Medieval Times

Squire

Medieval Times  •  Buena Park, CA (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Medieval Times is looking for PERFORMERS (Squires) for our live action dinner show. Squires assist all of His Majesty’s Brave Knights. Successful training and performance as a Squire is a prerequisite for advancement into the role of Knight!

WHAT DOES A SQUIRE DO?
The Squire contributes to the overall show quality by consistently maintaining a standard of excellence in assisting Knights before, during and after performances.

  • Provides quality performances by learning stunt choreography and assisting Knights in performance of stunts as needed.
  • Learns basics of weapons used in choreographed stunts and assists in maintaining quality and safety of weapons and props.
  • Assists with maintenance of horses and stables.
  • Maintains excellent physical fitness.
  • Assists with special functions, shows, groups, demonstrations and/or individual guests as required.
  • Trains to become a Knight, and may ultimately advance to a Knight position if qualified.

HOW DO I QUALIFY TO BE A SQUIRE?

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must be able to successfully pass a physical abilities test
  • Must be able to work with and around horses
  • Physical ability to stand, walk, and run in sand for extended periods
  • Must be able to work varied hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Must be able to work within a team environment in a fast paced live show format.

Please note: To preserve the authenticity and genuineness of the scripted role of Knights in the Medieval Times theatrical production, Knights positions are reserved for male performers. Because Knights positions are filled exclusively from the ranks of Squires who have trained at Medieval Times to become Knights, the role of Squire is likewise reserved for male performers who are evaluated at the time of hire as demonstrating the potential for advancement to a Knight position.

EOE, drug-free environment.

PAY RATE FOR THIS POSITION IS $20.63/HOUR

Medieval Times

About Medieval Times

There's a reason Medieval Times is the No. 1 dinner attraction in North America: Our unique combination of a medieval banquet and thrilling competition between Knights captures the imaginations of all ages.

OUR HISTORY

The first Medieval Times castle opened in Majorca, Spain, in 1973. Ten short years later, Medieval Times ventured overseas and into North America with its Kissimmee, Florida, Castle. The reception was immediate and overwhelming.

With the resounding success of the Florida Castle, plans were immediately developed to expand the company on this new continent. Nine castles now exist across North America to entertain, delight and amaze.

1983 - Orlando, Florida

1986 - Buena Park, California

1990 - Lyndhurst, New Jersey (near New York City)

1991 - Chicago, Illinois

1992 - Dallas, Texas

1993 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada

1995 - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

2004 - Baltimore/Washington, D.C.

2006 - Atlanta, Georgia

2019- Scottsdale, Arizona

Industry
Arts & Entertainment
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Irving, Texas
Year Founded
1983
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