Howl-O-Scream Scare Squad Performer

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc.Busch Gardens Williamsburg, SC
Onsite

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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