Knott’s Berry Farm – Stunt Actors (Knott’s Scary Farm)
Location: 8189 Western Ave., Buena Park, CA 90620
Audition Date: Wednesday, June 17th, 2026
Sign In: 10:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Schedule an audition reservation here:
Pay: $20.65–$22.01 per hour
This is not a maze/street monster audition.
Knott’s Berry Farm Entertainment is casting STUNT ACTORS for death-defying Halloween offerings as part of the 53rd season of Knott’s Scary Farm.
Ideal candidates have hand‑to‑hand combat, stunt, and acrobatic/gymnastics experience. We seek a diverse spectrum of gender identities, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
All candidates must attend an in‑person audition and bring a photo and resume that highlights stunt experience.
Rehearsals begin September 2026. Cast members must be available for all rehearsals and event dates.
Event Dates (subject to change)
- September: 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 27
- October: 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31
Responsibilities
- Use talents to enrich Knott’s Scary Farm’s atmosphere for guests.
- Work as a member of a team to achieve overall atmosphere and goals set by Entertainment leadership and show directors.
- Consistently perform roles as scripted and/or conceived.
- Remain in character while on stage and in view of guests, interacting with guests in a professional and artistic manner.
- Provide guest service according to Six Flags standards when serving guests or working with subordinates.
- Maintain cleanliness and safety in assigned work area; comply with Six Flags Safety guidelines and report all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision.
- Meet scheduling availability requirements (nights, weekends, holidays).
- Fulfill attendance requirements outlined in the Six Flags attendance policy.
- Adhere to Six Flags Rules of Conduct, including costuming and grooming standards as outlined in Employee Guidelines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Be available for all assigned rehearsal and event dates (weekdays, weekends, nights, holidays).
Qualifications
- Stage Combat Experience (required) – hand‑to‑hand combat, martial arts, fight choreography.
- Stunt Experience (preferred) – high falls, back falls, fire controlled burns, fire breathing, handling flames.
- Gymnastics/Acrobatics (preferred) – dive rolls, tumbling, flips, cartwheel/round‑off, back handsprings.
- Comfortable and professional performing scripted explicit lines, intense adult theming, mature content, and graphic scenes (violence, gore, content not suitable for all audiences).
- Willingness and ability to wear makeup, wigs, and costumes for extended periods in varying California weather conditions.
- Ability to pass a background check (18 years or older, include credit, criminal, DMV).
- Ability to provide record of previous employment, education, and personal references per Company policy, unless prohibited by law.
Attending an audition does not guarantee employment. Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is an equal‑opportunity employer. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. We support a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment physicals and background checks.
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