LIVE AUDITIONS | Howl-O-Scream Scare Actor | 08/20 | 6PM | SeaWorld San Diego

Join the Howl-O-Scream Scare Team at SeaWorld San Diego!

What's in Store for You:

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. Here's what you'll do:

• 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: 🧞‍

• Haunted House Performers: Stationary and active roles available. Some scripted dialogue required
• Pathway Scare Performers: Roaming and interactive positions on guest pathways
• M.C./Event Host/Vignette Performers: Scripted, high-energy characters for stage or street events
• Specialty Performers: Including contortionists, sliders, and stilt walkers (drywall-style stilts)
• DJs: Live mixing experience preferred
• Internal Ambassadors: Please be sure to submit your application through Sea Port/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

• August 20 – Thursday, Regular and Specialty Role Auditions 6pm
• August 22 – Saturday, Regular and Specialty Role Auditions 1pm

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 (st