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'Dinosaurs in Darkness'
Kevin Duda Productions
'Dinosaurs in Darkness'
Kevin Duda Productions
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Project DetailsJoin Dinosaurs in Darkness at the Bronx Zoo.
Do you like Halloween? Do you Like Dinosaurs? Then we have the job for you. Be an actor for Dinosaurs in Darkness: The Hatching at the Bronx Zoo.
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT:
Onboarding via Zoom call TBD
Rehearsals: October 5th and 6th, evenings 5pm - 11pm Performances Fridays & Saturdays in October:
Oct. 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st , 22nd, 28th, 29th 5:45pm-11:30pm
PAY RATE
Rehearsal Stipend: $150
Performances: $125 per night*
*Bonus pay for contract completion of all dates
PERFORMER DUTIES:
• Create characters to startle and scare guests at the Bronx Zoo for Dinosaurs in Darkness.
• Consistently performing the same scare repetitively throughout the night of the event (some scare positions may involve strenuous physical activity)
• Perform regularly in assigned area adhering to set and/or show schedule
• Develops skills/knowledge to maintain excellent quality show/
appearance.
• Follow through on show notes to ensure progress in specific areas.
• Maintain personal appearance by meeting costume and makeup
requirements
• Assist in nightly general set up and breakdown of the experience.
• Assist in the daily operational aspects of assigned show, reporting prop/
costume repairs in a timely manner.
• Provide solution-based ideas to solve problems
• Support the team’s daily activities
• Execute backstage tasks as outlined in daily schedule
• Ensure adherence to safety and procedural directions that accompany
this position
• Performers may be expected to supply their own shoes for certain roles. • Perform other duties as assigned
Role Requirements:
• Must be at least 21
• Must demonstrate ability to perform role during the interview / audition
process
• Must be able to work outdoors during evening hours. Shifts run until at
least 11 - 11:30pm nightly
• Must be available for all rehearsal and performance dates
• Previous performance and/or puppeteering experience is beneficial, but
not required.
• Many but not all positions require wearing make-up (provided), some
positions require wearing a costumes (provided)
• Costumes provided for characters will be provided remain the property
of the zoo.
• Ability to perform assigned character for up to 4 hours at a time.
Performance may include standing, walking or other strenuous physical
activity.
• Ability to work outdoors exposed to a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to perform the following physical activities on a frequent basis:
stand, walk, climb, kneel, squat, bend floor-to-waist/waist-to-overhead
and reach overhead, simple grasp and fine manipulation tasks.
• Position may be exposed to heat/cold temperature extremes, chemical,
fumes/dust/odor, atmospheric lighting strobe/dim lighting. -
Production TypeLive Performing Arts
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Union StatusN/A
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LocationNew York
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Dates & LocationOct 5th-Oct 30th
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Closing Date4th Oct 2022
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Playing AgeRoles