Seasonal Scare Actor

About the role

As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you! Come join the screams and be a part of our Howl-O-Scream 2026 Scare Acting team! We are looking for fresh blood, so if you want to be part of the haunt, now is the time! Howl-O-Scream Season is open September through November 2026. Schedule your audition time! Auditions will take place most Friday and Saturdays through August. More details provided upon scheduling.

Compensation

• First Year: $15 per hour
• Returner: $15.50
• Incentive Pay Starting 9/24: Work 5 productive hours after 6pm on event nights and earn an extra $1 on the hour!

Responsibilities

• Performing as characters to startle and scare guests at Busch Gardens Tampa Howl-O-Scream
• Consistently performing multiple scares repetitively throughout the night of the event (some scare positions may involve strenuous physical activity)
• Being responsible for clocking in and out at the beginning and end of assigned shifts
• Taking and implementing direction from persons of authority
• Maintaining a tidy and safe work area
• Working well with a diverse group of co-workers
• Performers are expected to supply their own black pants, black socks, black shoes, and black shirt

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be available to work potentially between 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM on rehearsal and event nights
• Must be available majority of event nights. Availability will be one factor used in determining employment offer and/or role placement
• Many, but not all positions, require wearing makeup (provided by BGT). Some positions require wearing a costume mask, helmet, wig, or hat (provided by BGT)
• Costumes for characters will be provided by BGT and will remain the property of BGT
• Must be able to perform assigned character for up to 2 hours at a time. Performance may include standing, walking, or other strenuous physical activity
• Perform the following physical activities on a frequent basis: stand, walk, climb, bend floor-to-waist/waist-to-overhead and reach overhead, simple grasp, and fine manipulation tasks
• Work both indoors and outdoors, exposed to a variety of weather conditions
• Position may be exposed to heat/cold temperature extremes, chemical, fumes/dust/odor, atmospheric lighting/strobe lighting/dim lighting
• Based on needs and availability, some positions may not work every night of the event

Benefits

• 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