HUGE CASTING CALL!
Please note, we are looking for performers located in the Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Lake Macquarie and Central Coast regions of NSW, Australia.
Dream & Believe Entertainment are seeking enthusiastic performers to portray various popular children’s characters, including superheroes, princes, elves, mascots and more!
We are searching for performers with a love of popular children’s characters, movies, stories, shows and theatre.
Essential Requirements:
- Reliable transport.
- Must hold (or be willing to obtain) a Valid Working with Children Check
- Clear criminal record
- Weekend availability
Desirable Qualities
- Singing, dancing and acting experience preferred, but not required.
- Experience working with children preferred, however as long as you are willing to learn, we are happy to train you to work with kids!
- Familiarity with popular children's movies and TV shows
Cast Member Perks
- Competitive pay rate
- Bonus incentive program
- Full party and event training provided
- Work with a company providing only the highest quality costumes, wigs, accessories, performances and party packages.
- Earn money whilst creating magic and making dreams come true!
- PLUS MORE!
Children's entertainment will vary per event, but usually includes running games and crafts, interacting with children in character, photo and meet and greet opportunities, face painting, balloon twisting, tattoos and glitter tattoos, workshops, festivals and more! Parties range from 1.5-3 hours, with festivals usually between 4-6 hours.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $40.00 – $80.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience working with children?
- Do you have any singing, dancing or acting experience?
- Do you have a valid Working with Children Check and a clear criminal record? Please include your WWCC number below if so.
- Please state your current weekend availability.
- Do you have a licence and access to a vehicle? Please note, due to character authenticity, we do not allow transport to or from events by public transport.
- This role requires the completion of face character and party training which is five full time days, after which, you can start events. This training is unpaid and complimentary to your selection of this position. Please note whether you are happy to complete this training prior to taking on paid roles.
- Are you located in either the Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Central Coast or Lake Macquarie region? Please note, costume pick-up, drop-off and paid travel is from Glendale, NSW. Please do not apply if this location does not suit your travel preferences.
- What do you hope to gain from working with Dream & Believe Entertainment?
- Which Disney character are you most alike to and why?
- Please email your resume and a headshot of yourself to dreamandbelieveentertainment@outlook.com to be considered for this position. The headshot does not need to be professional, a recent, smiling photo of yourself is suitable.
Work Location: In person
Expected Start Date: 31/08/2025