Howl-O-Scream Scare Squad Performer – Live Audition Saturday August 16, 2025, 12 pm to 3 pm

Experience the spine-chilling excitement as Busch Gardens Williamsburg celebrates 25 years of Howl-O-Scream! Join our team to deliver terrifying chills and thrills as dusk descends and the creatures of the night awaken.  

Scare Squad members will be eligible for a $200 bonus. Scare Squad Alumni? Earn special incentive pay!

LIVE AUDITION INFORMATION: 

Arrival Instructions: All Applicants should come through the Employee Entrance Gate off of Rt. 60 and let the Security Guard know they are here for the Howl-O-Scream Audition. Applicants will then turn right and park in the employee lot by the Entertainment Administrative office. 

Audition: Once you have arrived, our audition staff will walk you through the paperwork and audition process. Auditions include movement and vocal exercises, but don't worry - no experience necessary! While attending the audition does not guarantee you a role, we will talk through the next steps once your audition concludes.  

Howl-O-Scream 2025 runs Friday, September 6th - Sunday, November 3rd.  

If you are a current Busch Gardens Williamsburg OR Water Country USA employee, contact BGWScare@seaworld.com for more information prior to the audition. 

What you get to do: 

• Provide top notch quality product to our seasoned guests and first-time visitors. 

• Be a part of award-winning Scare-event performances while maintaining creative integrity. 

• Opportunities for leadership roles (i.e. Captain). 

• Limited opportunities to participate in employee-only events such as ride nights & special event previews. 

• Enjoy employee discounts and complimentary tickets to all SeaWorld parks (except Discovery Cove). 

• Make lifelong friendships and be a part of a legendary Entertainment Family. 

What it takes to succeed: 

• Must be at least 16 years old. 

• Our performers entertain our guests in various ways, including but not limited to actors, costumed characters or specialty talent (such as stilt-walking and bungee harness). 

• We look for outgoing performers who can also tell a story through their performance. Must have great showmanship. 

• Roles may be based on characteristics such as height, physical type, gender, and any other attribute that aligns with the creative vision for our Howl-O-Scream characters 

• Must attend a live audition. 

• Be a team player and have a positive attitude. 

• Participate in all physical and vocal warmups and cool downs. 

• Ability to stand, sit, kneel, crawl, lay down, and/or jump up repeatedly for duration of shift. 

• Flexibility in schedule and availability for the duration of the event. 

• Must be able to work long sets (multiple hours) doing repetitive movement and vocalizations. 

• Must be able to wear make-up and masks. 

• Must be comfortable working in dark conditions, extreme temperatures, and around theatrical effects such as stage fog, lighting effects, and sound effects. 

• Experience is not required, just a pa