**Auditions: Sunday, July 14th**

**Stilt Walker Check In 9:30am**

**Costume Character Check In 10:00am**

**Princess Check In: 10:30am**

**What you get to do**:

- Embody the childlike innocence, enthusiasm, and mannerisms of Christmastown characters
- Enthusiastically represent the park by displaying a positive attitude, high level of energy, and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job.
- Must be comfortable in full body costumes
- Perform in indoor and outdoor venues 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 host, 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 accepts performance feedback and critiques 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 experience 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 hosting 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)
- Be able to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat. Position may be exposed to fumes, dust, odors, and cold/heat temperature extremes and theatrical show elements
- 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
- Must be able to participate in an in-person audition at a pre-determined time