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Charming Events STL

Character Actor

Edwardsville, IL · On-site

$10/hr

With Charming Events you'll be working as an independent contractor, performing for children's birthday parties, corporate events, and fundraisers. A character actor is required to be in character at ...

Charming Events STL

Character Actor

Edwardsville, IL · On-site

$10/hr

With Charming Events you'll be working as an independent contractor, performing for children's birthday parties, corporate events, and fundraisers. A character actor is required to be in character at ...

Seaworldentertainment

Costume Character

Busch, AR

$15.50/hr

Serve as an expert performer for multiple assigned characters, with the ability to perform all characters in your height range * Perform duties of an expert character escort, which include ...

SeaWorld

Costume Character

Busch, AR

$15.50/hr

Serve as an expert performer for multiple assigned characters, with the ability to perform all characters in your height range * Perform duties of an expert character escort, which include ...

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How much do character performer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for character performer in the United States is $19.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Character Performer job?

A Character Performer portrays animated, fictional, or themed characters at entertainment venues such as theme parks, theaters, or special events. They bring characters to life through movement, mannerisms, and, in some cases, scripted interactions. Performers may wear costumes, masks, or makeup to fully embody their roles. The job often requires strong acting skills, physical endurance, and the ability to engage with guests while maintaining character.

What does a typical day look like for a Character Performer?

A typical day for a Character Performer often starts with preparation, including suit-up and makeup, followed by scheduled performances or appearances at theme parks, events, or parties. Throughout their shift, performers engage with guests, pose for photos, participate in shows, and maintain character even during challenging situations. Teamwork is vital, as performers often collaborate with handlers, event coordinators, and other cast members to ensure seamless guest experiences. Breaks are structured to ensure performers remain energetic and safe, especially when wearing elaborate costumes. The role is physically demanding but also highly rewarding for those who enjoy entertaining and connecting with people.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Character Performer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Character Performer, strong acting skills, improvisational ability, physical stamina, and experience in performance arts are essential, often requiring a background in theater or dance. Familiarity with costume handling, stage makeup, and sometimes audio equipment is beneficial, while some employers may require safety or animatronic operation certifications. Excellent communication, enthusiasm, and the ability to engage with diverse audiences—especially children—are standout soft skills. These qualities ensure performers maintain the illusion and energy necessary for memorable guest interactions and successful live events.

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Infographic showing various Character Performer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,680 per year, or $19.1 per hour.
COTALAND Entertainment Performer

COTALAND Entertainment Performer

Circuit of The Americas

Del Valle, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a 365-entertainment destination for world-class events located in Austin, TX. The sports and entertainment portfolio at COTA is unmatched in the country with Formula 1 US Grand Prix, NASCAR and MotoGP attracting global fans during championship races on the famed Circuit and Live Nation producing over 30 headline concerts every year at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater. COTALAND is an amusement park with over 30 attractions and experiences, including first-of-their-kind roller coasters.
COTALAND Theme Park is seeking energetic, expressive and family-friendly performers to join our Entertainment Team. COTALAND Entertainment brings magic to life through a variety of roles, including Costumed Characters and Live Performers, creating memorable guest experiences through movement, storytelling, dance, audience engagement and interactive entertainment.
Requirements
Entertainment Performers may appear throughout the park in meet-and-greet experiences, photo opportunities, stage shows, seasonal events, dance parties, park openings, parades and other entertainment offerings. Successful candidates must be comfortable performing in front of large audiences, interacting with guests of all ages and maintaining character integrity and show quality at all times.
Auditions will consist of movement, basic choreography, improvisation and performance exercises designed to evaluate versatility, stage presence and guest interaction skills. Prior experience in theme parks, live entertainment, dance, theater, gymnastics, cheerleading, mascot performance, character work or related performance disciplines is desired, but not required.
Qualified applicants must be enthusiastic, dependable and possess strong communication and performance skills. Candidates should be comfortable performing in a variety of entertainment roles, including full-body costumed character work, puppeteering and live performance opportunities. Performers must maintain high energy throughout performance periods, demonstrate a positive, guest-focused attitude, and be able to take direction, adapt to changing performance environments and work collaboratively as part of the COTALAND Entertainment Team.
Scheduling may include weekdays, evenings, weekends, holidays and special event periods.
Performers must be able to stand, walk, dance and perform for extended periods of time in various indoor and outdoor weather conditions. Some roles may require the use of full-body character costumes.
Character performers will also perform character escort roles.
For up-to-date audition information, please visit the COTALAND Entertainment Auditions page.
https://cotaland.com/auditions/
All Entertainment Performers must be at least 18-years old.

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