Park Characters

$16.90 / hour

PARK CHARACTERS

AUDITIONS

October 21 & 28 2026

November 4 & 11 2026

To secure an audition reservation please visit:

Berry Farm Employment Center
(8201 Grand Ave. Buena Park CA 90620)

HEIGHT QUALIFICATIONS

47 53

Knotts Berry Farm is casting energetic performers with strong movement abilities to bring our costumed characters to life for our guests. Characters consist of varying well-known animated characters and a lineup of original Knotts Berry Farm characters. Those who would like to be considered must meet specific height qualifications (47 - 53). Materials will be taught at the audition. Please come dressed ready to move. An ideal candidate is able to perform in fully covered character costumes at least eight times a day and have a silhouette that is proportionate to their height. Performers must have the ability and willingness to perform in outdoor venues wearing a head-to-toe character costume in varying Southern California temperatures weather conditions and direct sunlight. Per the directors discretion select candidates may be asked to learn a dance combination. This role is compensated at a rate of $16.90/hr.

• Meeting scheduling availability requirements that include nights weekends and holidays (Weekend Availability Preferred)
• Using your talents to enrich Knotts Berry Farms atmosphere for guests
• Remaining in character while onstage and in view of guests and interact with guests while performing in a professional and artistic manner
• Working as a member of a team to achieve overall entertainment goals set by leadership and show directors
• Consistently performing your role as scripted and/or conceived
• Providing guest service according to Six Flags standards when serving the guests or working with subordinates including initiating guest interactions answering questions and giving accurate directions
• Maintaining 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
• Fulfilling attendance requirements as outlined in attendance policies
• Adhering to Six Flags Rules of Conduct including specific costuming and grooming standards as outlined in Employee Guidelines and other park/division specific policies and procedures
• Performing other duties as they are assigned

• Talent within the height range of: 47 to 53
• Availability to work all assigned rehearsal and event dates that include weekday/weekends nights and holidays
• Willingness to perform the duties of a Character Host and assist guests during the character meet and greet experience
• Costumed character experience preferred but not required
• 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
• Ability to provide record of previous employment education and personal references per Company policy unless prohibited by federal state or provincial law