Keys To The Kingdom
The Professionals
Nov 6, 2023
Talented actors discuss their experiences in the theme park industry, including microphone mishaps, costume fantasies, working as a fortune teller, and unique theme park jobs like 'Dino Chasers' and 'Push'. They also share their talent for identifying successful individuals and guiding them towards becoming Disney ambassadors.
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Quick takeaways
- Being an Agva performer can serve as a stepping stone for a career in show business, but not everyone can sustain a lifelong career in theme parks due to various challenges and limitations.
- Theme park performers have both humorous and degrading roles, providing easy-going experiences as characters like Push the talking trash can, but also facing humiliating roles as the 'ugliest woman in Frontierland' or as a Who character.
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The Agva Union and Theme Park Careers
The podcast episode explores the Agva union, which represents top tier performers at Disneyland Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood. It discusses how being an Agva performer can be a jumping off point for a career in show business, but not everyone can make a lifelong career out of it. The episode highlights the unique aspects of the Agva union, such as the no-strike clause, and mentions that celebrities like Kevin Richardson, Steve Martin, and Jennifer Hudson started their careers in theme parks.
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