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

Join the Howl-O-Scream Scare Team

Join us and play an important part on our incredible team! 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

• Halloween Horror Nights (HOS) Haunted House Performers: Stationary and active roles available. Some scripted dialogue required.
• Halloween Horror Nights (HOS) Pathway Scare Performers: Roaming and interactive positions on guest pathways.
• Halloween Horror Nights (HOS) M.C./Event Host/Vignette Performers: Scripted, high-energy characters for stage or street events.
• Halloween Horror Nights (HOS) Specialty Performers: Including contortionists, sliders, and stilt walkers (drywall-style stilts).
• Halloween Horror Nights (HOS) DJs: Live mixing experience preferred.
• Halloween Horror Nights (HOS) 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
• July 30 - Thursday, Regular and Specialty Role Auditions 6pm – 8pm
• August 13 – Thursday, Regular and Specialty Role Auditions 6pm – 8pm
• August 15 – 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.
• 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

19.00 USD per hour

The Perks of the Position

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

EEO Employer

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.