LIVE AUDITIONS | Howl-O-Scream Scare Actor | 6/13 | 12PM - 3PM | SeaWorld San Diego |

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc.•San Diego, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Howl-O-Scream Scare Team at SeaWorld San Diego! As a Howl-O-Scream Scare Actor (Performer II), you'll dive into an array of chillingly fun responsibilities, ensuring our guests leave with lasting spooky memories. You will deliver spine-tingling performances and scares to our thrill-seeking guests, join an award-winning Scare-Event, dive into exclusive employee-only events like ride nights and special previews, collaborate with our production team to elevate Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld San Diego, and form lifelong bonds within the SeaWorld Entertainment Community.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Bring your animated, fun, and outgoing personality!
Ability to openly accept performance feedback/critiques and adapt accordingly.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme temperatures while maintaining a high-level of professionalism and performance skills.
Ability to work varying shifts and hours based on park operational schedule – i.e. ability to work opening and closing shifts, as well as after-hour rehearsals.
Able to work in an environment with atmospheric effects (strobes, fog, smoke, haze, mist, bubbles, snow, scents, etc.).
Must have strong verbal communication skills.
Must be able to stand, sit and/or walk for prolonged periods of time.
Position engages in the following physical activities: kneeling, squatting, bend floor-to-waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks.
Ability to stand, sit, kneel, crawl, lay down, and/or jump up repeatedly for the duration of your shift.
Must be comfortable with the possibility of performing in multi-layered clothing, face masks (partial, or full), wigs, and other theatrical costuming.
Position also engages in a variety of vocalizations such as: sudden screams, gasps, wails, vocal manipulation, etc.
You will be asked to learn a dance combination and participate in improve and athletic stamina exercises.
Please wear form fitting dance attire that allows a full range of movement and tennis or jazz shoes.
Please do not wear jeans.
Prepare a resume and headshot, which will be retained by the audition team.

Nice To Haves

Previous guest experience in a high-volume capacity preferred.
Previous experience in Theme Park Entertainment, Dance, Theatre, or related field is preferred.
DJ (live mixing experience preferred).
Costumed character auditions are based primarily on movement, non-verbal communication, and physical coordination.
Please arrive early enough to stretch and warm up before the audition begins.

Responsibilities

Deliver spine-tingling performances and scares to our thrill-seeking guests.
Join an award-winning Scare-Event.
Dive into exclusive employee-only events like ride nights and special previews.
Collaborate with our production team to elevate Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld San Diego.
Form lifelong bonds within the SeaWorld Entertainment Community.
Haunted House Performers: Stationary and active roles available. Some scripted dialogue required.
Pathway Scare Performers: Roaming and interactive positions on guest pathways.
M.C./Event Host/Vignette Performers: Scripted, high-energy characters for stage or street events.
Specialty Performers: Including contortionists, sliders, and stilt walkers (drywall-style stilts).
DJs: Live mixing experience preferred.
Consistently and expertly executes stage direction and show content as directed by Event and Show Producers and Entertainment Leadership.
Must be able to positively interact with park guests and team members of all ages, ethnic/cultural backgrounds and/or languages, and individuals with special needs.
Must be flexible in work locations as placement will depend on business needs and career development opportunities.
Ability to openly accept performance feedback/critiques and adapt accordingly.
Being a team player is a must and the key to being successful as a Scare Squad Performer.