Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!
Seeking cheerful, exceptionally kind and dedicated female actors to create memorable, family friendly Princess Experiences
In Person Auditions: Thursday, September 24th. Check in at 4 pm at Human Resources. 3605 E Bougainvillea Ave Tampa, FL 33612
Please have headshot and resume prepared at audition
Prepare a one-minute family friendly monologue
Compensation: base of $15.50/hour
What you get to do:
- Creating a realistic Princess experience for families at Busch Gardens Christmas Town
- Must be able to speak to guests, maintain character, improv act and retain blocking and character direction
- Must be comfortable speaking to guests for long periods and posing for pictures
- Consistently performing the same high energy experience repetitively throughout the night of the event
- Perform multiple guest meet and greets in outdoor conditions
- Taking and implementing direction from Production Team
- Maintain a professional, in character performance for duration of shift
- Maintain a professional, kind, engaging demeanor while working with a diverse group of customers, leadership and co-workers
- Perform other duties as assigned based on business need
What it takes to succeed:
- At least 18 years of age
- Maintaining a tidy and safe work area
- Responsible for clocking in and out at the beginning and end of assigned shifts
- Available for shifts between the times of 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM on event nights and during some rehearsals (Shifts will vary and some start later in the day) and Holidays
- Available for rehearsals, to include weekend days which occur on select nights prior to the event openings
- Able to disclose accurate availability for all event/rehearsal dates during the audition process
- Talent must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time outdoors in all Florida weather
- Costumes will be provided by Busch Gardens and will remain the property of Busch Gardens
- Based on needs and availability some positions will not work every night of the event
- Develops skills/knowledge to maintain excellent quality show/appearance
- Follows through on show notes to ensure progress in specific areas and adhere to creative vision of the Production Team
- Maintain personal appearance by meeting costume and make-up requirements
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, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.
Skills Required
- At least 18 years of age
- Ability to speak with guests, maintain character, improvise, and retain blocking and character direction
- Comfort speaking with guests for long periods and posing for pictures
- Ability to perform repetitive, high-energy guest experiences throughout event nights
- Ability to perform outdoor meet-and-greets in Florida weather
- Availability for shifts between 2:00 PM and 12:00 AM on event nights and holidays
- Availability for rehearsals, including select weekend days
- Ability to provide accurate availability for event and rehearsal dates
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods
- Ability to meet costume, makeup, appearance, and professional conduct requirements
- Headshot and resume prepared for the audition
- One-minute family-friendly monologue prepared for the audition
What We Do
SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (now United Parks & Resorts) is a leading theme park and entertainment company that operates a portfolio of destination and regional theme parks across the United States, focusing on animal experiences and conservation.
