Job Description

GHOST TOWN ALIVE! (Actors) at Knott's Berry Farm summary:

As an actor for Ghost Town Alive! at Knott’s Berry Farm, you will engage in immersive storytelling while performing in character for guests. The role requires strong improvisational skills, teamwork, and a commitment to maintaining the atmosphere and guest interactions as directed by the entertainment leadership. Auditions are required to join this unique experience that combines performance art and guest service.

$20.65 / hour

GHOST TOWN ALIVE! (Actors)

Auditions

April 2 nd or April 5 th

Knott’s Berry Farm is casting improv actors for GHOST TOWN ALIVE! Seeking strong storytellers who are comfortable with improvisation and guest facing interactions that create an immersive experience for visitors to Knott's Berry Farm’s historic Ghost Town. Seeking a diverse spectrum of gender identities, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Please bring a photo and resume. Materials will be taught at the audition. Please come prepared to move and improvise. Those who would like to be considered must attend an in-person audition. Video submissions will not be accepted. Rehearsals begin May 19th and may include evening and overnight shifts. GHOST TOWN ALIVE! opens on June 14th. Dates are subject to change. This role is compensated at a rate of $20.65/hr.

Applicants wanting to participate in auditions must schedule an audition reservation at:

Walk-in auditions 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.

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 physicals, and background checks.

• Using your 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 
• 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 

• Availability to work all assigned rehearsal and event dates that include weekday/weekends nights and holidays 
• Improv and acting experience (preferred) 
• 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 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 

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