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Imagination Theatre Etc.

Santa Claus Performer

Pay: $50/hr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Troy, MI (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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An Actor or Entertainer portrays characters and assumes roles in performances, host television programs, or entertain in front of live audiences. Works in film or television and theatre, including professional and community based theatre. May work as a narrator, provide voiceovers for commercials or animated films or record audio versions of books; may play characters in theme parks or in living history museums. May perform comedy acts or other stage acts.

$49,679 / year median in Michigan

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

We're looking for a gentle, humorous, somewhat stocky fellow to join our Christmastime team on the big throne in the Winter Castle at Somerset Collection in Troy, Michigan. Jolly, outgoing personality with a love for entertaining children, and a strong teamwork ethic a must. Having your own full, natural, snow white beard, hair, and mustache is a plus, but we are prepared to provide an ultra-realistic handmade beard and mustache for your use. We also provide a gorgeous, custom-designed suit. Jolly old elf himself experience is preferred. Punctuality is absolutely essential. Must live within an hour's drive (in holiday traffic) from Somerset Collection in Troy. Our season runs from November 19 through December 23. Required shifts are 3-8 pm, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays for the entire run. 30 minute paid dressing/prep time each day. This is likely the most rewarding job you'll ever have.

Pay:

$50.00 per hour

Experience:

audience/interaction: 1 year (Required) santa: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person