Actor/actress

Job Overview
Pirate Life Theatre is opening a new location in Barrie and is seeking performers to join our merry band of buccaneers for the fall If you enjoy performing, working with kids, and being on the water, then this is the gig for you

We at Pirate Life celebrate diversity and fight for inclusive representation on our stages and in our community. We encourage submissions from artists of all backgrounds regardless of race, gender, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

We are looking for pirates who embody our motto: “All hands on deck” We value initiative, teamwork, adaptability, dependability, and positivity.

The Show

Pirate Life is a children’s theatre company that performs interactive adventures on a 50ft pirate ship. Each adventure begins with a series of onshore activities led by our performers. Guests are transformed into a pirate crew complete with their own pirate names and tattoos. Then our crew sets sail on our ship for a 1hr interactive show and treasure hunt During our sail around Kempenfelt Bay, audiences are invited to decipher treasure maps, complete challenges, and fend off villainous pirates with our water cannons

Details
- This is a non-union, independent contractor position compensated at a rate of $22.75/hr (Living Wage in Barrie).
- Full-time and part-time positions are available.
- We operate 6 days a week in July and August, and on weekends in May, June, September, and October.
- Rotating cast members perform up to 2 shows per day and take on other responsibilities for 2 shows per day (4 shows total per day).
- At Pirate Life, our cast is our crew All actors must be willing to get their PCOC License and learn to drive a small dinghy for performances. All actors will also need to learn administrative tasks for Front Of House

Job Requirements
- Experience working with/performing for children.
- Comfortable performing outdoors on a moving boat.
- Willing to complete PCOC boating license, drive a small dingy and learn basic boating duties (docking, handling lines, etc.)
- Smart Serve Certified,
- Experience in customer service.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 2 months

Pay: $22.75 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 20 per week

Additional pay:

- Tips

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care
- Work from home

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Weekends only

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Barrie, ON L4M 3A3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- What kind of acting backround do you posses? Tell us more about this?
- Do you like Pirates? Tell us more about this?

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-09-01