Entertainment Auditions - 5/06/2024

Join us at Sesame Place and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Come and play an important part on our incredible team today!

Audition for one or more of the following roles:

• Entertainer, Costume Character (Performer I)
• Entertainer, Costume Character (Performer II, Actor/Vocalist)
• Entertainer, Costume Character (Performer II, Puppeteer Performer)
• Entertainer, Costume Character (Performer II, Stage Performer)

Date(s) :

• Monday, May 6th, 2024

Times(s):

• Auditions begin promptly at 5:00 PM. Check in begins at 4:30 PM

Where: Sesame Place Administration Building (100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, PA, 19047)

Auditions will start promptly at their start times, so please plan on being there 10-15 minutes in advance to sign in!

• Dancers/Performers - Please come dressed to dance! Sneakers or dance shoes required
• Actor/Vocalists - please prepare 16 bars of an up-tempo, pop or rock song to be sung acapella. Be prepared for cold script readings and come dressed to dance. Sneakers or dance shoes required.
• Puppeteers - Puppets will be provided for auditions and come dressed to dance. Sneakers or dance shoes required. You will learn a basic puppeteer exercise and be asked to lip-sync to Sesame Street music

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 immediate and future Part Time needs

What else is important:

• Must be at least 16 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
• 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

The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:

• FREE park admission
• Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
• Scholarship opportunities
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways

EEO Employer:

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