Auditions: Tuesday July 2 Check in at 4:00pm at Human Resources. 3605 E Bougainvillea Ave Tampa, FL 33612
4:30pm Audition
Sweetacular - Kandy Actors + Krew: Female actor roles
Please prepare a 45 second family friendly comedic monologue
What you get to do:
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Embody the childlike innocence, enthusiasm, and mannerisms of Sweetacular characters
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Enthusiastically represent the park by displaying a positive attitude, high level of energy, and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job.
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Must be comfortable interacting with families and children
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Perform in an outdoor venue
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Serve as an expert performer for multiple assigned characters, with the ability to perform all characters in your height range
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Perform duties of an expert character host, which include facilitating interaction and communication between character and guests, providing directions and park information, and entertaining guests.
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May assist with character training and rehearsals.
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Openly accepts performance feedback and critique and adapts accordingly.
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Execute pre and post show backstage duties as outlined in the daily schedule
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Assist Costuming team with laundry and maintenance projects as needed
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Ensure adherence to safety and procedural directions that accompany this position
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Consistently and expertly executes stage direction and experience content as directed by leadership.
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Maintains a positive and flexible attitude.
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Positively interacts with guests, employees, and others.
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Perform other duties as assigned
Applicants must be available Saturdays and Sundays from Sept 7- Nov 3
Rehearsal Dates: Aug 18, Aug 24 + 25, Sept 1
What it takes to succeed:
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Acting experience
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Speaking on live mic
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Stilt walkers must have stilt experience
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Must be available daytime on all Saturday and Sunday from Sept 7-Nov 3
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Personable and animated with a fun, outgoing personality
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Ability to openly accept performance feedback/critiques and adapt accordingly
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Ability to work in indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions and temperature extremes while performing in character
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Demonstrated strong costume and hosting skills
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At least 18 years old
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High school diploma or equivalent required
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Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds
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Availability to work varying shifts or hours based on park hours; i.e. be able to work opening and closing shifts, as well as after hour rehearsals
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Ability to move and dance in full costume at a standard consistent with creative intent
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Ability to maintain character integrity
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Willingness to participate in regular internal performance assessments
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Previous costume character and/or dance experience preferred
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Previous guest experience in a high-volume capacity preferred
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Previous experience in the fields of dance, theater, athletics, or other performance arts preferred.
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Be able to positively interact with guests and co-workers of all ages, different ethnic/cultural backgrounds and/or language, and individuals with special needs.
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Strong verbal communication skills.
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Stand, walk and/or sit for prolonged periods of time.
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Audition requirements may include dance, movement, script memorization, role playing, comedic improvisation, and miming as necessary.
What else is important:
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Be able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
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Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift and climb/ascend heights, if needed
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Perform the following physical activities: kneeling, squatting, bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing)
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Be able to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat. Position may be exposed to fumes, dust, odors, and cold/heat temperature extremes and theatrical show elements
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Perform cleaning duties, including use of cleaning chemicals
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Work a flexible schedule/hour based on business need, to include opening, mid-, and closing shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays
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Be flexible in work locations as placement will depend on business needs and career development opportunities
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Must be able to participate in an in-person audition at a pre-determined time