We are looking for highly energetic, versatile, funny, fearless, fast, and quick-witted performers
Position Summary
Perform multiple times per day in assigned locations for The Florida Aquarium’s 2025 live summer show: Dive into Adventure!, a choose your own adventure style comic musical.Perform appearances for special events, media or promotional purposes. Perform other strategic guest interactions throughout the Aquarium. Act as a brand ambassador for The Florida Aquarium.
Time Commitment Requirements and Expectations
- A successful audition is required to be considered for casting. Auditions will be held on April 8th, 9th and 10th from 4pm – 6pm. Auditioners will be assigned a time slot on one of those days. Vocalists will be provided with options to sing from. Those auditioning for Deckhand will be given parameters for a pantomimed audition piece.
- Applicants must be available for the majority of the run of the show. Rehearsals are required but with a more flexible timeline. Rehearsals will occur 2 - 3 days per week up to the run of the event. Rehearsals and event days are daytime, with some evening rehearsals nearer to show open.
- Rehearsal Period: April 15th – May 23rd (2 – 3 days/week, some evenings)
- Performance Dates: Every day from May 24th – August 3rd, and August 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 30th, 31st and September 1st .
- Performer can expect to be scheduled 2-3 days/week and must be available at least one weekend day.
- Current available roles: Ship Captain, First Mate and Deckhand.
Ship Captain and First Mate: vocalists/singers with acting and comic abilities. Deckhand: a silent comic role and foley artist.
Essential Position Functions
- Performs as a singer and/or actor within a group of other performers
- Performs other strategic guest interactions in assigned areas according to schedules
- Performs daily physical and vocal warm-ups as needed to perform safely
- Maintains appearance, character, and program quality as approved by Supervisor(s)
- Takes and implements show or other program notes from Supervisor(s) to ensure top quality performance
- Maintains costume and make-up requirements based on assignment
- Assists in light cleaning and maintenance of break and performance areas
- Reports costume or show issues to Supervisor(s) in a timely manner
- Shows courteous and professional behavior with The Florida Aquarium team and guests
- Maintains team spirit with fellow Team Members to ensure seamless guest service
- Aids in the organizational and conservational goals set by The Florida Aquarium
- Respects and embodies the company values and mission
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor(s)
Education, Experience and Technical Preferences
- Theatrical Performance, Atmospheric Entertainment, Costume Character or Mascot Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree, or 2+ years work experience, in Performing or Visual Arts, Education or related fields
- Improvisation and Movement Skills
- Experience working with children in a performance or educational setting
- Successful audition with The Florida Aquarium and any contracted parties
- Bilingual/Spanish Language a plus
Competencies
- Customer Service Orientation - Listening and understanding the customer and anticipating and evaluating the customer’s needs; making the customer’s satisfaction a high priority in all areas of responsibility.
- Teamwork - supporting, facilitating, and participating in activities that promote team effectiveness, demonstrating sensitivity for the feelings and needs of team members and supporting team goals.
- Integrity/Trust - Demonstrates uncompromising adherence to ethical principles, organizational and social norms; builds trust with staff, internal and external customers; respects the confidentiality of personal and proprietary information
- Judgment - Deciding on and committing to an action on the examination of the facts at hand; finding creative solutions to situations and opportunities that arise; taking strategic risks when necessary.
- Concern for Detail - Pays attention to every portion of any task.
- Communication (oral, physical and written) - Effectively expressing ideas verbally and non-verbally and actively listening to individuals and groups; preparing and focusing presentations to the characteristics and needs of the audience; expressing ideas clearly and concisely in written form, through memoranda, letters, reports and other documents.
- Performance - Bringing defined characters to life in a way that supports the intent of the management team while entertaining and educating the guests.
Typical Physical Requirements
- Sitting - 1 hour per day
- Standing - 4 hours per day
- Speaking / Projecting to large crowds throughout the day
- Walking - 4 hours per day
- Bending/Stooping - Occasionally
- Squatting - Occasionally
- Kneeling - Occasionally
- Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally
- Carrying (up to 40 lbs.) - Occasionally
- Lifting (up to 40 lbs.) - Occasionally
- Exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity
- Exposure to dust, fumes and gases
- Coping with demands (stresses associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained)
- Flexibility in working weekends and evenings
- Flexibility in working holidays
The Florida Aquarium is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
