LIVE AUDITIONS | Howl-O-Scream Scare Actor | 07/30 | 6PM - 8PM | SeaWorld San Di

Join the Howl-O-Scream Scare Team at SeaWorld San Diego! What's in Store for You: As a Howl-O-Scream Scare Actor (Performer II), you'll dive into an array of chillingly fun responsibilities, ensuring our guests leave with lasting spooky memories.
Deliver spine-tingling performances and scares to our thrill-seeking guests. Join an award-winning Scare-Event. Dive into exclusive employee-only events like ride nights and special previews. Collaborate with our production team to elevate Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld San Diego. Form lifelong bonds within the SeaWorld Entertainment Community.
Spine-Chilling Roles We Need Filled

Haunted House Performers: Stationary and active roles available. Some scripted dialogue required
Pathway Scare Performers: Roaming and interactive positions on guest pathways
M.C./Event Host/Vignette Performers: Scripted, high-energy characters for stage or street events
Specialty Performers: Including contortionists, sliders, and stilt walkers (drywall-style stilts)
DJs: Live mixing experience preferred
Internal Ambassadors
Prior Ambassadors
Auditions

All auditions held at the Hubbs Research Institute 2595 Ingraham St, San Diego, CA 92109.
August 4 (Tuesday): Regular and Specialty Role Auditions 6pm
August 13 (Thursday): Regular and Specialty Role Auditions 6pm
August 15 (Saturday): Regular and Specialty Role Auditions 1pm
Audition Requirements

For those interested in auditioning for any specialty roles (MC/Host, Vignettes, Stilt Walker, Slider, Contortionist, DJ) please bring the additional material listed below to your audition:
Headshot
Resume
60 second villainous monologue (please tailor your monologue to the role(s) you would like to be considered for)
Specialty Role List

Stilt Walker
Slider
Contortionist
HOS
DJ (live mixing experience preferred)
Scaremony
Ringmaster
Carnival Barker
Vile Vignettes
Fortune Teller
Chaotic Magician
Paranormal Researcher
Research Assistant
Possessed Ghost Killer Doll
Shifty Gambler
Availability

Must have flexible availability every week Thursdays through Sundays, throughout the scheduled dates of the event. Howl-O-Scream 2026 runs Friday, September 11th - Sunday, November 1st.
What it Takes to Join the Squad

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Bring your animated, fun, and outgoing personality!
Previous guest experience in a high-volume capacity preferred.
Ability to openly accept performance feedback/critiques and adapt accordingly.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme temperatures while maintaining a high-level of professionalism and performance skills.
Ability to work varying shifts and hours based on park operational schedule – i.e. ability to work opening and closing shifts, as well as after-hour rehearsals.
Consistently and expertly executes stage direction and show content as directed by Event and Show Producers and Entertainment Leadership.
Previous experience in Theme Park Entertainment, Dance, Theatre, or related field is preferred.
Able to work in an environment with atmospheric effects (strobes, fog, smoke, haze, mist, bubbles, snow, scents, etc.).
Must be able to positively interact with park guests and team members of all ages, ethnic/cultural backgrounds and/or languages, and individuals with special needs.
Must have strong verbal communication skills.
Must be able to stand, sit and/or walk for prolonged periods of time.
Position engages in the following physical activities: kneeling, squatting, bend floor-to-waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks.
Ability to stand, sit, kneel, crawl, lay down, and/or jump up repeatedly for the duration of your shift.
Must be comfortable with the possibility of performing in multi-layered clothing, face masks (partial, or full), wigs, and other theatrical costuming.
Position also engages in a variety of vocalizations such as: sudden screams, gasps, wails, vocal manipulation, etc.
Being a team player is a must and the key to being successful as a Scare Squad Performer.
Compensation

19.00 USD per hour
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.
Role Descriptions

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.
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.
How Should I Prepare for My 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.

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