Festival Musical Performer

Riverwood Events is seeking versatile, high-energy Festival Musical Performers for our upcoming season. In this dynamic role, you will be an integral part of both our stage productions and behind-the-scenes event execution. Candidates will collaborate with the entertainment team to create and deliver engaging live performances—including singing, dancing, and light acting—while also serving as an essential part of the general festival crew responsible for event setup, breakdown, and operational support.

Key Responsibilities

Performance & Creative Collaboration

Live Entertainment: Perform in ensemble and solo capacities involving vocal performance, choreographed dancing, and character-driven light acting across various festival schedules.

Show Development: Collaborate with fellow performers and creative leads to brainstorm, rehearse, and refine original shows, skits, and interactive pop-up performances.

Guest Engagement: Interact with event attendees in character or as an ambient performer to enhance the overall festival atmosphere and guest experience.

Event Logistics & General Festival Crew

Site Operations: Assist with the physical setup and breakdown of festival grounds, including staging, audio/visual equipment, props, signage, and seating.

Crew Support: Serve as a member of the general festival team, supporting crowd control, event flow, and operational needs during non-performance hours.

Maintenance & Care: Maintain costumes, props, and performance equipment in clean, safe, and working order throughout the season.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Musical & Stage Talent: Strong vocal abilities, solid foundation in dance/movement, and comfort with stage acting and improvisation.

Team Collaboration: Ability to work creatively and constructively within an ensemble team environment.

Physical Capability: Ability to stand, walk, dance, and lift up to 40 lbs for stage routines, event setup, and breakdown tasks in various outdoor weather conditions.

Flexibility: Willingness to balance artistic responsibilities with hands-on physical labor and operational duties.

Availability: Flexible schedule, including required availability on weekends, evenings, and holidays during the event season.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience performing in theme parks, seasonal festivals, theater productions, or live event entertainment.

Basic knowledge of live audio setup, stage management, or prop handling.

Pay: $11.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible scheduleWork Location: On the road