Green Team
Green Team members facilitate all in-game entertainment skits and entertain fans during home games and special events at Day Air Ballpark. Other duties include: selecting contestants, welcoming fans as they enter the stadium, preparing contestants for skits, assisting mascots and hosts, dancing on the dugouts, shooting T-shirts to the crowd, and creating a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.
On-field Hosts
The Dragons on-field hosts serve as the entertainment emcees during inning breaks throughout Dragons home games. The hosts introduce contestants, skits and contests. They also provide personality and enthusiasm and deliver witty commentary.
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Mascot Performers
The Dragons’ two primary mascots, Heater and Gem, are the central characters and most visible entertainers at the ballpark. They dance, are part of nearly every skit, and constantly interact with fans as they visit various areas of the ballpark. Mascots also make appearances within the community outside of Dragons games.
Candidates must be at least 16 years old by January 1, 2024. They must also be able to work nights and weekends, have strong communication skills, an outgoing personality, and be reliable, responsible, and confident performing in front of large crowds.
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Anyone interested in auditioning can visit daytondragons.com/greenteam for more information. Applicants should submit an updated résumé and a one-minute introduction video to Jamie.Penwell@daytondragons.com by Dec. 15 to begin the audition process.
The Dragons open the 2024 season, their 24th in the Midwest League, on April 5 at Day Air Ballpark against the Lansing Lugnuts.
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