Knott's Merry Farm "Home for the Holidays" (Singers who move well)

Overview:

$20.65 / hour

Home For The Holidays (Singers who move well )

AUDITION
Wednesday, August 13th, 2025

Those who would like to participate in auditions should schedule an audition reservation here:


Knotts Berry Farm
(8189 Western Ave. Buena Park, CA 90620)

Knotts Berry Farm Entertainment is castingSINGERSwith strong movement/dance abilities for Home for the Holidays.SINGERS should prepare16-bars of a musical theater selection. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring appropriate printed sheet music.At the discretion of the director, select candidates may be asked to learn a movement combination and sing material from the show. Please beprepared to stay as late as 4pm. Please wear appropriate dance attire. Shoes must be worn at all times.Seeking a diverse spectrum of gender identities, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. An ideal candidate will have a passion for providing the highest qualityof entertainment, have a strong stage presence and the ability to commit to all rehearsals and show dates.Please bring a headshot and performance resume. Rehearsals start in the beginning of November. Shows run on select dates from November 21, 2025through January 4, 202 6 . Event and rehearsal dates are subject to change. Individuals who would like to be considered must attend an in-person audition.These roles are compensated at a rate of $20.65/hr.

• (Father Figure)Jim Harper:StrongSinger/Actor. Baritone. Must be able to play the role of a 35-55 year old. Pleasant and charming with a commanding presence. Father and narrator of the show.

• (Mother Figure)Ester Harper:StrongSinger/Actor. Soprano. Must be able to play the role of a 30-45 year old. Kind, warm and charming mother.

• (Child Figures)Harper Children:StrongSingers/Actors. Tenor (Male) and Alto/Soprano (Female). Must be able to play the role of a 13-17 year old. Youthful, playful, and charming.

For questions, please email the Casting Team at:

Knotts is an equal opportunity employer. Attending an audition does not guarantee employment. Performers must be at least 18 years of age. We support a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment physicals and background checks.

Responsibilities:

• Using your talents to enrich the Holiday atmosphere for guests
• Working as a member of a team to achieve overall atmosphere and goals set by Entertainment leadership and show directors
• Consistently performing your role as scripted and/or conceived
• Remaining in character while "onstage and in view of guests and interact with guests while performing in a professional and artistic manner
• Providing guest service according to Six Flags standards when serving the guest or working with subordinates, including initiating guest interactions, answering questions, and giving accurate directions
• Maintaining cleanliness and safety in assigned work area and performs all duties in compliance with Six Flags Safety guidelines and requirements and reports all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision
• Meeting scheduling availability requirements that include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Fulfilling attendance requirements as outlined in Six Flags attendance policies
• Adhering to Six Flags Rules of Conduct including specific costuming and grooming standards as outlined in Employee Guidelines and other park/division specific policies and procedures
• Performing other duties as they are assigned

Qualifications:

• Availability to work all assigned rehearsal and event dates that include weekday/weekends nights and holidays
• Singing experience (required)
• Dance experience (preferred)
• Willingness and ability to wear heavy makeup for extended periods of time
• Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, and DMV
• Ability to provide record of previous employment, education, and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law

Required Preferred Job Industries

• Other