LAST CALL!!! VIRTUAL AUDITIONS: Howl-O-Scream Scare Actor Role | SeaWorld San Diego

About the role

SeaWorld is seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard‑working individuals to join the Howl‑O‑Scream Scare Squad for the 2026 season. As a Scare Actor you will help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to guests while delivering spine‑tingling performances in a fast‑paced, award‑winning Halloween event.

Scare Actor Roles

• Haunted House Performers – Stationary and active roles; some scripted dialogue may be required.
• Pathway Scare Performers – Roaming, interactive performers who engage with guests throughout the park.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Flexible availability Thursday through Sunday throughout the scheduled event dates.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Previous guest experience in a high‑volume environment preferred.
• Previous experience in theme park entertainment, dance, theatre, or a related field preferred.
• Comfort performing indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and temperatures.
• Ability to work varying shifts, including opening, closing, and after‑hours rehearsals.
• Willingness to accept performance feedback and adapt accordingly.
• Comfort with atmospheric effects such as strobes, fog, smoke, haze, mist, bubbles, snow, scents, etc.
• Comfort performing a variety of vocalizations, including screams, gasps, wails, and vocal manipulation.
• Comfort performing in multi‑layered clothing, face masks (partial or full), wigs, and other theatrical costuming.
• Physical ability to stand, sit, kneel, crawl, lie down, squat, bend, reach, and/or jump repeatedly throughout a shift.
• Strong verbal communication skills and ability to positively interact with guests and team members of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
• Flexibility in work locations based on business needs and show placement.
• Team‑player mindset essential for success on the Scare Squad.

Schedule

Howl‑O‑Scream 2026 runs Friday, September 11 – Sunday, November 1. Candidates must have flexible availability Thursday through Sunday throughout the event dates, with the possibility of opening, closing, and after‑hours rehearsal shifts.

Compensation

$19.00 USD per hour

Benefits

• Free park admission.
• Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends.
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, and more.
• Scholarship opportunities.
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways.