Scare Squad Alumni Auditions- Invite Only
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Williamsburg, VA, United States
SEASONAL POSITION
Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. As a key member of our team, you’ll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you’re dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!
About This Role
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.
Howl‑O‑Scream 2026 runs
Friday, September 11th - Sunday, November 1st.
Auditions
Saturday, June 6th: 10 AM - 4 PM
Sunday, June 7th: 10 AM - 4 PM
Alumni Auditions are for INVITED SCARE SQUAD ALUMNI ONLY. If you did not receive an email invitation, please visit our auditions or careers page to apply for a general audition. Invited Scare Squad Alumni should follow the emailed instructions to register for Alumni Auditions, including completing this application and all registration forms and sign‑ups. Please email BGWScare@seaworld.com with any questions.
Current Busch Gardens or Water Country USA Ambassadors must audition on 7/23/26 or 7/25/26 and are therefore ineligible to audition at Alumni Auditions. Please apply internally for these dates, accessed via “Career Opportunities” on SEA Port.
What You Get To Do
Be a part of award‑winning Scare‑event performances and provide a top‑note quality scare product to our seasoned guests and first‑time visitors.
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 and Resorts (except Discovery Cove).
Explore opportunities for leadership roles (i.e. Captain).
Make lifelong friendships and join a legendary Entertainment Family.
What It Takes To Succeed
Must be at least 16 years old.
Our performers entertain our guests in various ways, including but not limited to actors, costumed characters or specialty talent (such as stilt‑walking and bungee harness).
Must attend a live audition.
We are looking for outgoing performers who can tell a story through their performance. Must have great showmanship.
Roles may be based on characteristics such as height, physical type, gender, and any other attribute that aligns with the creative vision for our Howl‑O‑Scream characters.
Be a team player and have a positive attitude.
Participate in all physical and vocal warmups and cool downs.
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/or 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!
Benefits
FREE park admission
Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
Scholarship opportunities
Exclusive employee events and giveaways
EEO Employer
SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.
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Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. As a key member of our team, you’ll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you’re dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!
About This Role
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.
Howl‑O‑Scream 2026 runs
Friday, September 11th - Sunday, November 1st.
Auditions
Saturday, June 6th: 10 AM - 4 PM
Sunday, June 7th: 10 AM - 4 PM
Alumni Auditions are for INVITED SCARE SQUAD ALUMNI ONLY. If you did not receive an email invitation, please visit our auditions or careers page to apply for a general audition. Invited Scare Squad Alumni should follow the emailed instructions to register for Alumni Auditions, including completing this application and all registration forms and sign‑ups. Please email BGWScare@seaworld.com with any questions.
Current Busch Gardens or Water Country USA Ambassadors must audition on 7/23/26 or 7/25/26 and are therefore ineligible to audition at Alumni Auditions. Please apply internally for these dates, accessed via “Career Opportunities” on SEA Port.
What You Get To Do
Be a part of award‑winning Scare‑event performances and provide a top‑note quality scare product to our seasoned guests and first‑time visitors.
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 and Resorts (except Discovery Cove).
Explore opportunities for leadership roles (i.e. Captain).
Make lifelong friendships and join a legendary Entertainment Family.
What It Takes To Succeed
Must be at least 16 years old.
Our performers entertain our guests in various ways, including but not limited to actors, costumed characters or specialty talent (such as stilt‑walking and bungee harness).
Must attend a live audition.
We are looking for outgoing performers who can tell a story through their performance. Must have great showmanship.
Roles may be based on characteristics such as height, physical type, gender, and any other attribute that aligns with the creative vision for our Howl‑O‑Scream characters.
Be a team player and have a positive attitude.
Participate in all physical and vocal warmups and cool downs.
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/or 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!
Benefits
FREE park admission
Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
Scholarship opportunities
Exclusive employee events and giveaways
EEO Employer
SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.
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