Virtual Auditions: Howl-O-Scream Scare Actor | Seaworld San Diego

join the howl-o-scream scare squad – virtual audition! Are you ready to bring the screams to life? Howl-o-scream at seaworld san diego is looking for energetic, creative, and fearless performers to join our scare squad for the 2026 season! This requisition is exclusively for howl-o-scream scare actor roles. If you're ready to haunt pathways, terrify guests, and bring our haunted environments to life, we want to see what you've got!

scare actors may be considered for a variety of performance opportunities, including: 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.

• must be at least 18 years of age.
• high school diploma or equivalent required.
• must have flexible availability thursday through sunday throughout the scheduled event dates.
• howl-o-scream 2026 runs friday, september 11 – sunday, november 1.
• 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.
• must be comfortable performing indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and temperatures.
• ability to work varying shifts, including opening, closing, and after-hours rehearsals.
• must be able to accept performance feedback and adapt accordingly.
• must be comfortable with atmospheric effects such as strobes, fog, smoke, haze, mist, bubbles, snow, scents, etc.
• must be comfortable performing a variety of vocalizations, including screams, gasps, wails, and vocal manipulation.
• must be comfortable performing in multi-layered clothing, face masks (partial or full), wigs, and other theatrical costuming.
• must be able to stand, sit, kneel, crawl, lay down, squat, bend, reach, and/or jump repeatedly throughout a shift.
• must be able to positively interact with guests and team members of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
• strong verbal communication skills required.
• must be flexible in work locations based on business needs and show placement.
• being a team player is essential to becoming a successful member of the scare squad!

• deliver spine-tingling performances and unforgettable scares.
• join an award-winning halloween event.
• collaborate with our production and entertainment teams.
• participate in exclusive employee events and special previews.
• become part of the seaworld entertainment community and make memories that last beyond the season.

compensation 19.00 usd per hour

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.

whether you’re a singer, dancer, actor, or performer, our parks are waiting for you. From thrilling live shows to captivating character interactions, there’s a role for everyone.

actors - great stage presence and interactive comedic skills that excel ors perform in multiple high-energy shows per day, on our stages and streets, to connect with our guests and create memories that last a lifetime.

costumed characters - personable, animated people with fun, outgoing personalities to bring sesame street characters to life. Share the joy of entertaining children and other guests as a costumed character by greeting guests, shaking hands, posing for pictures, and giving hugs. Costumed character performers also act as a character escort to assist with guest interactions.

dancers - demonstrate technical proficiency in a variety of styles including jazz, musical theatre, ballet, and modern. Partnering skills, break dancing, tumbling, tap, or other specialties are a plus. Dancers perform in multiple high-energy shows per day to connect with our guests and create memories that last a lifetime.

event performers - bring our special and seasonal events to life such as event host, culinary performers and santa's helpers.

instrumentalists - proficient in percussion, brass, woodwinds or guitar. All instrumentalists should have the ability to play varying styles ranging from pop/rock to motown to gospel and must be able to memorize music for shows and perform with great stage presence.

scare squad - enthusiastic performers, who are passionate about halloween, to add fun and scary excitement to our award-winning howl-o-scream events.

vocalists - great energy and stage presence who can demonstrate technical proficiency in a variety of styles including pop, rock, musical theatre, classical, contemporary, and a cappella vocal styling. Capacity to hear/sing harmonies is a must. Sight reading skills are not required but are preferred. Vocalists perform in multiple high-energy shows per day to connect with our guests and create memories that last a lifetime.