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Dresser - Wardrobe

Sandy, UT · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

The Wardrobe Crew Members will provide hands-on assistance with costumes to actors in their dressing rooms and/or backstage. Wardrobe crew members may be required to act as stitchers in the costume ...

Nationally recognized directors, actors, playwrights, and designers from across the country have ... Attend backstage prep, all technical rehearsals, performances, and strike. * Complete pre-show and ...

$17.75/hr

... backstage environments. * Participate in post show duties, including resetting rehearsal or performance spaces. * Assist with coordinating costume fittings, breaks, and actor scheduling needs.

Nationally recognized directors, actors, playwrights, and designers from across the country have ... Prior backstage wardrobe experience in a theatre setting. * Basic sewing and clothing repair skills ...

Nationally recognized directors, actors, playwrights, and designers from across the country have ... Prior backstage wardrobe experience in a theatre setting. * Basic sewing and clothing repair skills ...

Nationally recognized directors, actors, playwrights, and designers from across the country have ... Prior backstage theatrical experience. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS * Prolonged periods ...

Nationally recognized directors, actors, playwrights, and designers from across the country have ... Prior backstage theatrical experience. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS * Prolonged periods ...

Scare Actors interact with guests throughout the park, using movement, character work, and themed ... Maintain and clean show venues, backstage areas, and dressing rooms. Maintain all of the guidelines ...

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Backstage acting professionals are responsible for performing supporting roles that may involve quick costume changes, operating props, or executing non-speaking parts visible to the audience, all while ensuring they follow the director’s cues precisely. A key challenge in this role is maintaining focus and flexibility during fast-paced, high-pressure situations, as live performances often require adapting to unexpected changes or technical issues. Teamwork and effective communication with other backstage crew members and performers are essential to execute seamless transitions. These experiences can help performers build a strong foundation in theater and open pathways to more prominent acting or production roles over time.

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SFGR Scare Actor Attendant - $15/HR

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

Gurnee, IL • On-site

$15/hr

Temporary

Re-posted 5 days ago


Six Flags rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 529 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

27th of 58 rated theme parks


Job description

Overview
To assist and ensure the safety of guests and scare actors.
Responsibilities
• Escort, protect & assist the Scare-Actors on the midway during the Fright Fest Season as well as assist guests in the themed areas of the park
• Keep the Scare-Actors' safety in mind at all times by ensuring safe interaction between the Scare-Actors and guests.
• Escort Scare-Actors through the park, both on stage and backstage.
• Keep track of Scare-Actors in your assigned Themed Street area.
• Handle any issues that may arise in an appropriate manner.
• Keep guest safety and satisfaction in mind by answering questions regarding general park information.
• Must be able to maintain order in your assigned area through non-physical means.
• Must purchase the Park approved Fright Fest red polo and wear black pants and appropriate shoes.
• Monitor the performance of assigned performers to ensure Scare-Actors interact correctly with guests as they are trained.
• Provide direct feedback to the Scare-Actors if standards and rules are not followed in regards to safety.
• Report any behavior that may require coaching, counseling, or disciplinary/commendable action needed to help maintain and improve the performance of the group to the Supervisor.
• Diligently follow all scheduling in regards to parades, meals, breaks.
• Report any unsafe acts or conditions to the Supervisor immediately.
• Maintain a clean work environment for the assigned street area, break area, makeup area, and Show Wardrobe.
• Adhere to and enforce all park policies and procedures as outlined in their Seasonal Handbook and the Department Standard Operating Procedure Manual.
• Train new personnel as needed.
• Any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Minimum Age: 16
• Must be able to work evening shifts on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
• Must be willing to actively engage with guests to both assist them and/or stop them if they do not follow park policy.
• Must be able of stand/walk for the length of shift.
• Must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Must be professional, self-motivated, the ability to multi-task and have an enthusiastic attitude
• Must have strong teamwork skills and the ability to work with others

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