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Peppa Pig Theme Park - Dallas
Entertainment Performer

Do you have that spark that brings smiles everywhere you go?
Are you the type who can turn any moment into a magical memory?
If spreading joy, laughter, and fun sounds like your kind of adventure… then you’re exactly who we want on Team Merlin at Merlin Entertainments!

We’re searching for fun-loving, high-energy performers to join our Entertainment Performer Team—the crew that brings the world of Peppa Pig Theme Park – Dallas to life!

As a part-time Entertainment Performer, you’ll help create unforgettable moments for families every single day. You’ll use your performance talents to entertain guests with:

• Mainstage shows full of energy and excitement

• Meet & Greets that make little fans’ dreams come true

• Atmosphere entertainment that brings the park to life

• Seasonal events & special appearances for even more magical fun

Responsibilities:

• A friendly, polite, and customer service-oriented demeanor is required.
• Attend rehearsals with other performers and work with choreographers, directors, technical crew, costuming, stage management team, and/or outside contractors/vendors.
• Memorize scripts/lines, choreography, blocking, and branded characterizations.
• Research character’s personal traits and circumstances to portray the characters authentically to an audience.
• Show mastery of athletic, vocal, stunt, or specialty skill sets and perform as Costumed Character, Dancer,
• Dancer Costumed Character, Character Escort, Show and/or Storytime Host, or other Entertainer, both in Park and out-of-Park, as assigned
• Perform in stage shows, atmospheric happenings, meet-and-greets, story times, dance parties, and/or other special events and appearances as assigned while consistently and expertly executing stage direction and show content as directed by leadership.
• Mastery of multiple assigned characters, with the ability to perform all characters/roles in your height range or as assigned.
• Perform duties of an expert character escort or Park host representative, which includes facilitating interaction and clear communication between character and guests, providing directions and park information, and entertaining guests on live mic, as needed.
• Be collaborative with other cast and crew both onstage and offstage
• Assist with character training or rehearsals, as needed.
• Perform consistently for shifts assigned while accepting and applying performance notes, critiques, and feedback.
• Maintain required physical condition, stamina, and endurance, as needed for role cast.
• Execute pre- and post-show backstage duties as outlined in the daily schedule.
• Assist Costuming or Leadership team with laundry and maintenance projects, as needed.
• Ensure adherence to Park safety and procedural directions that accompany this position and any venues assigned.
• Adhere to Parkwide guest service expectations, rules, and regulations.
• Enthusiastically represent the Park and Brand by displaying a positive attitude, high level of energy, and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job
• Engages in proper green room etiquette by being polite and conscious of peers.
• Other duties as assigned, such as ensuring all costumes are properly cared for, all props and equipment used are handled and stored correctly, complete white glove assignments for greenrooms, etc.
• Availability to work varying shifts or hours based on Park hours, i.e. be able to work opening and closing shifts, as well as after hour rehearsals.
• The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive and may require undertaking such tasks as reasonably expected within the scope and grading of the role.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Personable and animated with a kind, outgoing personality that focuses on guest service.
• Demonstrated strong costume character, escorting, and/or hosting knowledge.
• Performance skills may include Animation/Miming, Acting, Singing, Tumbling, Improv, Dancing (all types), physical comedy, etc.
• Be able to positively interact with guests and co-workers of all ages, different ethnic/cultural backgrounds and/or languages, and individuals with special needs.
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate excellent time management.
• Ability to maintain branded character integrity or personas.
• Experience participating in regular internal performance assessments.
• Comfortability speaking on live microphone preferred.
• Previous costume character and/or dance experience preferred.
• Previous guest experience in a high-volume capacity preferred
• Theme Park experience preferred.
• Previous experience in the fields of dance, theater, athletics, or other performance arts preferred.
• Must be comfortable working with or around children.
• Must be comfortable working in confined areas or costumes for extended periods of time.

Travel Requirements:

• May occasionally require local travel.

Perhaps the biggest benefits of joining us are the outstanding opportunities for career development within our exciting, global organization. 

• Flexible hours.
• 30% discount in the retail store.
• Merlin Magic Pass which gives you free admission to Merlin attractions worldwide.
• Competitive 401K.
• Discounts through the Merlin Marketplace Website – on almost anything you buy online.
• FUN working environment and much more!

About Us

Merlin Entertainments is a global leader in location-based, family entertainment.  As one of the world’s largest attraction operators, we create and deliver memorable, immersive brand experiences for our millions of guests. We put all our energy into creating magical memories for our guests. With 67 million visitors every year, that’s a lot of unforgettable moments.

Everyone Matters at Merlin.

We want to ensure that everyone can perform their best at interview, so if you have any additional requirements due to ill health or a disability, please contact our friendly team to have a discussion. 

If you’re ready to shine, ready to play, and ready to make memories that last a lifetime…
Come join Team Merlin and help us create the magic!