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Merlin Entertainments

Manages branded visitor attractions and parks

Entertainment Performer

Creative ProductionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeNorth Richland Hills, TX, USA$14.25 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must be at least 16 years old.
  • Demonstrated strong costume character, escorting, and/or hosting knowledge.
  • Performance skills may include animation or miming, acting, singing, tumbling, improvisation, dancing, physical comedy, or other specialty performance skills.
  • Must be able to positively interact with guests and co-workers of all ages, different ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and individuals with special needs.
  • Strong verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrate excellent time management.
  • Ability to maintain branded character integrity or personas.
  • Experience participating in regular internal performance assessments.
  • Must be comfortable working with or around children.
  • Must be comfortable working in confined areas or costumes for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to work varying shifts based on park hours, including opening and closing shifts and after-hours rehearsals.
  • Must maintain the physical condition, stamina, and endurance required for the role.

Responsibilities

  • Attend rehearsals with other performers and work with choreographers, directors, technical crew, costuming, stage management, and outside contractors or vendors.
  • Memorize scripts or lines, choreography, blocking, and branded characterizations.
  • Research characters’ personal traits and circumstances to portray them authentically to an audience.
  • Show mastery of athletic, vocal, stunt, or specialty skill sets and perform as a costumed character, dancer, dancer costumed character, character escort, show or storytime host, or other entertainer, both in the park and outside the park, as assigned.
  • Perform in stage shows, atmospheric entertainment, meet-and-greets, story times, dance parties, and other special events and appearances as assigned, consistently executing stage direction and show content as directed by leadership.
  • Master multiple assigned characters and perform all characters or roles in the performer’s height range or as assigned.
  • Perform character escort or park host duties, facilitating interaction and clear communication between characters and guests, providing directions and park information, and entertaining guests on a live microphone as needed.
  • Collaborate with other cast and crew onstage and offstage.
  • Assist with character training or rehearsals as needed.
  • Perform consistently for assigned shifts while accepting and applying performance notes, critiques, and feedback.
  • Execute pre-show and post-show backstage duties as outlined in the daily schedule.
  • Assist the costuming or leadership team with laundry and maintenance projects as needed.
  • Follow park safety and procedural directions for the position and assigned venues.
  • Follow parkwide guest service expectations, rules, and regulations.
  • Represent the park and brand with a positive attitude, high energy, and commitment to quality throughout the job.
  • Maintain proper green room etiquette and be polite and considerate of peers.
  • Ensure costumes are properly cared for, props and equipment are handled and stored correctly, and greenroom white-glove assignments are completed as assigned.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Comfort speaking on a live microphone.
  • Previous costume character and/or dance experience.
  • Previous guest experience in a high-volume capacity.
  • Theme park experience.
  • Previous experience in dance, theater, athletics, or other performance arts.
  • Candidates between 5'0" and 5'2" in height are preferred to meet costume fit requirements.

About the Company

Merlin Entertainments

Manages branded visitor attractions and parks

Merlin Entertainments operates a global portfolio of branded visitor attractions, including theme parks and experiences. It owns and runs properties such as LEGOLAND Parks, Sea Life centers, The Dungeons, Madame Tussauds, and the London Eye, combining rides, shows, and interactive experiences to attract paying visitors. The company grows by acquiring and integrating well-known brands and venues, then operating them as unified, brand-driven experiences across multiple countries. Its competitive edge comes from scale, a diverse mix of world-famous brands, and a track record of expanding via strategic acquisitions to create a broad, international attraction network. The goal is long-term growth and value creation by expanding its branded attractions footprint and improving operating performance, while staying private to focus on sustained development rather than quarterly market pressures.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Poole, United Kingdom
Founded
1999

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