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The Rider/Performer role involves physical performance, acting, stunt work, guest interaction, and upkeep of props and costumes during live dinner shows. It requires strong fitness, teamwork, vocal talent for speaking roles, and strong horse-handling skills in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires hands-on experience of entertaining and acting in front of a large audience. It involves acts with horseback riding. The Rider/Performer is a role that is played during live-action performances in front of a crowd. The Performer contributes to the overall show quality by consistently maintaining a standard of excellence in performing horseback riding, horse acts, and stunt choreography.

Role Gender: Male

Age Portrayed: 20 to 30 years old

Key Responsibilities:

• Study, rehearse, and perform lines, gestures, and fights for theatrical productions.
• Portray roles on stage and provide narration as required.
• Execute acts, stunts, and choreographed fights to engage audiences.
• Choreograph and perform original acts; demonstrate acrobatic, aerial, and riding skills as needed.
• Exhibit mastery of various weapons for stunts and contribute to the show’s vision.
• Maintain safety and quality of props; handle, ride, and perform stunts with horses.
• Interact with guests, sign autographs, take photos, and assist with special events.
• Improvise and take on additional assigned duties as necessary.

• Must be able to authentically portray a character in their 20s to mid-30s, as required by the story's core artistic vision.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Physical agility, ability to perform all physical requirements of the show.
• Ability to swing swords and other props and weapons overhead and strike them against other fighters.
• Ability to ride and safely fall off horses.
• Ability to work with and around horses.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, and run for extended periods on uneven surfaces and in the sand.
• Ability to communicate with Team Members and Guests.
• Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

Training in stage combat and horse safety will be provided to ensure all performers can safely execute required stunts.

Work Environment

• Shows are held in an enclosed arena where chemical fog and pyrotechnic effects are present.
• The position involves working in dusty, dirty, and variable temperature conditions.
• Exposure to live animals, loud noises, and backstage activity is frequent.

• 1-2 years of Horse-Riding or Horse-Skills and experience required.
• 1-2 years of acting and performance in front of large crowd is preferred.
• Experience as stuntman, actor and entertainer with sword fighting and acting skills will be considered as an asset.
• Must be able to authentically portray a character in their 20s to mid-30s, as required by the story's core artistic vision.