SEASONAL POSITION
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 who sing to create a memorable, family friendly Mrs. Claus' Storytime Experience
In Person Auditions: Sunday, June 28th. Check in at 3:00pm 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
What you get to do:
- Creating a realistic Mrs. Claus' Storytime experience for families at Busch Gardens Christmas Town
- Must be able to speak on live mic, improv act and retain stage choreography and blocking
- Must be comfortable speaking and singing on live mic
- Consistently performing the same high energy experience repetitively throughout the night of the event
- Perform multiple stage shows per night and guest meet and greets following show
- 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
This is a seasonal position that ends on 12/25/26
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
- Previous performance experience as a Mrs Claus or live story teller/vocalist character required
- 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.
