Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Mascot Performer – Brand Activation Event

Job Description
A live event is seeking a professional mascot performer to wear a full costume representing a convenience store brand. The performance will take place during a scheduled activation in Harrisburg, PA. This role involves wearing a heavy costume for several hours while engaging with event attendees. Strength, stamina, and a positive attitude are essential for success in this high-energy role.

Job Responsibilities

• Wear and perform in a branded mascot costume

• Stay in costume and in character between 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM

• Interact with event guests in a fun and friendly manner

• Follow all on-site security and safety protocols

• Work closely with a designated handler for assistance

Requirements

• Height between 5’7” and 5’10”

• Men’s shoe size of 10 or smaller (required for costume fit)

• Physically capable of managing a 40–50lb suit

• Must submit materials before the deadline for background clearance

• Positive, team-oriented attitude

Compensation

• Paid event performance

• Travel stipend included

• Handler role also available for those traveling together

Experienced Character and Mascot Performers for Live Event

Job Description

A high-energy live event in New York City is seeking experienced local character and mascot performers. This casting opportunity is looking for energetic, athletic talent who can bring characters to life, interact confidently with guests, and maintain an engaging presence throughout a live event. Performers should have previous character or mascot experience and be comfortable working in an active, guest-facing environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a character or mascot during a live event.
• Bring assigned characters to life through movement and physical performance.
• Engage and interact enthusiastically with event guests.
• Maintain high energy throughout the performance.
• Follow direction from event and production staff.
• Deliver a professional and entertaining guest experience.

Requirements

• Experienced character or mascot performers.
• Male-presenting performers, 5’8″–6’0″, with a lean, athletic build.
• Male-presenting performers, 5’6″–5’8″, with a lean, athletic build.
• Must be local to the New York City area.
• Energetic, athletic, and comfortable with physical performance.
• Comfortable interacting with guests in a high-energy live event environment.

Compensation

• Rate not disclosed.

Job Description

An independent feature film is casting a boy ages 10–12 to portray the younger version of one of the production’s lead characters. The casting is seeking young talent in the Austin, Texas area who can believably match the appearance and presence of the adult actor. The ideal candidate will have dark hair, expressive eyes, strong facial features, and a naturally serious or intense presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the younger version of a lead character in an independent feature film.
• Perform scripted scenes as directed by the production team.
• Take direction effectively from the director and other production personnel.
• Maintain a natural and believable presence on camera.
• Work professionally and cooperatively during filming.

Requirements

• Seeking a boy ages 10–12.
• Dark hair preferred.
• Expressive eyes and strong facial features.
• Naturally serious or intense on-camera presence.
• Comfortable performing in front of a camera.

Compensation

Not specified.