Join Our Cast
BRING CHARACTERS TO LIFE
Cinderella Company is seeking talented, dependable performers to join our growing character entertainment team across the United States.
Whether you’re studying theatre, building your performance experience, already working professionally, or simply have a passion for performing and working with children, Cinderella Company offers the opportunity to bring beloved characters to life while gaining valuable real-world performance experience.
Who We Are
Since 2008, Cinderella Company has provided professional character entertainment for children's celebrations, community events, festivals, businesses, and organizations throughout Northern California and now expanding across the US.
Our performers bring storybook, film-inspired, superhero, holiday, fantasy, and other beloved characters to life through acting, singing, storytelling, games, movement, and meaningful interaction with children.
We're a small, carefully selected team, and we look for performers who are not only talented, but dependable, professional, warm, and genuinely comfortable working with children.
More Than a Costume
It's a Connection
Beautiful costumes help bring our characters to life, but it’s the performer inside them who creates the magic.
Where We're Hiring
NOW CASTING NATION WIDE
Cinderella Company is expanding. Originally established in Northern California, Cinderella Company is now expanding nationwide. We’re accepting applications from talented performers throughout the United States as we bring our character entertainment experience to new communities across the country.
What Makes A Great Performer
COMMITMENT
Available for weekend events and willing to commit for at least one year or an agreed seasonal period.
CONNECTION
Warm, energetic, patient, and genuinely comfortable engaging with children and families.
PERFORMANCE
Acting, theatre, vocal, dance, improv, or other performance experience is preferred for principal character roles.
PROFESSIONALISM
Dependable, punctual, communicative, and able to independently prepare for scheduled appearances.
Basic Requirements
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17 years of age or older
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Reliable transportation
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Ability to pass a background check
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Ability to meet the appearance, performance, and costuming requirements
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Ability to conceal visible tattoos/piercings when required
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Smartphone and reliable access to Google email/calendar
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Weekend availability
Real Connections
Last a Lifetime
Pay & Performer Benefits
COMPETIVE PERFORMANCE PAY
Compensation varies by booking length, role, and performer program.
KEEP 100% OF GRATUITIES
Any gratuity given to you by a client belongs entirely to you.
COMPENSATED TRAVEL
Applicable travel fees are paid to the performer for events outside their service area.
TRAINING AND SUPPORT
Receive training in character performance, costuming, and company standards.
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE
Maintain your own availability and accept appearances that work with your schedule.
PERFORMACE
EXPERIENCE
Build experience in acting, improvisation, live events, and audience interaction.
The Audition Process
1. APPLY
Complete our online performer application below and tell us about your experience, location, availability, and interests.
2. AUDITION
Selected applicants will be invited to submit audition materials and participate in a virtual audition/interview.
3. ONBOARDING
Selected performers complete required paperwork, background screening, training, and character preparation before accepting appearances.
Ready to
Join the Magic?
We're always interested in meeting talented performers who love creating memorable experiences for children and families.