Job Description

Job Location: Schiller Park, IL 60176

Position Type: Seasonal

Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

Job Title: Actor (Seasonal)

Step into the excitement of Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group, the nation’s leader in immersive, story-driven live events and haunted attractions. As part of our seasonal team, you’ll help create unforgettable experiences that thrill and delight guests—from heart-pounding haunted houses to innovative special events. With a legacy of pushing the boundaries of themed entertainment and a culture fueled by creativity, collaboration, and fun, you’ll join a passionate community that brings world-class scares and smiles to life.

Returning applicants: If you have worked for Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group in a prior season, please contact your location manager directly regarding rehire status. Do not submit a new application through the online system.

Job Summary

As a Seasonal Actor at our attractions and special events, you will play a pivotal role in delivering electrifying, immersive, and memorable experiences for every guest. You will fully embody your assigned character, performing with energy and authenticity to evoke genuine thrills, excitement, and engagement. Working collaboratively with fellow cast and crew, you will help maintain a consistently immersive environment, ensuring every visitor leaves with unforgettable memories.

Key Responsibilities

Performance and Character Immersion

• Inhabit your assigned character fully, maintaining a consistent and authentic persona whenever visible to guests.
• Use strong improvisational skills to engage spontaneously and convincingly with guests.
• Adjust your performance in real time based on guest reactions and supervisor feedback.

Guest Experience and Interaction

• Deliver well-timed scares or character interactions to guide guest flow and maintain pacing.
• Incorporate creative ad‑libbing and unscripted moments to create personalized guest experiences.
• Use voice, physicality, and stage presence to support the story and heighten excitement.

Attraction- or Event-Specific Performance

• Tailor performance style to the specific theme, storyline, and atmosphere of your assigned area or maze.
• Integrate props, set pieces, and environmental effects into your performance safely and effectively.

Teamwork and Adaptability

• Take direction from supervisors and adapt to role changes based on event needs and guest volume.
• Communicate and collaborate with fellow actors, operations, and technical staff to support smooth, high-quality show operations.

Safety and Compliance

• Remain alert to safety concerns, guest issues, or policy violations and report them promptly.
• Follow all safety procedures, costume and makeup guidelines, and operational protocols to protect yourself, your team, and our guests.

QualificationsPosition Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of hire.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by event schedules.
• Comfortable working in dark, loud, and themed environments with strobe effects, fog, and close guest interaction.

This is a seasonal position tied to select events produced by Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group. Employment is at-will, and there is no guarantee of continued or repeat employment in future seasons or events.