General Employment Info

General Employment Information

  • The minimum age for all Live Entertainment employees is 18 at the time your contract begins.
  • Pay for entertainers and technicians are based on a six-day show week. Longer hours will be necessary during rehearsal period. Hourly employees generally work a six-day show week; 40 to 50 hours a week.
  • A Bonus is paid in a lump sum at the completion of the agreement period. Employees who for any reason do not complete their agreement in a satisfactory manner forfeit any bonus, which may have accumulated.
  • Employees will be paid only for the shows completed, unless cancellation is due to adverse weather conditions or technical difficulties. During rehearsal periods long hours and a seven-day work week for all personnel are generally required.* A musician/performer work day includes approximately 4 to 6 shows per day varying in length from 15 to 35 minutes each plus any necessary rehearsals scheduled by the production staff. Working hours and days off vary according to show assignments. After the show opens, technicians work approximately 48 hour per week, with shifts depending upon theatre assignment. Costume Shop personnel work 7 days a week during production period until all of the shows are in*, and then work approximately 48 hours per week. Peanuts™ Characters may be asked to perform at special functions* as needed in addition to their regular work week.
  • It is the responsibility of employees who use personal property as part of their performance (musical instruments, props, etc.) to maintain such property in good, usable condition throughout the season. Entertainers and Musicians should arrange for insurance coverage on items, as Cedar Point is not responsible for loss or damage to personal items or equipment.
  • Cedar Point will furnish costumes, shoes and a limited supply of socks/tights. Females will need to supply their own make-up; males will not require make-up during the regular season.
  • Employees are responsible for their own travel arrangements to Cedar Point as well as their own housing. Multiple occupancy housing is available for those who live more than 25 miles away while employed. 2007 housing costs ranged from $16.80 to $31.20 per week, depending on the type of accommodation. Meals are available in the Employee Cafeteria.
  • To help maintain Cedar Point's public image, certain grooming standards have been established which apply to all employees. See Grooming Standards for a complete list. In particular for men: hair must be neatly trimmed and styled at all times, not to extend below the top of the collar, be over 2" in height or cover more than one-third of the ear. Sideburns may not extend below the bottom of the earlobes and may not widen out. Beards are not permitted, but mustaches may be worn if maintained in a neat, trimmed manner. Males are not permitted to wear earrings of any kind.
  • Schedules are published at the beginning of the season and cannot be altered for individual convenience (i.e. days off for weddings, graduation, etc.)

*You will be compensated for the longer hours.