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    "description": "<h2>Overview</h2>\n<p><strong>16.90 / Hour</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>SCARY FARM TALENT</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><em>Knott’s Scary Farm is the longest-running and most haunting Halloween theme park event in Southern California. </em><em>For</em><em> the 53rd year, we’re creating</em><em> nightmares, unimaginable scares, and innovative thrills. At Knott’s Scary Farm, we leave no tomb unearthed, no crypt un-rattled, and no fear untouched.</em></p>\n<p>Knott’s ​ Farm is casting versatile and physically expressive performers of all types to bring Halloween entertainment to life for Knott’s Scary Farm. Performers should be adaptable, quick-thinking, and comfortable improvising while maintaining character for extended periods of time in a highly immersive environment. Ideal candidates are team-oriented, reliable, and available to attend all required orientations, training sessions, rehearsals, and event dates. 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