Seasonal Costume Character Performer

Qualifications & Experience:

Main Responsibilities:

Costume Character Performance:

Perform as various costume characters both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Must be comfortable wearing a full-body costume with a head and helmet.

Memorize and perform blocking and choreography.

Research characters’ personal traits and circumstances for authentic portrayal.

Demonstrate enthusiasm for working with children and families.

Training and Rehearsals:

Attend training and rehearsals with other performers.

Collaborate with directors, technical crew, costuming, and stage management teams.

Safety and Etiquette:

Adhere to safety training and procedures.

Engage in proper green room etiquette by being polite and conscious of peers.

Time Management and Collaboration:

Demonstrate excellent time management and punctuality.

Collaborate with other performers both onstage and offstage.

Costume Character “Sidekick” Responsibilities:

Perform as the costume character “sidekick,” including wearing a LLNYR-issued uniform.

Assist performers into and out of their costumes.

Speak with guests and manage a queue line.

Be in charge of performer safety while on set.

Provide excellent customer service.

Additional Duties:

Ensure all costumes are properly cared for.

Handle and store props and equipment correctly.

Complete cleaning assignments for green rooms.

Flexibility and Availability:

Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings, holidays, and weekends to support resort operations.

Background & Experience:

Must be at least 16 years old.

Friendly, polite, and customer service-oriented demeanor is required.

Theme park experience is preferred but not required.

Must be comfortable working with or around children.

Performers are required to audition.

Performance skills may include but are not limited to: Acting, Improv, Dancing (all types), physical comedy, etc.

Physical Requirements:

Perform under varying conditions i.e. in various inside and outside locations with varying temperatures and floor surfaces.

Maintain conditioning for the role.

Ability to stand or move about the park for prolonged times.

Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

We look forward to welcoming enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about creating memorable experiences for our guests at LEGOLAND New York Resort!

Permanent