Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description

Gaylord Hotels is now casting singers, actors, and performers for the 2025–2026 holiday season at multiple resort locations including Gaylord Palms and Mrs. Claus’ Christmas Traditions. Performances begin as early as October and run through January 7, 2026, covering Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s celebrations.

This is a paid, seasonal opportunity ideal for those with strong stage presence, vocal range, or unique improv and atmospheric performance skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in live shows, musical acts, or immersive experiences depending on role

• Follow scripts, choreography, and/or musical direction

• Bring characters to life with authenticity, charisma, and professionalism

• Be available for rehearsals, tech runs, and a full holiday season schedule

• Perform multiple shows per day during peak season

Casting Needs by Role

Mrs. Claus’ Christmas Traditions:

• Mrs. Claus: Actor/Singer. Warm, witty, and welcoming with a classic holiday feel.

• Snowflake: Strong singer/character actor. High-energy with a bright stage presence.

The Greatest Story (Show):

• Vocalists: Strong singers with theatrical storytelling ability and vocal control (up to C6).

• Storyteller 1–6: Range includes soaring soprano, grounded baritone, powerful tenors, and commanding bass/baritones.

• Fezziwig: Character actor/singer with comedic energy and ability to emcee/lead caroling segments.

Atmosphere/Improv Roles:

• Naughty or Nice Escape Room Cast

• Jack/Frost: Youthful escape room host.

• Cirque (Gaylord National Only): Physical comedy, clowning, character acting.

• Temptation: Non-verbal clown role—strong physical performance and emotion through movement.

Requirements

• All performers must be 18+

• Strong singing or acting ability as listed per role

• Must be available for full holiday season

Compensation

• Paid seasonal roles (exact rates provided upon selection)

• Housing: Provided for Cirque roles only

Casting Religious Families with Strong Cultural Traditions for Docuseries

Job Description
A new unscripted docuseries is now casting religious families across the U.S. who actively live by deep-rooted cultural or spiritual traditions. Whether you’re part of a Christian, Amish, Hasidic, Mormon, Muslim, Hindu, or another devout religious community, this is a powerful opportunity to authentically share your values, beliefs, and daily life with a national audience.

The project aims to celebrate faith-based lifestyles and explore the beauty of tradition, generational wisdom, and family dynamics in a heartfelt, respectful way. Families chosen will be featured in an inspiring series created by an Emmy-winning team.

Job Responsibilities

• Share your family’s daily routines, values, and traditions on camera
• Participate in scheduled filming at your home or community
• Engage in meaningful conversations about your faith and way of life

Requirements

• Families of any size from devout religious communities
• Must have strong, consistent religious or cultural traditions
• Willing to be filmed and open about your beliefs and family structure
• Must be based in the U.S.

Compensation

• $10,000 per selected family