Fright Fest Dancer/Performer Job at Six Flags Great Escape, Queensbury, NY

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  • Six Flags Great Escape
  • Queensbury, NY

Job Description

Who You Are:

  • A strong performer with a history of being in productions in front of an audience.
  • Intermediate to advanced dancer.
  • Comfortable wearing latex, silicone and other forms of make-up and prosthetics.
  • Singing or acting talent a plus.
  • Being available for Friday-Sunday performances are mandatory; rehearsal times will vary.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Learn, rehearse, and memorize scripts and choreography associated with all shows.
  • Perform in daytime and evening shows during operating hours.
  • Attend ALL rehearsals scheduled for the performances.
  • Safely scare guests while maintaining the setting and atmosphere of the zone, attraction, or performance venue.
  • Wear and maintain costumes, and stage makeup/prosthetics for extended periods, and appropriately utilize assigned props.
  • Maintain cleanliness and safety of attraction, zone, or performance venue.
  • Energetically interact with guests and not break character for the duration of the shift.
  • Memorize any necessary and/or assigned dialogue, safety spiels, emergency exit plans, safety operating procedures, and park guidelines.
  • Make appearances at special park functions or occasionally serve as an usher for entertainment venues.
  • Comply with all company and safety guidelines as listed in the employee handbook.
  • Other duties as requested.

How You Will Do It

  • Maintain Costume Character Standards as set forth by Six Flags.
  • Maintain character costumes including general cleaning and daily maintenance.
  • Maintain and clean show venues, backstage areas, and dressing rooms.
  • Maintain all of the guidelines outlined in the department and character training
  • Willfully perform duties in any department at The Great Escape Resort when necessary
  • Be an active team member of the Operations Division and the Entertainment Department
  • Maintain a clean and safe environment for guests and team members
  • Follow all delegated tasks assigned by Entertainment Supervisor or as stated in the Entertainment Standard Operating Procedures
  • Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned

What You Will Need

  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must have a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
  • Must take direction from the choreographer/supervisor of the performances.
  • Must be available for training and/or rehearsals prior to the beginning of Fright Fest.
  • Outgoing and team-oriented.
  • Ability to attend Dance Audition on Monday, August 11th from 5-9pm. 
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, late nights, and some weekday evenings.
  • Must be able to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time
  • Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions and in both natural and artificial lighting including Strobes, Fog, Haze, and other technical/special effects. Must be alert, attentive, observant, and assertive as needed in a fast-paced, multi-functional position.
  • Must be willing and able to interact with guests on an individual level as well as large groups of all ages.
  • Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, climb stairs, bend, stoop, reach, twist, sit and lift up to 40 lbs.
  • Must possess the mental and physical capacities to perform essential job duties.
  • Should be a self-starter and able to take direction.
  • Maintain all SFGE policies and Department Safety Standards.
  • Comply with all company and safety guidelines as listed in the employee handbook.
  • Other duties as requested.

 

Pay Rate: $16.00/hr

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Job Tags

Part time, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Sunday, Afternoon shift, Weekday work,

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