Haunted Maze Actor
About The Position
Asphalt Green is seeking energetic, expressive, and dependable performers to portray assigned characters in its annual Halloween programming at the Upper East Side campus. Actors bring the Haunted Maze to life by interacting with guests, following performance direction, and helping create an immersive, fun, and memorable experience. The role includes a required dress rehearsal and performances during Asphalt Screams and Halloween programming. It is a short-term seasonal opportunity for people who enjoy performing, interacting with guests, collaborating with a creative team, and contributing energy to live events. Actors perform assigned characters and remain in character during their scheduled performance periods, using movement, expression, voice, timing, and body language in accordance with the maze’s theme, storyline, and creative direction. They interact appropriately with guests of different ages and comfort levels, follow directions from event leadership, collaborate with other performers and staff, and help maintain an organized, safe, and engaging experience. The role is temporary, part-time, and fully onsite at Asphalt Green’s Upper East Side campus. Candidates must be available for the required dress rehearsal on October 28, Asphalt Screams on October 30, and Halloween Day on October 31. The event environment may include dim lighting, theatrical fog and fog machines, lasers, strobe or flashing lights, loud music and sound effects, costumes, props, crowds, and other special effects. The role may involve extended periods of activity, walking, repeated movement, and speaking or projecting the voice. Reasonable accommodations may be considered where applicable.
Requirements
- Comfort performing in front of and interacting with guests.
- Ability to follow creative and event direction.
- Strong communication and listening skills.
- Reliability and punctuality.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Ability to maintain energy and focus throughout a live event.
- Comfort working in a themed, dimly lit, and active event environment.
- Ability to remain professional while staying in character.
- Availability for all required rehearsal and event dates: October 28, October 30, and October 31.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Acting, theater, performance, or improv experience.
- Experience performing at live events.
- Experience with haunted attractions, Halloween events, or immersive entertainment.
- Experience working with families, children, or public-facing events.
- Dance, movement, character performance, or similar experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform an assigned character or role within the Haunted Maze and stay in character throughout assigned performance periods.
- Use movement, expression, voice, timing, and body language to create an engaging guest experience.
- Follow the maze’s established theme, storyline, creative direction, and adjustments provided during rehearsal and event execution.
- Interact with guests to support a fun, immersive, and appropriately spooky experience, adjusting interactions when appropriate.
- Maintain professionalism and ensure guest interactions are appropriate and consistent with Asphalt Green expectations.
- Attend the required dress rehearsal, learn character expectations, positioning, timing, and movement, and participate in walkthroughs and practice runs.
- Become familiar with the maze layout and assigned performance area, and be ready to perform at the scheduled event start time.
- Follow direction from the Events Coordinator, Haunted Maze Leads, and other designated event staff.
- Collaborate with other actors and staff, maintain awareness of timing and spacing, and communicate concerns or support needs to event staff.
- Follow event, facility, and safety procedures; remain aware of guests, props, temporary walls, equipment, and other performers.
- Avoid physical contact with guests unless specifically directed and approved as part of the experience.
- Immediately report safety concerns, injuries, or guest issues to event leadership.
- Arrive on time and remain available for the full assigned shift.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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