LIVE AUDITIONS 1/29 - Seasonal Performer Hosts | Sesame Place, California

Can you tell me how to get… to an audition? If you’ve got talent, energy, and a love for making people smile, then Sesame Place San Diego wants YOU to join our performance team!
 

ROLES WE’RE CASTING:
Hosts – Lead the fun at our dance parties, story time & dine experiences!

AUDITION DETAILS:
Date: Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Check-in: 11 AM
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM

Location:
Hubbs Research Institute

• 2595 Ingraham St, San Diego, CA 92109

WHAT TO WEAR:

• Comfortable, work-appropriate clothing (shorts, sweatpants, or a plain shirt with minimal/no designs)

FOR HOST ROLES:
Prepare: A 1-minute family-friendly monologue or a pop song that’s energetic, engaging, and fun for all ages!

WHAT TO BRING:
A resume & headshot (if you have one)

Don’t miss your chance to bring Sesame Street to life! We can’t wait to see YOU shine on stage!

What you get to do:

• Embody the childlike innocence, enthusiasm, and mannerisms of the characters
• Enthusiastically represent the park by displaying a positive attitude, high level of energy, and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job.
• Perform as Costume Character, Dancer, Character Escort, and/or Puppeteer both in park and out-of-park as assigned
• Perform in  stage shows, parades, meet-and-greets, and special events as assigned
• 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 facilitating interaction and communication between character and guests, providing directions and park information, and entertaining guests.
• May assist with character training and rehearsals.
• Openly accepts performance feedback and critique and adapts accordingly.
• Execute pre and post show backstage duties as outlined in the daily schedule
• Assist Costuming team with laundry and maintenance projects as needed
• Ensure adherence to safety and procedural directions that accompany this position
• Consistently and expertly executes stage direction and show content as directed by leadership.
• Maintains a positive and flexible attitude.
• Positively interacts with guests, employees, and others.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What it takes to succeed:

• Personable and animated with a fun, outgoing personality
• Ability to openly accept performance feedback/critiques and adapt accordingly
• Ability to work in indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions and temperature extremes while performing in a character costume
• Demonstrated strong costume and escorting skills
• At least 18 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds
• 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
• Ability to move and dance in full costume at a standard consistent with creative intent
• Ability to maintain character integrity
• Willingness to participate in regular internal performance assessments
• Previous costume character and/or dance experience preferred
• Previous guest experience in a high-volume capacity preferred
• Previous experience in the fields of dance, theater, athletics, or other performance arts preferred.
• Be able to positively interact with guests and co-workers of all ages, different ethnic/cultural backgrounds and/or language, and individuals with special needs.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Stand, walk and/or sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Audition requirements may include dance, movement, script memorization, role playing, comedic improvisation, and miming as necessary.

​Availability:

• Must have 3 days of unrestricted availability to include at least 1 weekend day during the non peak seasons.
• Must have 4 days of unrestricted availability to include at least 1 weekend day during the peak seasons.
• Available to work varying shifts or hours based on park hours, i.e. be able to work opening and closing shifts, nights, weekends, and Holidays

What else is important:

• Be able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift and climb/ascend heights, if needed
• Perform the following physical activities: kneeling, squatting, bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhea