Join Our Team!
Storybook Events is Hiring!
Storybook Events is expanding our team! We’re looking for energetic people to join our group of entertainers, including balloon twisters, face painters, buskers, performers, magicians and more!
Details are below, you can apply for any option here:
Click on the headings below to read more about each opportunity.
Please note that gigs are part-time on a casual basis, and mainly weekend based.
DEADLINES:
Online submissions are currently OPEN until further notice.
We will be in touch should we wish to move forward in your application process.
If you require any accommodations during the application process, please email us at storybookeventskw@gmail.com to arrange them.
Anyone is welcome to apply!
We are specifically encouraging male presenting performers, and people of colour to audition. In addition to expanding our current team we are looking to fill certain roles within the fairy-tale multiverse with the following ethnicities: Black, Middle-Eastern, Colombian, Chinese, Polynesian, Latina, Indigenous, Brazilian.
Storybook Events strongly believes in Transcendent Casting, so while you may be expected to often play the character of your descent, being a person of colour you can also expect to play traditionally caucasian characters in certain scenarios, to encourage representation! You can read more on transcendent casting here: :https://www.storybookevents.ca/transcendent-casting
How It Works
Our Princesses, Heroes, and Mascots, play a variety of different characters. As an independent contractor, performers will run provided activities at Birthday’s, Parties, Corporate Events, Concerts/Shows, and more. Performers will attend a training session, where they will learn the ins-and-outs of event performing, so no experience is necessary. No performers will attend events alone, they will always have a “Character Attendant” present to help execute the party schedule, and ensure performer and client safety.
We proudly provide appropriate monetary compensation to our artists, and as such, rates will always equal more than minimum wage. Per-Party rates are negotiated based on applicant experience. We assign performance opportunities through a rotational basis to ensure fairness, the number of parties assigned in a month varies based on bookings, with summer and the holidays being our busiest seasons.
Performer Requirements & Audition Details
Our ideal performers will meet the following criteria:
Age Minimum: 18
Suggested Measurements (so we know you can fit into the existing costumes): Men Size M-XL. Women Approx. Size 4-10.
Able to pass or already have a recent vulnerable sector police check.
Valid Ontario G Class License is an asset.
Previous work with children and/or performing/improv is an asset.
To apply you’ll be expected to list any special skills, provide a headshot and resume, fill out several questions, and complete and submit the video audition below based on your skill set (applicable to all genders).
IF YOU SING:
Please prepare a video of you performing 16-34 bars of a musical theatre or pop style song that highlights your vocal talents. Please begin your video by saying your name!
IF YOU DO NOT SING:
Please prepare a video of you performing the "Hero Creed", dancing (or both!). In the same video, feel free to also share visuals of any special skills you may possess (i.e. character improv, martial arts, accents, gymnastics, busking, etc.) Basically we just need to see some of your performance based skills! Please begin your video by saying your name.
Hero Creed:
As a Hero I promise you
That I will be brave and true,
I’ll stand up for what is right,
But never pick the fight.
And love my parents who always knew
One day I’d be a hero too!
We will not share your audition video publicly, or with anyone outside of the Storybook Events hiring team.
Apply here:
We’re looking to add more face painters to our roster. As an independent contractor you’ll already have your own kit. Bonus if you also do things such as festival glitter, glitter tattoos, or other fun artistic things.
Our artists are paid per hour, plus travel for anything 20KM outside of Kitchener-Waterloo.
As clients contact us, they can specifically request you, otherwise we work from a rotation based system to ensure fair bookings amongst our team.
Contractors are still welcome to take their own bookings beyond what is provided through Storybook Events.
To apply, please fill out the form below, and be prepared to attach 5-10 photo examples of your work.
We’re looking to add buskers and magicians to our roster. This includes things like close-up magic, hypnotism, acrobatics, jugglers, fire eaters, gymnasts, etc.
As an independent contractor you’ll already have your own supplies and your own act.
With Storybook Events you set your own performing rate, after which we attach our service fees for the final website listing.
The client also pays travel for anything 20KM outside of Kitchener-Waterloo.
Contractors are still welcome to take their own bookings beyond what is provided through Storybook Events.
To apply, please fill out the form below, and be prepared to attach 5-10 photo or video examples of your work.
We’re looking to add another occasional character attendant to our roster. As an independent contractor you must have uninhibited access to a car and insurance, with a valid G license. You must also be available on weekends. Please note that this job is very occasional and mostly weekend work.
Our character attendants are paid per party hour, plus travel for anything 20KM outside of Kitchener-Waterloo. The job of a character attendant is to represent the company in a professional capacity by ensuring the safety of our performer, while assisting in creating a magical experience for all of our clients big and small. Full training will be provided. Character attendants may also apply to be performers or other positions with Storybook.
Duties include:
Coordinating costume pick-up/drop-off.
Helping the performer in and out of costume/wigs (as many are corsets).
Driving the performer both to and home from the party.
Assisting the character with the timing and flow of the party or event, stepping in when necessary.
Being the client-facing contact during the party so the performer doesn't need to break character.
Ensuring all Storybook rules, terms, conditions, and safety practices are being met by both performer and client.
To apply, please fill out the form below, and be prepared to attach a resume.
We’re always interested in learning more about what might be popular in the children's entertainment circuit. Wether it be caricature artists, bubble performing, or anything in-between, we'd love to know what you believe you can offer the Storybook Events brand.
As an independent contractor you’ll already have your own supplies and/or your own act. With Storybook Events we work together to set a reasonable pay rate for your offerings, after which we attach our service fees for the final website listing. The client pays travel for anything 20KM outside of Kitchener-Waterloo, but otherwise your travel is included in your rate. If you are recommending yourself for a service where there are multiple artists/performers, as clients contact us they can specifically request you, otherwise we work from a rotation based system to ensure fair bookings amongst our team. Contractors are still welcome to take their own bookings beyond what is provided through Storybook Events, however we do always love an opportunity to work with someone willing to provide an exclusive service or act.
If you would like to apply, please fill out the form below and be prepared to attach photos or video of your craft: