Job Description
Overview:
$20.65 / hour
Knott's Scary Farm - Dancer
AUDITION
Tuesday June 13, 2023
Knott’s Berry Farm
(8189 Western Ave. Buena Park, CA 90620)
Sign In - 9:30am
Audition - 10:00am
Book Your Audition Reservation Here:
http://www.calendly.com/kbf-auditions
Submit An Application Here:
https://www.knotts.com/jobs
Knott’s Berry Farm Entertainment is casting
DANCERS
for a thrilling NEW Halloween musical production celebrating the 50
th
Anniversary of Knott’s Scary Farm at the Walter Knott Theatre. Seeking versatile and dynamic dancers with athletic attributes. Jazz and lyrical dance skills are required. Tap and dance experience is a plus.
We are also seeking experienced and captivating
DANCERS
for Knott’s Scary Farm’s, Gore-ing 20’s Balcony Burlesque.
Seeking a diverse spectrum of gender identities, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Please bring a photo and resume. Dance combinations will be taught at the audition. Please wear appropriate dance attire. Rehearsals begin September 2023. The ideal candidate is available and able to commit to
all rehearsal and event dates.
Those 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.
For questions, please email
KBF.auditions@knotts.com
.
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 "on‑stage” and in view of guests and interact 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 and performs all duties in compliance with Cedar Fair Safety guidelines and requirements and reports 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