Stilt Walking Monsters (Knott's Scary Farm)

Knott's Berry Farm; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Knott's Berry Farm is casting experienced, versatile stilt walkers for the 2026 Scary Farm season. Candidates must perform on articulated stilts and stay in character while on stage, with safety and guest interaction in mind.

Auditions are scheduled after submission via a private link. Event dates span September to October, with many dates on weekends and nights.

Availability Thursday–Sunday is preferred; ability to pass background checks and wear required makeup is expected.

Qualifications

• Stilt-walking experience required.
• Ability to perform on articulated/drywall/painter stilts.

Responsibilities

• Uses creativity to scare guests safely while in character.
• Team member to achieve atmosphere and goals set by leadership.
• Performs role as scripted or conceived; interacts with guests in character.
• Maintains safety and cleanliness in work area and follows safety guidelines.
• Meets scheduling availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Adheres to park rules and grooming standards.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Stilt walking

Performance

Job description

$18.03 / hour

Overview

$18.03 / hour

STILT WALKING MONSTERS (Knott’s Scary Farm)

Knott's Scary Farm is casting experienced, versatile, and agile STILT WALKERS for the 2026 season. An ideal candidate is able to comfortably and confidently perform on stilts in a safe manner for extended periods of time while being "in-character" as a KSF Monster.

Thursday‑Sunday availability is preferred.

Previous Stilt Walking experience is required.

Our event uses Articulated/Drywall/Painter stilts and those who would like to be considered should have experience performing on this style of stilts.

This role is compensated at a rate of $18.03/hr.

Audition Info

After an application has been submitted, eligible applicants will receive a private link to schedule an online audition.

Knot’s Scary Farm Event Dates

• (September) 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 27
• (October) 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31
• Event dates are subject to change

For questions, please email the Knott’s Talent Casting Team at: [e-mail].

Responsibilities

• Uses creativity and common sense while startling and scaring guests in a safe and effective manner that utilizes performance techniques taught in training
• Works as a member of a team to achieve overall atmosphere and goals set by Entertainment leadership and show directors
• Consistently performs role as scripted and/or conceived
• Remain in character while "on‑stage" and in view of guests and interact with guests while performing in a professional and artistic manner
• Utilizes a variety of props and noise makers to support the guests scare experience in a safe manner
• Performs vocalizations such as, grunts, groans, growls, screams, and other monster noises to contribute to the assigned character
• Maintains changes in posture, walk, body movements, and physical presence to enhance character believability
• Provides guest service according to Six Flags standards when serving the guest or working with subordinates, including initiating guest interactions, answering questions, and giving accurate directions
• Maintains 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
• Meets scheduling availability requirements that include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Fulfills Scary Farm’s attendance requirements as outlined in the Six Flags attendance policy
• Adheres to the Six Flags Rules of Conduct including specific costuming and grooming standards as outlined in Employee Guidelines and other park/division specific policies and procedures
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

• Availability to work all assigned Scary Farm training and event dates (Thursday-Sunday) which includes weekday/weekends nights and holidays. Some shifts start as early as 3pm and some shifts go as late as 3am
• Stilt-walking Experience Required
• Experience in stage acting or haunted attractions helpful, but not required
• Willingness and ability to wear heavy make‑up and/or a mask that covers the entire face for extended periods of time in varying Southern California temperatures and weather conditions
• 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
• Provide record of previous employment, education, and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law

For audition and casting questions, please email the Scary Farm Casting Team: [e-mail](opens in new window).

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Performers must be at least 18 years old. We support a drug‑free workplace and perform physicals and background checks.