Howl-O-Scream Scare Squad Performer
About The Position
Experience the spine-chilling excitement as Busch Gardens Williamsburg celebrates over 25 years of Howl-O-Scream! Join our team to deliver terrifying chills and thrills as dusk descends and the creatures of the night awaken. This role involves providing top-notch quality product to guests, being part of award-winning Scare-event performances, and maintaining creative integrity. Opportunities for leadership roles, participation in employee-only events, and making lifelong friendships within the Entertainment Family are available. The event runs from Friday, September 11th to Sunday, November 1st.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Must attend a live audition.
- Be a team player and have a positive attitude.
- Must have great showmanship.
- Ability to stand, sit, kneel, crawl, lay down, and/or jump up repeatedly for duration of shift.
- Flexibility in schedule and availability for the duration of the event.
- Must be able to work long sets (multiple hours) doing repetitive movement and vocalizations.
- Must be able to wear make-up and masks.
- Must be comfortable working in dark conditions, extreme temperatures, and around theatrical effects such as stage fog, lighting effects, and sound effects.
- Experience is not required, just a passion for Halloween!
- Must attend any in-person audition.
- You will be asked to learn a dance combination and participate in improve and athletic stamina exercises.
- 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.
- 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
- Opportunities for leadership roles (i.e. Performance Captain).
- Sight reading skills are not required but are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide top notch quality product to our seasoned guests and first-time visitors.
- Be a part of award-winning Scare-event performances while maintaining creative integrity.
- Participate in all physical and vocal warmups and cool downs.
- Performers entertain guests in various ways, including but not limited to actors, costumed characters or specialty talent (such as stilt-walking and bungee harness).
- Bring our special and seasonal events to life such as Event Host, Culinary Performers and Santa's Helpers.
- Enthusiastic performers, who are passionate about Halloween, to add fun and scary excitement to our award-winning Howl-O-Scream events.
Benefits
- Opportunities for leadership roles (i.e. Performance Captain).
- Limited opportunities to participate in employee-only events such as ride nights & special event previews.
- Enjoy employee discounts and complimentary tickets to all United Parks & Resorts locations (excluding Discovery Cove Resorts).
- Make lifelong friendships and be a part of a legendary Entertainment Family.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
