Costumed Characters

About this Role

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is looking for personable, animated people with fun, outgoing personalities to bring Sesame Street® characters to life.  Share the joy of entertaining children and other guests as a costumed character by greeting guests, shaking hands, posing for pictures, and giving hugs. Costumed character performers also act as a character escort to assist with guest interactions. 

 

  • We cast performers in the 4'10" to 6'2" height range.
  • You must be able to perform in extreme temperatures, including summer weather.
  • You must be able to stand for long periods of time.
  • Performance experience is a plus but not required.
  • Shows run daily throughout the year and a variety of employment periods are available.
  • Day & evening shifts are available, depending on the show.
  • You must be at least 18 years old at the time of the audition.

 

Starting Hourly Pay Rate: $11.35

 

Prepare for the Audition

  • You will be asked to learn a dance combination and participate in improvisational and athletic stamina exercises.
  • Costumed character auditions are based primarily on movement and physical coordination.
  • Please arrive early enough to stretch and warm up before the audition begins.
  • Please wear form fitting dance attire that allows a full range of movement and tennis or jazz shoes. Please do not wear jeans.
  • Prepare a resume and headshot, which will be retained by the audition team.

 

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