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ENTERTAINMENT PERFORMER AND CHARACTER AUDITIONS

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc.
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Philadelphia, PA 19102, US

Salary

$40,000 - $48,000 per year

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • Auditions are being held for various Entertainer roles, including Costume Character, Dancer, Puppeteer, and Actor Vocalist on April 25th, 2026, at 12pm and 4pm.
  • Candidates must be at least 15 years old and have strong physical endurance, as the roles require extensive standing, walking, and performing in character costumes in extreme temperatures.
  • Applicants should prepare a resume and headshot and be available for rehearsals on weeknights starting at the end of January, with at least one weekend day available from February and two additional days from June.
  • The position involves lifting up to 50 lbs, performing various physical activities, and adhering to SEA grooming guidelines, with no housing provided for ambassadors.
  • Salary details are not specified, but candidates should be ready for a demanding audition process that may include interviews and a commitment to flexible scheduling, including nights and holidays.

Audition for one or more of the following roles:

  • Entertainer, Costume Character

  • Entertainer, Costume Character Dancer

  • Entertainer, Costume Character/Puppeteer

  • Entertainer, Costume Character/Actor Vocalist

Audition Dates & Times

  • SATURDAY, APRIL 25th, 2026, at 12pm and 4pm. 
  • Sign-in begins 30 minutes before the start of each audition time.
  • Candidates only need to attend one audition time. 

Prepare for the Audition:

  • Prepare a resume and headshot, which will be retained by the audition team
  • Be sure to arrive early enough to stretch and warm up before the audition begins
  • Auditioning can be a lengthy process; you may be asked to stay for an interview
  • All positions require ambassadors to perform in character costumes.
  • You must be able to perform in extreme temperatures, including summer weather
  • You must be able to stand for long periods of time.
  • These roles require athletic and cardio endurance, physical story-telling abilities, and strong performance energy
  • Seeking performers for Spring & Summer operation. Candidates must have at least one weekend day available starting in February and must have two additional days available starting in June. Candidates must also be available for weeknight rehearsals starting at the end of January.

What else is important:

  • Must be at least 15 years of age
  • Must be able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift
  • Perform the following physical activities: kneeling, squatting, bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing)
  • Perform cleaning duties, including use of cleaning chemicals
  • Willingness to comply with all SEA grooming guidelines and employment standards
  • Ability to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat and cold temperatures (both in and out of costume)
  • Provide flexible, consistent availability (including nights, weekends and holidays) and adhere to our Holiday and Availability agreement
  • Must be available weeknights in Fall & winter for rehearsals.
  • Consistently practice safe work habits including the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and reporting unsafe situations.
  • Ability to successfully complete all legal, company and department training requirements within established timelines

*Please note: Sesame Place Philadelphia does not offer housing for ambassadors*

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.




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