LIVE AUDITIONS | Howl-O-Scream Scare Actor | 08/04 | 6PM | SeaWorld San Diego

At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. We've rescued over 40,000 animals and counting. Join us to bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to guests from around the world as part of our Howl-O-Scream Scare Team at SeaWorld San Diego.

About the role

As a Howl-O-Scream Scare Actor (Performer II), you'll deliver spine-tingling performances and scares to thrill-seeking guests, collaborate with our production team, and form lifelong bonds within the SeaWorld Entertainment Community. You'll also enjoy exclusive employee-only events like ride nights and special previews.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-energy, frightening performances for guests.
• Collaborate with the production team to enhance the Howl-O-Scream event.
• Perform in various roles, including:
  • Haunted House Performers (stationary and active roles, some scripted dialogue).
  • Pathway Scare Performers (roaming and interactive positions).
  • M.C./Event Host/Vignette Performers (scripted, high-energy characters for stage or street events).
  • Specialty Performers (contortionists, sliders, stilt walkers, drywall-style stilts).
  • DJs (live mixing experience preferred).
• Consistently execute stage direction and show content as directed by Event and Show Producers and Entertainment Leadership.
• Work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme temperatures, while maintaining professionalism.
• Perform physical activities such as kneeling, squatting, bending, reaching, standing, sitting, crawling, laying down, and jumping.
• Engage in vocalizations including sudden screams, gasps, wails, and vocal manipulation.
• Wear multi-layered clothing, face masks (partial or full), wigs, and other theatrical costuming.
• Positively interact with guests and team members of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
• Adapt to performance feedback and critiques.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible availability every week Thursdays through Sundays during the event (September 11 – November 1, 2026).
• Ability to work varying shifts, including opening/closing shifts and after-hour rehearsals.
• Comfortable working in environments with atmospheric effects (strobes, fog, smoke, haze, mist, bubbles, snow, scents).
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to stand, sit, and/or walk for prolonged periods.
• Previous experience in theme park entertainment, dance, theatre, or related fields is preferred.
• Previous guest experience in a high-volume capacity is preferred.

Auditions

Live and in-person auditions will be held at the Hubbs Research Institute, 2595 Ingraham St, San Diego, CA 92109 on the following dates:

• August 4 (Tuesday) – 6 PM (Regular and Specialty Role Auditions).
• August 13 (Thursday) – 6 PM (Regular and Specialty Role Auditions).
• August 15 (Saturday) – 1 PM (Regular and Specialty Role Auditions).

For specialty roles (MC/Host, Vignettes, Stilt Walker, Slider, Contortionist, DJ), bring the following to your audition:

• Headshot.
• Resume.
• 60-second villainous monologue tailored to the role(s) you're auditioning for, such as:
  • 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).

Pay

$19.00 USD per hour.

Benefits

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

Schedule

Howl-O-Scream 2026 runs from Friday, September 11th to Sunday, November 1st. Must have flexible availability every week Thursdays through Sundays during this period.