Seasonal Scare Actor

Sea World•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Come join the screams and be a part of our Howl-O-Scream 2026 Scare Acting team! We are looking for fresh blood, so if you want to be part of the haunt, now is the time! Howl-O-Scream Season is open September through November 2026, get in NOW! Schedule your audition time! June 5th and 6th audition dates will be dedicated to our Scare Actor returners and starting June 12th, all invited to audition! Auditions will take place most Friday and Saturdays through August. More details provided upon scheduling.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be available to work potentially between 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM on rehearsal and event nights
Must be available majority of event nights.
Performers are expected to supply their own black pants, black socks, black shoes, and black shirt.
Must be able to perform assigned character for up to 2 hours at a time.
Performance may include standing, walking, or other strenuous physical activity.
Perform the following physical activities on a frequent basis: stand, walk, climb, bend floor-to-waist/waist-to-overhead and reach overhead, simple grasp, and fine manipulation task.
Work both indoors and outdoors, exposed to a variety of weather conditions.
Position may be exposed to heat/cold temperature extremes, chemical, fumes/dust/odor, atmospheric lighting/strobe lighting/dim lighting

Responsibilities

Performing as characters to startle and scare guests at Busch Gardens Tampa Howl-O-Scream
Consistently performing multiple scares repetitively throughout the night of the event (some scare positions may involve strenuous physical activity).
Being responsible for clocking in and out at the beginning and end of assigned shifts.
Taking and implementing direction from persons of authority.
Maintaining a tidy and safe work area.
Working well with a diverse group of co-workers.

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