Mascot Performer - Rudy Raccoon (Calgary, AB)

Job Title: Mascot Performer - Rudy the Raccoon!

Location: Calgary, Alberta. This position must be in-person.

Employment Type: Independent contractor opportunity

Schedule:

Calgary Festival: August 22 - 24, 2025 at Prince’s Island Park.

Compensation: A flat rate of $750 for the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival event weekend!


About Trixstar Productions

Trixstar is a 360º event management firm that activates both city and rural markets across North America with festivals, concerts, celebrity experiences, brand activations and keynote speaker engagements. We create unique experiences and impactful events that generate excitement and create everlasting memories while raising funds and awareness for local charities and not-for-profits.

Our flagship property is the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival which is now the largest comedy festival in Canada. With it, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and safe experience that celebrates and features all forms of performance comedy, from locals to superstars. Our goal is to achieve excellence in all our operations while spreading laughs and joy all across the country.


The Role:

Do you love making people smile? Are you ready to embody a legendary comedic personality and become the life of the party?

The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is looking for an energetic performer to step into the fuzzy feet of our elusive mascot – Rudy the Raccoon!

Please click here to view a video of the Rudy the Raccoon costume in action! Could You Be the Next Rudy the Raccoon?.mp4 - Google Drive or copy and paste this link into your browser: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jb-W2FjAlPt4QzXW+DUJ+sfqCBx3SWA6/view


Key Responsibilities:

As Rudy the Raccoon, your job is simple:

Embody the roguish spirit of Rudy the Raccoon! For more information, check out Rudy’s official Instagram account here: RUDY (@rudyraccoonofficial) • Instagram photos and videos or copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.instagram.com/rudyraccoonofficial/

Roam the festival grounds in costume, remaining silent while in character

Engage with festival guests in a charming, comedic, and entertaining way

Create fun, joy, and unexpected moments for guests

Take regular breaks to stay cool while wearing a full-body fur costume


Our Ideal Rudy Mascot:

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Due to the costume restrictions, the ideal height for this performer is between 5’5 - 6’0.

Comfortable working in warm temperatures in full costume, being physically active, enthusiastic, and able to commit to staying in character at all times.

Formal mascot experience is not required , although always welcome! We invite applicants with all levels of experience including, but not limited to:

Character and costume performers, such as seasonal and children’s entertainers

Theatre or improv performance.

Dance/movement-based work.

Street performers, clowning, and miming.

The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is all about bringing laughter and joy to people’s lives. We are looking for someone who can help spread joy and mystery throughout the event. If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please apply on the Trixstar Careers page on or before July 18, 2025.

This is a Contractor role that must be available to work in-person from August 22 - 24, 2025.