Auditions

If you've got talent, we want to meet you. We're always in the market for gifted actors, singers, dancers, magicians, specialty acts, and performers of all types. Please bookmark this page and check back often for the latest casting audition notices.

Six Flags Great America is seeking enthusiastic, talented singers, dancers, improvisational actors, animated character performers and JUSTICE LEAGUE actors to perform in our award winning shows, parades and more. We strongly encourage performers from all cultural backgrounds to audition. Find all of the details here.

Auditions are at Six Flags Great America on:
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2009
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2009

TIMES:
8:00 A.M. Registration for Singer Call begins
10:30 A.M. Registration for Dancer Call begins
1:00 P.M. Call backs begins
Be sure you are available to attend the call back session if asked.

APPOINTMENT DATES/TIMES:
Call (847) 249-1776 ext.4646 to schedule an appointment

TIPS FOR TALENT

• Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled audition time.
• Please bring a recent headshot and resume with current contact information.
• If you plan to audition with a musical number, please bring the sheet music or a backing track on CD.
• Please review the audition material requirements. If you are asked to audition with a monologue, please come prepared with a monologue.
• Please do not email or call us after your audition. A Six Flags talent representative will call you.
• Please review the age, availability, transportation, and skill set requirements before auditioning. There is no point in auditioning for any role if you do not meet the requirements listed in the casting notice. 

SINGERS and DANCERS (16 or older)

OPEN CALL-NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY
Please prepare two vocal selections of contrasting styles (best 16 bars of each and no longer than one minute). An accompanist will be provided at all vocal auditions. Singers should be prepared to learn additional music or a movement combination. Also, be prepared to stay for the dancer open call after the singer open call. No a cappella auditions. Dancers will be given a combination by our choreographer and should be prepared to sing at a call back if asked. Dancers may also be cast into Performing Costume Character Dancer roles.

ACTORS and ACTORS WHO SING (16 or older)

APPOINTMENT NECESSARY - PLEASE CALL (847) 249-1776 ext. 4646
Please prepare a one minute comedic monologue, you may be asked toread, learn additional material. We will also be auditioning for our annual FRIGHT FEST Event . Actors who sing, please prepare one vocal selection (16 bars). Please provide sheet music in the correct key.

ANIMATED COSTUME CHARACTER PERFORMERS (15 or older)

APPOINTMENT NECESSARY - PLEASE CALL (847) 249-1776 ext. 4646
Our animated costumed characters bring children's favorite cartoon characters to life. These roles require great guest interaction skills and performers must have basic dance and movement skills. All applicants for Costumed Characters must be between 5'-2" and 6'-0" tall and of a slender build.

JUSTICE LEAGUE Character Actors (16 or older)

APPOINTMENT NECESSARY - PLEASE CALL (847) 249-1776 ext. 4646
Bring our most popular characters from comics, cartoons and movies to life for our guests. Improvisational skills and excellent characterization make these characters real and are essential. We are looking for actors to bring BATMAN, ROBIN, THE FLASH, GREEN LANTERN, WONDER WOMAN, HAWK GIRL, THE JOKER, THE RIDDLER, CHEETAH and SINESTRO to life.

ANIMATED COSTUME CHARACTER ESCORTS

ANIMATED COSTUME CHARACTER ESCORTS and THEATRE ATTENDANT HOSTS (15 or older)
APPOINTMENT NECESSARY - PLEASE CALL (847) 249-1776 ext. 4646
We are also casting vivacious, friendly, and creative people for Theatre Attendant Hosts and Costume Character Escorts. No performing experience required.

TECHNICIANS/WARDROBE/SEAMSTRESSES/OFFICE (17 or older)

APPOINTMENT NECESSARY - PLEASE CALL (847) 249-1776 ext. 4646
Six Flags annually employs dozens of Theatre Technicians, Wardrobe Personnel and Television Technicians. Professional lighting, audio, pyro, rigging and audio/visual technicians operate show equipment in the various theatrical venues at the park. Interviews will be conducted during the audition dates.

You may either bring a resume with you, or send it with a cover letter to:
Six Flags Great America
Dani Lobello
c/o Entertainment Department
542 North Route 21
Gurnee, Illinois 60031

GENERAL INFORMATION

• All persons hired must provide their own transportation to and from
  the park.
• LIMITED housing is available. Dormitory-style housing is available at a nominal fee on a first come, first serve basis. Transportation is available from housing locations to Six Flags for a nominal fee.
• College Credit can be earned by Performers, Technicians and Wardrobe Personnel.
• Availability for rehearsals/performances is mandatory and plays a major factor in being hired.
• Please bring up-to-date availability information with you through
  September 14, 2009. If hired, schedule will be based on this information.
• Performers should bring a non-returnable photo and resume to the audition.