COTALAND Entertainment Performer

About the Role

Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a 365-entertainment destination for world-class events located in Austin, TX. The sports and entertainment portfolio at COTA is unmatched in the country with Formula 1 US Grand Prix, NASCAR, and MotoGP attracting global fans during championship races on the famed Circuit. COTALAND is an amusement park with over 30 attractions and experiences, including first-of-their-kind roller coasters.

COTALAND Theme Park is seeking energetic, expressive, and family-friendly performers to join our Entertainment Team. COTALAND Entertainment brings magic to life through a variety of roles, including Costumed Characters and Live Performers, creating memorable guest experiences through movement, storytelling, dance, audience engagement, and interactive entertainment.

Responsibilities

• Appear throughout the park in meet-and-greet experiences, photo opportunities, stage shows, seasonal events, dance parties, park openings, parades, and other entertainment offerings.
• Perform in front of large audiences and interact with guests of all ages while maintaining character integrity and show quality.
• Maintain high energy throughout performance periods and demonstrate a positive, guest-focused attitude.
• Take direction, adapt to changing performance environments, and work collaboratively as part of the COTALAND entertainment team.
• Perform in full-body character costumes and fulfill character escort roles as needed.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Comfortable performing in a variety of entertainment roles, including full-body costumed character work and live performance opportunities.
• Able to stand, walk, dance, and perform for extended periods in various indoor and outdoor weather conditions.
• Strong communication and performance skills, with enthusiasm, dependability, and adaptability.

Auditions will consist of movement, basic choreography, improvisation, and performance exercises designed to evaluate versatility, stage presence, and guest interaction skills. Prior experience in theme parks, live entertainment, dance, theater, mascot performance, character work, or related performance disciplines is preferred but not required.

Schedule

Scheduling may include weekdays, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special event periods.