$16.90 / hour
PARK CHARACTERS
AUDITION
Monday, January 26th, 2026
Sign in 2:00pm
Sign in Ends 2:25pm
Audition 2:30pm
Knott’s Berry Farm Employment Center
8201 Grand Ave. Buena Park, CA
(Park in the Marketplace Parking Lot and bring your parking ticket to be validated.)
HEIGHT QUALIFICATIONS
4’7” – 5’3”
5'7"-5'9"
To secure an audition reservation, please visit:
www.calendly.com/kbf-auditions
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 guestsRemaining in character while "on‑stage” and in view of guests and interact with guests while performing in a professional and artistic mannerWorking as a member of a team to achieve overall entertainment goals set by leadership and show directorsConsistently performing your role as scripted and/or conceivedProviding guest service according to Six Flags standards when serving the guests or working with subordinates, including initiating guest interactions, answering questions, and giving accurate directionsMaintaining 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 supervisionFulfilling attendance requirements as outlined in attendance policiesAdhering 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 proceduresPerforming 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 holidaysCostumed character experience preferred but not requiredAbility to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, and DMVAbility to provide record of previous employment, education, and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law