Audtions
Now accepting applications for part-time or seasonal work.
Do you love Disney and dream of working for them one day?
Perhaps you see yourself under the lights on Broadway?
Or maybe you love to act and sing, but need to gain more confidence and experience?
If you said yes to any of the above, then this job is for you. We have had many performers who have gained experience and knowledge by working for the Cinderella Company and have gone on to work for the mouse, or even move to New York or LA to pursue their acting, dancing and/or singing career. We love being the gateway to aspiring actors, singers, dancers alike.
Qualifications
The Cinderella Company is an award-winning California children’s character company. We are always searching for female & male performers who can portray storybook, movie, tv, mythical and/or action heroes. Theatrical and/or vocal background is a plus, but not required.
We have several positions available all throughout the Northern Ca Region:
Concord (homebase)
Sacramento
San Francisco
San Jose
Marin
Sonoma
Stockton
To be considered, you must:
Have a strong work ethic
Love of entertaining and children
No visible tattoos or body piercings while in costume
Reliable transportation
At least 17 years of age
A clear background check
Job Description
We are mainly an entertainment company that caters to children ages 3 and up. We do several types of entertainment. We have 1 hour "shows" that no longer requires performers to face paint or balloon twist if they chose not to. Our shows suggested flow/timeline for a female character role consists of a meet/greet, story, slight hand magic, singing (if a singing role), active play (games), photo ops and cake ceremony serenade. For the male character roles, it will consist of a meet/greet, story (depending on the character), active play (games), photo ops and cake ceremony serenade. As a independent performer, you can certainly modify it to your level of comfortability and skill.
We are also expanding to other types of entertainment that you can audition for. Such as bubble play, glow show face painting artist, balloon twisting artist and magic shows, but that is to be announced later.
We also do a lot of walk -abouts and meet/greets for companies during the holidays.
You are paid for the time you are at the party, for travel and 100% gratuity. You are not paid for preparation time. Pay for 1 hour is $100 to start and $40 per hour thereafter.
TRAVEL
A travel of $10 will be paid to you that will cover up to 40 miles round trip. You will be compensated .585 cents per mile thereafter including bridge toll fees and parking. You must have reliable transportation.
TRAINING
You will be fully trained on makeup, costume, wig care, activities etc. You will be assigned a Mentor and will be compensated for training at $15 an hour. You are not required to do balloons or face painting. but are encouraged to learn.
SCHEDULE
As an Independent Performer, you are free to work for other character companies and be in control of your schedule, however you will not be permitted to use our costumes, wigs or supplies at parties hosted by other companies, otherwise you will be charged for back rental costs. Parties are mostly on weekends.
TIPS
We encourage our clients to tip 20% however, this is at their discretion. All gratuity you earned is for you to keep.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
(Benefits will vary based on time with the company)
1.You will be assigned a Mentor upon signing
2. After being with TCC for 3 years you will become part of our Alumni Program
3. Invitation to attend our Annual Appreciation Luncheon
5. Brunch with owner and gift after 1 year with Cinderella Company
7. $100 Referral & $100 Sign on Bonus *
8. Company phone number or extension
9. Access to costumes, wigs and equipment as needed
*(the hired-on party needs to actively be with the company 6 months or more before either one receives the bonus pay. $100 to the referrer and $100 to the signer.
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