LIVE AUDITION | Aug 4 - 9:30 AM | Halloween Spooktacular – Costume Character/Hos

Roles Being Cast: DJs and Show Hosts

Join the Spooktacular Entertainment Team at SeaWorld San Diego! Audition Information: Date: Tuesday, Aug 4, 2026 Check In Time: 9:30 AM Location: Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute 2595 Ingraham Street San Diego, CA 92109
Costume Characters, Hosts & DJs SeaWorld San Diego is seeking energetic, enthusiastic performers to help bring our family-friendly Halloween celebration, Spooktacular, to life! Spooktacular is SeaWorld's daytime Halloween event filled with music, dancing, costumes, trick-or-treating, and unforgettable family fun. We're looking for talented individuals who love entertaining guests and creating memorable experiences for children and families.
Roles Being Cast: DJs and Show Hosts

Keep the party going as the soundtrack to Spooktacular! We're looking for high-energy, family-friendly DJs and Show Hosts who can engage guests of all ages, create a fun atmosphere, and keep families dancing throughout the day. Strong microphone skills and the ability to read a crowd are a plus.
Costume Characters

Bring Halloween to life as one of our fang-tastic Spooktacular & Baby Shark characters. Performers should be comfortable interacting with guests without speaking, posing for photos, and creating memorable experiences for families.
Requirements: Height ranges: 5'0\"–5'3\", 5'3\"–5'5\", 5’6” – 5’10”
Slim build to fit existing costumes
Comfortable performing both outdoors and indoors
Ability to emote to music
Mermaid Performers

Step into an enchanting underwater world as one of Spooktacular's resident mermaids. Performers will engage guests through immersive interactions, storytelling, and magical photo opportunities in a beautifully themed setting. If you enjoy creating memorable guest experiences while staying in character, this is a unique opportunity to bring the magic of the sea to life.
Requirements: Heights and sizes are flexible
Strong improvisation and guest interaction skills preferred
Ability to remain in character while interacting with guests of all ages
Comfortable performing outdoors in a themed costume
What to Bring

Current résumé
Headshot (preferred)
Comfortable attire for movement and appropriate footwear
Water bottle
Positive attitude and high energy
Event Dates & Availability

Spooktacular performances will take place every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from September 11, 2026 to November 2, 2026. Rehearsals will begin in August 2026. Candidates must be available for rehearsals as scheduled, including weekday and evening rehearsals.
Pay Rate

$19.00+ per hour, depending on role, experience, and performer assignment.
What It Takes to Join the Team

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Previous experience in dance, theatre, live entertainment, theme park entertainment, or related performance fields preferred.
Strong guest service and communication skills.
Ability to perform in front of large audiences and interact with guests of all ages.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to accept performance feedback and adapt accordingly.
Comfortable working around theatrical effects including fog, haze, bubbles, scents, and other show elements.
Ability to stand, walk, dance, bend, kneel, squat, and perform repetitive physical movements for extended periods.
Must be able to work weekends, holidays, rehearsals, and special events as scheduled.
Must demonstrate professionalism, reliability, enthusiasm, and a positive team-oriented attitude.
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.
Whether you’re a singer, dancer, actor, or performer, our parks are waiting for you. From thrilling live shows to captivating character interactions, there’s a role for everyone.
Actors - Great stage presence and interactive comedic skills that excel at improvisation.
Actors perform in multiple high-energy shows per day, on our stages and streets, to connect with our guests and create memories that last a lifetime.
Costumed Characters - Personable, animated people with fun, outgoing personalities to bring Sesame Street® characters to life. Share the joy of entertaining children and other guests as a costumed character by greeting guests, shaking hands, posing for pictures, and giving hugs. Costumed character performers also act as a character escort to assist with guest interactions.
Dancers - Demonstrate technical proficiency in a variety of styles including jazz, musical theatre, ballet, and modern. Partnering skills, break dancing, tumbling, tap, or other specialties are a plus. Dancers perform in multiple high-energy shows per day to connect with our guests and create memories that last a lifetime.
Event Performers - Bring our special and seasonal events to life such as Event Host, Culinary Performers and Santa's Helpers.
Instrumentalists - Proficient in percussion, brass, woodwinds or guitar. All instrumentalists should have the ability to play varying styles ranging from pop/rock to Motown to gospel and must be able to memorize music for shows and perform with great stage presence.
Scare Squad - Enthusiastic performers, who are passionate about Halloween, to add fun and scary excitement to our award-winning Howl-O-Scream events.
Vocalists - Great energy and stage presence who can demonstrate technical proficiency in a variety of styles including pop, rock, musical theatre, classical, contemporary, and a cappella vocal styling. Capacity to hear/sing harmonies is a must. Sight reading skills are not required but are preferred. Vocalists perform in multiple high-energy shows per day to connect with our guests and create memories that last a lifetime.

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