and common sense while startling and scaring guests in a safe and effective manner that utilizes performance techniques taught in training
- Works as a member of a team to achieve overall atmosphere and goals set by Entertainment leadership and show directors
- Consistently performs role as scripted and/or conceived
- Remain in character while onstage and in view of guests and interact with guests while performing in a professional and artistic manner
- Utilizes a variety of props and noise makers to support the guests scare experience in a safe manner
- Performs vocalizations such as grunts groans growls screams and other monster noises to contribute to the assigned character
- Maintains changes in posture walk body movements and physical presence to enhance character believability
- Provides guest service according to Six Flags standards when serving the guest or working with subordinates including initiating guest interactions answering questions and giving accurate directions
- Maintains cleanliness and safety in assigned work area and performs all duties in compliance with Six Flags Safety guidelines and requirements and reports all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision
- Meets scheduling availability requirements that include nights weekends and holidays
- Fulfills Scary Farms attendance requirements as outlined in the Six Flags attendance policy
- Adheres to the Six Flags Rules of Conduct including specific costuming and grooming standards as outlined in Employee Guidelines and other park/division specific policies and procedures
- Other duties may be assigned
Qualifications
- Availability to work all assigned Scary Farm training and event dates that include weekday/weekends nights and holidays. Some shifts start as early as 3pm and some shifts go as late as 3am
- Experience in stage acting or haunted attractions helpful but not required
- Willingness and ability to wear heavy makeup and/or a mask that covers the entire face for extended periods of time in varying Southern California temperatures and weather conditions
- 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
- Provide record of previous employment education and personal references per Company policy unless prohibited by federal state or provincial law
For audition and casting questions please email the Scary Farm Casting Team:
If youre interested in working Knotts Scary Farm but performing as a monster is not for you please continue to check our job website in the coming weeks for additional opportunities such as Blackout and Guest Control positions.
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Performers must be at least 18 years old. We support a drugfree workplace and perform physicals and background checks.
Employment Type
Temp
