Park Characters

Overview:

$16.90 / hour

PARK CHARACTERS

AUDITION

October 14, 2026

Sign-in: 10:30am

Audition: 11:00am

To secure an audition reservation, please visit:

www.calendly.com/kbf-auditions

Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel

(7675 Crescent Ave. Buena Park, CA 90620)

HEIGHT QUALIFICATIONS

4’7” – 5’3”

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"). 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”

• 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

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company is an equal opportunity employer. A work permit may be required for associates under the age of 18. Applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States and in accordance with state laws. Cedar Fair also conducts background checks on all applicants 18 years of age and older.