Peanuts Celebration - Show Host

Overview

AUDITION:

November 16 th at 12:30pm (Sign in at 12:00pm)

3-D Theatricals

1255 N Knollwood Cir, Anaheim, CA 92801

Knott's Berry Farm Entertainment is casting charismatic performers with HOST/EMCEE experience who can sing and are great with kids. At this audition, we will be casting various different show offerings that will be featured as a part of Knott's Peanuts Celebration. Performers must be warm, welcoming, have a great personality and be comfortable engaging with guests face to face. An ideal candidate is available to work all scheduled rehearsal and event dates. Seeking a diverse spectrum of gender identities and ethnic and cultural backgrounds who aim to exceed guest expectations and provide the highest quality of family entertainment. Please bring a photo and performance resume. Rehearsals will begin in early January 2024 and the event will run on select dates from late January to the end of February. At this time, video audition submissions will not be accepted and individuals who would like to be considered must attend an in-person audition. This role is compensated at a rate of $20.65/hr.

Applicants wanting to participate in auditions must apply directly through our website by clicking the "APPLY NOW" button on this page. After your application has been submitted, please schedule an audition appointment at: www.calendly.com/kbf-auditions .

For questions, please email the Knott's Talent Casting Team at: [email protected] .

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Knott's is an equal opportunity employer. We support a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, physicals, and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Using your artistic abilities and performance talents to enrich Knott's Berry 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
• 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 and 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
• Art (pencil) experience (required)
• Emcee/Host experience (required)
• 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
  
  

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company is an equal opportunity employer. A work permit may be required for associates under the age of 18. Applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States and in accordance with state laws. Cedar Fair also conducts background checks on all applicants 18 years of age and older.