Atmosphere Character Performer
Job Summary
Anakeesta is seeking energetic and animated Entertainers to bring magic to life during our Spring and Summer Festivals! Whether you’re performing as a costumed character or dazzling guests with your stilt-walking skills, you’ll help create unforgettable moments for families visiting our mountaintop park. Join us in making this seasonal celebration a vibrant, joyful experience for guests of all ages.
Your Responsibilities
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Perform as a costumed character, using expressive body language and movement
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Attend rehearsals and take direction from Entertainment leadership
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Interact with guests to create fun, memorable moments during scheduled performance times
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Perform outdoors in full costume in various weather conditions
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Train (if applicable) and safely perform on stilts
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Support entertainment team needs as assigned
What You Need
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Passion for performance and entertaining guests of all ages
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Positive, outgoing attitude with a team-first mindset
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Comfort performing in costume, including in warm weather and for extended periods
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Willingness to learn new performance techniques (including stilt-walking)
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Availability on weekends, evenings, holidays, and select weekdays (Wednesday-Sunday, for example)
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Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
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Ability to pass a background check if 18+
Perks of Working With Us
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Free admission for employees and immediate family
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Discounts on food and merchandise
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Generous pass exchange with 30+ local attractions
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Fun, upbeat work environment at one of the Smokies’ most exciting destinations
About Us
At Anakeesta, we’re more than a theme park—we’re a mountaintop escape blending adventure, nature, and family fun. Our Bear-Varian Fall Festival is a seasonal celebration full of color, characters, and creativity.
Be a Breath of Fresh Air
Skills Required
- Passion for performance and entertaining guests of all ages
- Positive, outgoing attitude with a team-first mindset
- Comfort performing in costume, including in warm weather and for extended periods
- Willingness to learn new performance techniques (including stilt-walking)
- Availability on weekends, evenings, holidays, and select weekdays
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to pass a background check if 18+
- Train (if applicable) and safely perform on stilts
What We Do
Anakeesta is an award-winning mountaintop adventure park rising 600 feet above downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Spread across 90+ acres of Smoky Mountain forest, it pairs sweeping views with treetop adventures, family dining, and year-round events designed for memory-making days. Through thoughtfully designed attractions and natural beauty, Anakeesta seeks to inspire a lasting sense of wonder and appreciation for the magic that is in the mountains.
