The #1 Party Entertainment Services Trusted by Major Corporations
Over 1,000 Event Themes
More than 3,500 characters!
You imagine it, we’ll create it
Professional Performers
Why Families and Companies Trust Characters for Hire ℠
When you book with Characters for Hire ℠, you’re working with a real, established entertainment company, not a fly-by-night operation. We back up our promises with formal registration, independent accreditation, and a clear commitment to customer care.
BBB A+ Rated & Accredited – We’re an accredited business with the Better Business Bureau and maintain an A+ rating.
Registered LLC – Characters for Hire ℠ is registered with the State of Wyoming as a Limited Liability Company.
Thousands of Events– We’ve provided live character entertainment for thousands of birthdays, school functions, governments and corporate events.
Clear Contracts & Policies – Every booking includes written terms so you know exactly what to expect.
We Take Complaints Seriously – If something goes wrong, we review it and work to find a fair, documented resolution.
Characters for Hire ℠ offers exclusive and unconventional event entertainment services for adult and children audiences in 115 cities in the United States and 15 international locations. Collaborating with numerous entities such as businesses, governmental bodies, non-profit organizations, event planners, destination managers, concierge organizations and wedding planners, we design luxurious party themes tailored to any scale, featuring performers with expertise in captivating audiences worldwide. Additionally, Characters for Hire ℠ holds an accreditation from the Better Business Bureau.
Discover the Wild West
Saddle up for a thrilling experience in the heart of Texas! While New York is renowned for its vibrant nightlife, the Lone Star State and its rich Old West heritage offer a unique kind of entertainment. Don your cowboy boots and gear up for an unforgettable corporate event at our venue, where your guests will be captivated by our exhilarating Western Stunt Show. With talented cowboy actors bringing the Wild West back to life, prepare for an event that will keep everyone on their feet and fully engaged.
It’s the year 1190 and the great King Richard the Lionheart is restless after a long fight in the battlefield. This medieval king is enjoying a feast and entertainment in his honor. Characters for Hire ℠ has duplicated the entertainment of medieval times, complete with knights, archers, wenches, and sword fighters. The turbulent times of the Middle Ages also include characters like William Tell, Robin Hood, Martin Luther, and King Arthur and his Round Table. These characters and more can be found in our exclusive Medieval Themed Events complete with music and armored battles.
Characters for Hire ℠ offers an unforgettable experience for your audience, delivering event ideas that will astonish and mesmerize your guests, regardless of the theme. Contact Characters for Hire ℠ today to begin planning your event.
Discovering additional characters for your event but uncertain about your preferences? Explore our extensive catalog of generic costumed characters (Please note: We do not provide trademarked characters). With a wide array of options available, we have the capacity to host events in more than 115 cities globally most within a single day!
Premium Actors for Incredible Event Entertainment for Adults
Characters for Hire ℠, a premium entertainment agency based in New York’s Rockefeller Center, stands out for its top-notch costumed entertainment services. With a vast pool of over 5000 talented actors, 5,000 diverse costumes, and a wide range of themes, we cater to clients in more than 115 major cities worldwide.
Our mission at Characters for Hire ℠ is to elevate the experience of your corporate or private event to extraordinary levels. Count on us to deliver nothing but excellence in upscale event entertainment. From interactive theater to breathtaking acrobatics, captivating musical performances, and action-packed stunt shows, our team of professionally trained local actors and performers worldwide are poised to dazzle your audience.
“Just a quick “thank you”for helping arrange a character to come to my Dad’s 60th surprise party this past weekend. It was a huge hit, and my Dad had a BLAST. The actor in costume was hilarious – speaking – funny – with everyone, dancing, giving hugs, posing for pictures, picking up my Dad in a bear hug and bowing to my puppy, who was dressed as a Princess! If we ever need another character for any party or occasion, you’ll be the first we call! I’m happy to write a letter of recommendation or website testimonial, whatever you need! Thanks again so much – it was a huge hit and everyone loved it!!”
Aly C.
“Characters for Hire did an amazing experience for my son’s birthday. They were very personable and the costumes were excellent. Could be better versed in the storyline but not everyone is a fanatic. The actors were professional and I would hire again for another event should the occasion arise.”
Don J.
“On very short notice Characters for hire provided awesome entertainment for my parents 50th wedding anniversary. People can’t stop talking about the great entertainment!!! Thanks NICK!!”
Geoff G.
“These guys did a great job. Costumes were excellent, the actors stayed in character throughout and they were great with kids. Would hire again. Communication and confirmation prior to event were top notch as well.”
Srihari H.
“Hi, guys! (I’ll be collective to the team [grin] – I just wanted to thank everyone for helping us rock our event – hate to be all cheesy but there’s no better way to explain it – Your character was the HIT of the party (hah. party.) and my husband and his team made so many new contacts because of him – WELL worth all the planning!!!”
Pamela S.
I would like to thank you and your actors for giving my son the best birthday ever! OMG I can not express my appreciation. When the kids saw the characters come out and perform, They were blown away! The actors were so professional and worked very well with the children.
Xavier S.
I just wanted to thank you very much for all your help and support with Max’s Birthday party on Saturday. We greatly appreciate how accommodating and professional your entire staff was. I must say that everyone was very impressed with just how fabulous the show was. You guys did an amazing job and Max was very happy!”
Frida W.
“I decided to hire 4 characters from Characters for Hire for my son’s 5th birthday. The children were all fully engaged for the full hour of training as well as the combat scene at the end. I was extremely pleased with the level of professionalism from all of the actors and the authenticity of the costumes, mannerisms, and voice sound alike from every character. This was a party that the children and parents will be talking about for a very long time. It was worth every penny and more!!! Thank you Nick! You are doing an amazing job and I truly appreciate the time you always set aside for the many, many hours of phone calls and emails with me to make sure everything was the way I wanted it! You went above and beyond and I highly recommend this company and the professional actors that work for you!”
Renel C.
“Hired Characters for Hire for my daughters 5th Birthday and boy was she excited! Character was great with the kids and all had a great time! Would recommend this company in a heartbeat!”
Michael B.
“Hired characters to come to my son’s 5th birthday party. The kids loved it and made it a memorable experience. He battled them and then they all took turns taking photos with him. It wasn’t cheap by any means but in my opinion, it was worth the cost. Definitely a great alternative to the magician/clown options out there for kids entertainment.”
Chuckles W.