Park Characters

Overview:
$16.90 / hour

PARK CHARACTERS

AUDITION
Monday, January 26th, 2026
Sign in 2:00pm
Sign in Ends 2:25pm
Audition 2:30pm

Knott's Berry Farm Employment Center
8201 Grand Ave. Buena Park, CA
(Park in the Marketplace Parking Lot and bring your parking ticket to be validated.)

HEIGHT QUALIFICATIONS
4'7" - 5'3"
5'7"-5'9"

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Knott's 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 Knott's Berry Farm characters. Those who would like to be considered must meet specific height qualifications (4'7" - 5'3" or 5'7" - 5'9"). 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 director's discretion, select candidates may be asked to learn a dance combination. This role is compensated at a rate of $16.90/hr.

Responsibilities:

* Meeting scheduling availability requirements that include nights, weekends, and holidays (Weekend Availability Preferred)

* Using your talents to enrich Knott's Berry Farm's atmosphere for guests

* Remaining in character while "on‑stage" 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 Flag's 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

Qualifications:

* Talent within the height range of 4'7" to 5'3" or 5'7" to 5'9"

* Availability to work all assigned rehearsal and event dates that include weekday/weekends nights and holidays

* 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