Job Description
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. Here's what you'll do:
- 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: Please be sure to submit your application through SeaPort/Workday to be considered.
- Prior Ambassadors: If you haven’t already done so recently, please complete the attached Rehire Review Form and email it to SWCRec@seaworld.com You may also download the form HERE
Auditions:
AUDITION DATES – LIVE & IN-PERSON
All auditions held at the Hubbs Research Institute
2595 Ingraham St, San Diego, CA 92109
- June 13th – Saturday, Regular and Specialty Role Auditions, 12:00pm – 3pm
- June 18th – Thursday, Regular and Specialty Role Auditions, 6pm – 8pm
- June 25th – Thursday, Regular and Specialty Role Auditions, 6pm – 8pm
- June 27th – Saturday, Regular and Specialty Role Auditions 1pm – 3pm
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, see below
- Specialty Performer
- 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.
- Must be flexible in work locations as placement will depend on business needs and career development opportunities.
- Ability to openly accept performance feedback/critiques and adapt accordingly.
- Being a team player is a must and the key to being successful as a Scare Squad Performer.
Compensation:
Ready to Haunt the Night?
Bring your energy, creativity, and scare skills to Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld San Diego — where every scream counts!
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.
