LIVE AUDITIONS | Dancers & Costume Characters | SeaWorld San Diego's Christmas Celebration | Auditions 929, 12PM-4PM

Christmas Dance Auditions

Must be 18 years of age to be considered for a performer role at SeaWorld.

When: Monday September 29th 2025
Where: Culture Shock Training Academy 2110 Hancock St Lobby San Diego CA 92110
Check-in: 12:00 PM
Audition: 12:30 PM 4:00 PM

What to Bring: Headshot & Resume (and roller skates if you have them!)

Were decking the halls early and looking for talented performers to bring the magic of the season to life at SeaWorlds Christmas Celebration!

Casting Needs:

Costume Characters:

• Height ranges: 50 54 and 59 62

• Seeking animated strong movers to portray beloved SeaWorld characters along with Rudolph and Friends!

• Performers will help spread holiday cheer in our parade festive meet & greets and a merry theatre show.

Dancers:

• Stocking Full of Soul!: Looking for reliable energetic professional dancers proficient in Hip Hop and Jazz Funk.

• Mrs. Claus Christmas Parade: Seeking animated dancers with Musical Theatre and Hip Hop skills plus light acting chops to help bring Mrs. Claus crew to life.

• Bonus Skills: Ballet and Roller-Skating experience encouraged (be sure to bring your skates if youve got them).

What you get to do:

• Embody the childlike innocence enthusiasm and mannerisms of the characters

• Enthusiastically represent the park by displaying a positive attitude high level of energy and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job

• Perform as Costume Character Dancer Character Escort and/or Puppeteer both in-park and out-of-park as assigned

• Perform in 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

• May assist with character training and rehearsals

• Openly accept performance feedback and adapt 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 execute stage direction and show content as directed by leadership

• Maintain a positive and flexible attitude

• Positively interact with guests employees and others

• Perform other duties as assigned

What it takes to succeed:

• Height range of 411 to 62 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 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 including opening/closing shifts and after-hours 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

• Ability to positively interact with guests and co-workers of all ages different cultural backgrounds and individuals with special needs

• Strong verbal communication skills

• Ability to 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 may climb/ascend heights if needed

• Perform the following physical activities: kneeling squatting bending reaching overhead simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing)

• Be able to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather including extreme heat. Position may be exposed to fumes dust odors and temperature extremes

• Perform cleaning duties including use of cleaning chemicals

• Work a flexible schedule/hour based on business need including 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

Compensation Range: 17.50 - 25.00 USD Hourly

Come ready to sleigh the stage and light up the season with your talent!

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.