Job Description

Overview:

$16.90 / hour

PARK CHARACTERS

AUDITION

August 19th, 2026

Sign-in: 3:00pm - 3:25pm

Audition: 3:30pm

To secure an audition reservation, please visit:

www.calendly.com/kbf-auditions

Knott’s Berry Farm
(8189 Western Ave. Buena Park, CA 90620)

HEIGHT QUALIFICATIONS

4’7” – 5’3”

5'7'-5'9'

Knott’s Berry Farm is casting energetic performers with strong movement abilities to bring our costumed characters to life for our guests. Characters consist of varying well-known animated characters and a lineup of original Knott's Berry Farm characters. Those who would like to be considered must meet specific height qualifications (4'7' - 5'3' or 5'7' - 5'9'). Materials will be taught at the audition. Please come dressed ready to move. An ideal candidate is able to perform in fully covered character costumes at least eight times a day and have a silhouette that is proportionate to their height. Performers must have the ability and willingness to perform in outdoor venues wearing a head-to-toe character costume in varying Southern California temperatures, weather conditions and direct sunlight. Per the director's discretion, select candidates may be asked to learn a dance combination. This role is compensated at a rate of $16.90/hr.

Responsibilities:

• Meeting scheduling availability requirements that include nights, weekends, and holidays (Weekend Availability Preferred)
• Using your talents to enrich Knott’s Berry Farm’s atmosphere for guests
• Remaining in character while 'on‑stage” and in view of guests and interact with guests while performing in a professional and artistic manner
• Working as a member of a team to achieve overall entertainment goals set by leadership and show directors
• Consistently performing your role as scripted and/or conceived
• Providing guest service according to Six Flags standards when serving the guests 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 Six Flags Safety guidelines and requirements and reports all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision
• Fulfilling attendance requirements as outlined in attendance policies
• Adhering to Six Flag’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:

• Talent within the height range of: 4’7” to 5’3” or 5'7' to 5'9'
• Availability to work all assigned rehearsal and event dates that include weekday/weekends nights and holidays
• Willingness to perform the duties of a Character Host and assist guests during the character meet and greet experience
• Costumed character experience preferred but not required
• 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