Scare Actor - Magic Screams

Magic Springs Theme and WaterparkHot Springs, AR
Onsite

About The Position

Step into the shadows and become part of the fright! As a Scare Actor, you’ll bring Magic Screams to life (…or back from the dead) by immersing guests in spine-tingling encounters they’ll never forget. You’ll master your character’s story, work with chilling special effects, and deliver consistent, high-energy performances - all while keeping safety and guest enjoyment as your top priorities. If you love Halloween, performing, and giving people goosebumps, this is the role for you!

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Must be able to work weekends from September 26th through October 31st in the evenings.
  • Must be okay with having a full face of makeup and/or prosthetics applied daily.
  • Must be able to wear a costume for the entirety of a shift.
  • Must be comfortable working in dark, loud, fog-filled haunted attractions.
  • Must be comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
  • Must be able to walk, stand, and perform for up to eight hours a shift.
  • Requires occasional kneeling and bending.
  • Requires occasional reaching above shoulder, pushing and pulling.
  • Requires occasional lifting and carrying of up to 30 pounds.
  • Requires occasional carrying of up to 100 pounds with the assistance of a two-wheel hand truck.
  • Requires manual and bi-manual dexterity, fine and gross motor skills, hand/eye coordination, corrected 20/20 vision, hearing and speech.

Nice To Haves

  • Acting, theater, or improv experience.
  • Prior haunted attraction experience.
  • Outgoing, guest-satisfaction mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Portray assigned character(s) consistently and convincingly throughout the entirety of scheduled shifts.
  • Interact with guests using approved scare techniques while maintaining a safe environment for guests and other team members.
  • Follow event plans, guidelines, and supervisor directions at all times.
  • Operate or interact with props and other scenic elements as instructed.
  • Maintain assigned costume(s), makeup, and other equipment – Reporting issues to the zone supervisor.
  • Monitor guest reactions and adjust performance to ensure an enjoyable experience.

Benefits

  • FREE team member season pass
  • FREE bring-a-friend day tickets
  • FREE and discounted admission to a network of parks/attractions nationwide
  • Merchandise discounts
  • Career development and leadership opportunities.
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