Knott's Scary Farm - Talent

Company: Knott's Berry Farm
Location: Buena Park
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

Overview:$16.75 / hour -SCARY FARM TALENT(Online Auditions)Knott's Berry Farm is casting energetic and dynamic performers of all types to provide Halloween themed entertainment for the 52nd year of -Knott's Scary Farm. -Performers should be resilient and able to adapt quickly, improvise, and remain "in-character" for extended periods of time. -An ideal candidate is available to work all -orientations, training, -rehearsals, and event dates. -Mandatory training dates will be available at the time of an audition. -Seeking a diverse spectrum of gender identities, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. To be considered for a talent position, please submit an application. -Attending an online audition does not guarantee employment with Knott's Scary Farm. -This role is compensated at a rate of $16.75/hr. -[ AUDITION INFO ]Please read the following carefully.After an application has been submitted, eligible applicants will receive a private link to schedule an online audition.Due to the high volume of applicants for this role, it may take up to 10 business days to receive an audition link. -If the 10-day period has passed and you have not heard from our team, please email -. -Online Auditions will be available starting in July, 2025. -KNOTT'S SCARY FARM EVENT DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS*:

• (September) -18,19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28
• (October) -2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31
• (November) -1*Event dates are subject to change - - - -
  Responsibilities:
• Uses creativity and common sense while startling and scaring guests in a safe and effective manner that utilizes performance techniques taught in training
• Works as a member of a team to achieve overall atmosphere and goals set by Entertainment leadership and show directors
• Consistently performs role as scripted and/or conceived
• Remain in character while "on-stage" and in view of guests and interact with guests while performing in a professional and artistic manner
• Utilizes a variety of props and noise makers to support the guests scare experience in a safe manner
• Performs vocalizations such as, grunts, groans, growls, screams, and other monster noises to contribute to the assigned character
• Maintains changes in posture, walk, body movements, and physical presence to enhance character believability
• Provides 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
• Maintains 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
• Meets scheduling availability requirements that include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Fulfills Scary Farm's attendance requirements as outlined in the Six Flags attendance policy
• Adheres to the Six Flags Rules of Conduct including specific costuming and grooming standards as outlined in Employee Guidelines and other park/division specific policies and procedures
• Other duties may be assigned
  Qualifications:
• Availability to work all assigned Scary Farm training and event dates that include weekday/weekends nights and holidays. Some shifts start as early as 3pm and some shifts go as late as 3am
• Experience in stage acting or haunted attractions helpful, but not required
• Willingness and ability to wear heavy make-up and/or a mask that covers the entire face for extended periods of time in varying Southern California temperatures and weather conditions
• 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
• Provide record of previous employment, education, and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law -For audition and casting questions, please email the Scary Farm Casting Team: -If you're interested in working Knott's Scary Farm but performing as a monster is not for you, please continue to check our job website, Knotts.com/jobs in the coming weeks for additional opportunities such as, Blackout and Guest Control positions. -Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Performers must be at least 18 years old. We support a drug-free workplace and perform physicals and background checks.

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