Address$20.65 - $22.01 / hour
STUNT ACTORS
(Knott’s Scary Farm)
AUDITION
Thursday, June 20th, 2024
Knott’s Berry Farm
(8189 Western Ave. Buena Park, CA 90620)
Sign In - 10:00am
Audition - 10:30am
Book Your Audition Reservation Here:
http://www.calendly.com/kbf-auditions
This is not a maze/street monster audition.
Knott’s Berry Farm Entertainment is casting STUNT ACTORSfor death-defying Halloween offerings as a part the 51st season of Knott’s Scary Farm. An ideal candidate has hand-to-hand combat, stunt, and acrobatic/gymnastics experience. Seeking a diverse spectrum of gender identities, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.Please bring a photo and resume. Those cast must be able available for all rehearsals and event dates. Rehearsals begin September 2024. This role is compensated at a range of $20.65-$22.01/hr.
Individuals who would like to be considered must attend an in-person audition. Video submissions will not be accepted. Please park in the Western Employee parking lot (8189 Western Ave. Buena Park, CA 90620) located between La Palma and Crescent on Western Ave. Please proceed to Western Employee Park Entrance where a Knott’s Berry Farm representative will escort applicants to the audition area. Photos backstage of any kind are not permitted.
Knott’s is an equal opportunity employer. Performers must be at least 18 years old. We support a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, physicals and background checks.
Knott's Scary Farm event dates are as follows*:
KNOTT'S SCARY FARM EVENT DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS*:
(September) 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29
(October) 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31
(November) 1, 2
*Event dates are subject to change
Responsibilities:
- Using your talents to enrich Knott’s Scary Farm’s atmosphere for guests
- Working as a member of a team to achieve overall atmosphere and goals set by Entertainment leadership and show directors
- Consistently performing your role as scripted and/or conceived
- Remaining in character while "onstage” and in view of guests and interacting with guests while performing in a professional and artistic manner
- Providing guest service according to Cedar Fair standards when serving the guest or working with subordinates, including initiating guest interactions, answering questions, and giving accurate directions
- Maintaining cleanliness and safety in assigned work area, performing all duties in compliance with Cedar Fair Safety guidelines and requirements, and reporting all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision
- Meeting scheduling availability requirements that include nights, weekends, and holidays
- Fulfilling attendance requirements as outlined in Cedar Fair's attendance policies
- Adhering to Cedar Fair'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:
- Availability to work all assigned rehearsal and event dates that include weekday/weekends nights and holidays
- Willingness and ability to wear make‑up and costumes for extended periods of time in varying California weather conditions and temperatures
- Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law
- 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
