Show Character - $20.00/hr

Canada's Wonderland; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A Theme Park in California is hiring performers for a special event. You will entertain guests as a body/fur-suit character, requiring an energetic and positive attitude. Must be between 5'0" and 5'8", able to carry costume weight, and perform choreographed movements. The auditions are scheduled for April 11th and 12th, 2026, at Gearworks Theatre. This role offers a unique opportunity to create fun experiences in a lively environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Applicants must be between 5'0" and 5'8" with a slim to athletic build.
• Able to carry and wear costume weight of 5 to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform as a body/fur-suit character in a show.
• Follow specific blocking and dance choreography.
• Greet and entertain park guests with high energy.

Skills

Positive attitude

Ability to perform choreographed movements

Energy and enthusiasm

Guest engagement

Job description

Responsibilities

This is a short-term position for a specific special event and period. Duties will include performing as a body/fur-suit character in a show while following specific blocking and dance choreography, greeting, and entertaining our park guests with enthusiasm and high animation. Absolutely must have a positive, can-do attitude, energy and love creating FUN experiences! Interested applicants must be able to carry and wear 5 to 20 pounds of costume weight, be able to work in crowds, heat, and cold for up to 45-minute intervals, and be able to perform specific choreographed movements during show.

Audition Information

When: Saturday, 4/11/2026 and Sunday, 4/12/2026
Where: Gearworks Theatre
Auditions: 10:00AM, registration starts at 9:30AM
Please fill out TIF prior to audition: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019d173a58ea7d92beab73e383b2f32

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age

Physical Requirements

• Applicants must be between 5'0" and 5'8", with a slim to athletic build.
• Constantly standing, talking, climbing walking, reaching, using finger movement, grasping, feeling, speaking clearly, hearing conversation, using hearing acuity, seeing near far, stooping, bending, kneeling.
• Working in extreme heat, sun, cold, wetness, humidity and temperature change.
• All lifts over 51 lbs. require help from a coworker or mechanical device.
• Overtime of adults may be required from time to time to accommodate the business need.