KIng/Marshal= Acting Role

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament - Dallas; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament - Dallas is seeking performers to portray the King and/or Lord Marshal in our live action dinner show. This part-time position involves speaking to a large audience, riding a horse in the arena, and engaging with guests before and after the show.

Must be able to memorize lines, work with horses, and perform with dynamic vocal ability and accents. Nights, weekends, and holidays required; 401(k) with company match offered day one.

Qualifications

• Experience performing in live theater is strongly preferred.
• Must memorize lines and speak with a clear, dynamic voice; various accents a plus.
• Ability to work around horses is required.
• Extensive horseback riding experience is helpful but not required.
• Ability to engage and hold the attention of a large crowd.
• Team environment in a fast-paced live show is essential.

Responsibilities

• Performs an expansive speaking role with a strong vocal performance in front of a large crowd.
• Rides a horse in the arena for the duration of the show.
• Greets guests and takes pictures before and after the show.
• Assists with special events, groups, and individual guests as needed.
• Supports marketing and offsite events and other duties as assigned.
• EOE/ Drug Free Environment.

Skills

Live theater experience

Horseback riding

Strong vocal performance

Crowd interaction

Memorization

Accent versatility

Job description

Medieval Times is looking for PERFORMERS to play the King and/or Lord Marshal in our live action dinner show.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS And RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs an expansive speaking role requiring a strong, dynamic vocal performance in front of a large crowd
• Rides a horse in the arena during the entirety of the performance
• Greets and interacts with guests, and takes pictures with guests prior to and following the show
• Assists with special functions, shows, groups and/or individual guests as required
• Supports marketing functions and other offsite events as needed
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Previous experience playing a role or roles in live theater strongly preferred
• Must be able to memorize lines and speak with a clear and dynamic voice (ability to speak with various accents preferred)
• Must be able to work around horses
• Ability to perform extensive horseback riding (Previous horseback experience is helpful but not required)
• Ability to interact with and keep the attention of a large crowd
• Ability to work within a team environment in a fast paced live show
• Ability to communicate and interact with Team Members and Guests
• Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed

EOE/ Drug Free Environment

STARTING PAY RATE FOR THIS POSITION IS $28.28/HOUR. THIS IS A PART TIME POSITION. NO HEALTH BENEFITS ARE INCLUDED BUT 401(K) IS OFFERED DAY ONE AND INCLUDES A COMPANY MATCH.