Do you have to be an actor to work as a theme park character?

Question

I just want to be a character i think that would be awesome to dress up and hug people and sign books all day. Most characters dont speak so why do i keep reading that you need to be an actor?? Im also interested in being a character in kids tv like tweenies or teletubbies!! Haha, i would love it!

Answer 1

if you believe in urself, all of ur dreams will come true.

Answer 2

You don't have to graduate from drama school to be a character in a theme park, but the more credentials you have, the better. But even theme park characters have to do some acting -- miming is important and learning how to express yourself without speaking is sometimes more difficult than memorizing lines. Theme park managers are also looking for people who are versitile -- you might be a telletubby one day, but you might have to play George Washington in a skit the next day, or fill in for a 'regular' actor who falls sick or whatever.
That said, you don't need formal training to become an actor, but you do need experience. You can get it in high school plays, in local little theatre or community shows. Get a couple of things to show on your resume and it will help a whole lot.
Good luck to you.

Answer 3

YES! Speaking is only part of what it takes to be an actor. Some of the best actors don't even have to speak. Movement, and actions are very important in acting (or making someone believe you are someone else which is what you want to do). Think of it this way, what makes one actor better than the others during the silent era in movies?

Answer 4

It's not a requirement but it does help.What theme parks are really looking for is people who like being around other people and love to have fun and has a great attitude. Your best bet is to make a video of yourself having fun in all situations and looking like you truly enjoy doing things like that. Then send that video to the producers of the shows and places you would like to work at and see what they think.

Answer 5

Well it's not going to very believeable that you are, say Lucille Ball if you don't know how she acts, or some of her signature actions from her shows then you won't be any good. You can be an actor and not speak! They just want the best for their consumers/customers!!! Well that's my opinion!

Answer 6

Probably not. I bet that the ppl at Disney land have no experience and that they were trained on que. Ummm.. about your interests, i dont think teletubbies is on air any more, but i bet youd love the part as the sun. All you do is sit there and laugh and smile and then get paid!!!!!

Answer 7

What you opt for is something elementary. in case you have a tan and a depressing hair wig, how approximately Pocahontas. Or on the grounds which you're blond, Alice in wonderland. you need to appear far off from Disney and be Hermy Grainger from Harry Potter books.

Answer 8

Nope, you don't have to be an actor, but it helps with projecting emotion through a thick hairy costume. I think it matters more if you have experience with children (babysitting, camp counselor, that sort of thing). Apply at your local amusement park and show them how well you can convey emotion through the costume.

Answer 9

The information should be on the website of the Theme Park.

Answer 10

No, I know a guy who was Bugs Bunny at the Six Flags. He had no previous experience acting. He was kinda of goofy, and maybe that's why they picked him to be the character.

Answer 11

no, but you have to audition for the part. But anyone can do it if you really want. Try talking to someone who has already had that type of job if you can to find out what's required.