What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Stage Show Dancer Audition- 4-14-25 position at SeaWorld Orlando?
Audition Date:
Monday, April 14, 2025 | Check in promptly at 6:00 pm. Audition starts at 7:00pm
Meet at SeaWorld Security Gate Three across from Discovery Cove entrance off Central Florida Parkway.
Parking:
All applicants should park in the employee parking lot gate three across from Discovery Cove.
**Seeking strong versatile dancers for the 2025 Summer Nautilus and Bayside shows"**
Applicants should be able to provide availability with 2-3 days a week.
Summer Shows rehearsals begin as early as April 21, 2025. Shows run from May 23, 2025-September 1, 2025.
What you get to do:
- Embody the childlike innocence, enthusiasm, and mannerisms of the characters
- Enthusiastically represent the park by displaying a positive attitude, high level of energy, and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job.
- Perform as Costume Character, Dancer, Character Escort, and/or Puppeteer both in park and out-of-park as assigned
- Perform in stage shows, parades, meet-and-greets, and special events as assigned
- Serve as an expert performer for multiple assigned characters, with the ability to perform all characters in your height range
- Perform duties of an expert character escort, which include facilitating interaction and communication between character and guests, providing directions and park information, and entertaining guests.
- May assist with character training and rehearsals.
- Openly accepts performance feedback and critique and adapts accordingly.
- Execute pre and post show backstage duties as outlined in the daily schedule
- Assist Costuming team with laundry and maintenance projects as needed
- Ensure adherence to safety and procedural directions that accompany this position
- Consistently and expertly executes stage direction and show content as directed by leadership.
- Maintains a positive and flexible attitude.
- Positively interacts with guests, employees, and others.
- Perform other duties as assigned
What it takes to succeed:
- Personable and animated with a fun, outgoing personality
- Ability to openly accept performance feedback/critiques and adapt accordingly
- Ability to work in indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions and temperature extremes while performing in a character costume
- Demonstrated strong costume and escorting skills
- At least 18 years old
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds
- Availability to work varying shifts or hours based on park hours; i.e. be able to work opening and closing shifts, as well as after hour rehearsals
- Ability to move and dance in full costume at a standard consistent with creative intent
- Ability to maintain character integrity
- Willingness to participate in regular internal performance assessments
- Previous costume character and/or dance experience preferred
- Previous guest experience in a high-volume capacity preferred
- Previous experience in the fields of dance, theater, athletics, or other performance arts preferred.
- Be able to positively interact with guests and co-workers of all ages, different ethnic/cultural backgrounds and/or language, and individuals with special needs.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Stand, walk and/or sit for prolonged periods of time.
- Audition requirements may include dance, movement, script memorization, role playing, comedic improvisation, and miming as necessary.
