FAQs

Payment USUALLY arrives 6-8 weeks after the event. Be sure to file all paperwork immediately following event. If we do not receive your paperwork within 2 days of the event, checks may be delayed.

Checks cannot be issued without paperwork.

Forms we need are:
o TMO independent contractor Agreement
o IRS W-9 Form completed with signature
o Job Sheet for each event
o Possibly client specific paperwork pertaining to the character played

Per IRS law, if you are paid $600 or more in a year by TMO, we must issue a 1099-MISC form at the end of that year. Tax laws require you declare this as income on your taxes and you will be responsible for tax payments as such.

*Clean clothes to change into and out of... you'll sweat so prepare as if going to the gym. Bandanas or sweatbands are recommended.

*We suggest you bring bottled drinking water; we ask clients to supply this but sometimes it does not happen.

*Your job sheet which you'll need to have signed by the on site contact or a management rep. following the event as confirmation of your appearance. 

*Please document any problems, concerns or mishaps that may have occurred since this serves as our official record of the event. We welcome constructive criticism!

TMO would like to constantly improve it services to clients as well as performers- comments you make are valuable in shaping our future!

Reliability: first and foremost. If you have a record of being on-time/early to events, you'll be called before someone who can break-dance in costume but inconsistently arrives as scheduled.

Professionalism: Always be professional when IN and OUT of costume. Follow the rules and don't make inappropriate moves in costume. Be polite, kind, attentive, humble and understanding out of costume.

Credentials: Past jobs successfully done, other mascots you have played or currently play for other teams, companies or organizations. 

We're happy to put you in touch with someone in your local area who can show you the ropes and direct you to local opportunities for additional experience and training.

Educational resources- books and videos from costume manufacturer & sports organizations. There are also extensive mascot training camps offered by veteran sports mascots. The camps are great opportunities to network with other mascots and learn about the business of sports mascots. If you cannot afford the camps, networking with your local sports mascot is still a good start.

Bear in mind you will likely be expected to do quite a bit of volunteer work as you learn the ropes.

Depending on client needs your skill level and length of time you've been a part of TMO, the pay ranges from $20 per hour to $35 hour with the majority filling right in the middle of that range. When we contact you for an event we will discuss your pay rate for that event.

Rates vary from client to client so they will do likewise from event to event.