• Entertainment Lead

    LEGOLAND (North Richland Hills, TX)


    What you'll bring to the team

    Scope of Job:

    The Entertainment Lead supports one or more of Peppa Pig Theme Park’s shows, events, or costumed character products. Their work involves cast/crew supervision, show/event quality assurance, safety, and venue operations. They are also instrumental in running and maintaining rehearsal and operational processes, training, schedules, production books, and cast/crew start-up meetings.

    Key Objectives:

    + Basic lighting, audio, SFX, scenic design, costuming, and staging knowledge.

    + Collaborates with Entertainment Theming, Operations, Production, and Theatrical Services teams to achieve project goals and objectives, including the rehearsal, installation, and strike plans.

    + Knowledge of all positions necessary for show operation.

    + Foster a fun, safe, positive, and professional work environment & provide excellent service for guests with children as the primary focus.

    Main Responsibilities:

    + Maintains the daily artistic and operational integrity of the assigned shows, events, or costumed character products.

    + Work with the technical and/or operations teams to gather all auditions and rehearsals support needs before operation.

    + Collaborates with department leadership in the execution and supervision of Entertainment processes to achieve park and department health and safety targets.

    + Maintain and update Entertainment SOP’s & KPI tracking targets.

    + Assist in maintaining assigned cast and crew schedules and timecards using company timekeeping programs.

    + With help from the Entertainment Manager and Supervisor, execute the development, performance, and evaluation of cast or crew members within the assigned team and administer developmental discussions for successful daily operation.

    + Works with creative project timelines and schedules to ensure park and departmental goals and objectives are obtained.

    + Cover for other Stage Managers/Technicians on their days off, vacation, absences, etc.

    + Other duties as assigned.

     

    Qualifications & Experience

    Background and Experience:

    + 1+ years of professional supervisory stage management experience preferred.

    + 2+ years of professional entertainment or theme park experience preferred.

    + Knowledge of costumed-character operational needs or general children’s live entertainment elements is also preferred.

    + Acting, musical, or vocal background, including ability to read sheet music, preferred but not required.

    + Detail-oriented, multi-tasking, highly motivated, and proactive leader capable of meeting strict deadlines.

    + Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings & weekends, to support park operations.

    + Attendance is a mandatory function of this job.

    Education

    + Associate or BA in Theatre Management, Theatre Arts, Event Management, or equivalent professional experience.

    + Experience in theatrical, cruise ship, or theme park live entertainment show production.

    Benefits

    + Health care options (medical, dental, and vision plans)

    + Paid Time Off (PTO)

    + Merlin Magic Pass for friends and family to enjoy the parks and attractions

    + Recognition programs and rewards

    + 401(k) program with company match

    + Tuition reimbursement programs

    + Numerous learning and advancement opportunities

     

    Pay Range

     

    USD $17.50/Hr.

     

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    Connect With Us!

     

    At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters!

     

    Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.

     

    **Location (Country-State-City)** _US-TX-North Richland Hills_

    **Job ID** _2025-8599_

    **Employment Type** _Full-Time_

    **Offer/Contract Type** _At Will (US Only)_

    **Location Name** _Peppa Pig Theme Park Dallas - Fort Worth_

    **_Job Locations_** _US-TX-North Richland Hills_