Scare Actor

Scare Actor – Fright Fest Entertainment

Wild Waves Theme & Waterpark

Position Summary

Wild Waves Theme & Waterpark is seeking energetic, creative, and enthusiastic performers to join our Fright Fest Entertainment Team as Scare Actors. Scare Actors play a key role in delivering immersive, high-energy, and thrilling experiences for our guests by portraying frightening characters in haunted houses, scare zones, and throughout the park during the annual Fright Fest event.

This is a fast-paced, performance-based role ideal for individuals who enjoy acting, improvisation, and creating memorable guest experiences in a themed environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Portray a variety of horror-themed characters in haunted attractions, scare zones, and park pathways

• Perform scares, character movements, and improvisation while maintaining safety and professionalism

• Remain in character at all times while on stage and maintain high energy throughout assigned shifts

• Follow direction from Entertainment Supervisors, Stage Managers, and Leadership

• Attend all required auditions, rehearsals, training sessions, and costume fittings

• Wear assigned costumes, masks, makeup, and/or prosthetics as required for the role

• Adhere to all park safety standards, performance guidelines, and operational procedures

• Monitor assigned performance areas and report safety concerns, guest issues, or operational needs to leadership

• Support a positive team environment while delivering an exciting and frightening guest experience

Skills, Requirements & Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older

• Availability to work nights, weekends, and all scheduled Fright Fest dates, including Halloween

• Prior acting, theater, dance, or performance experience preferred but not required

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team

• Comfortable wearing costumes, masks, makeup, and prosthetics for extended periods

• Ability to remain in character and perform repetitive movements throughout a shift

• Comfortable working in environments with loud noises, fog, flashing lights, darkness, and heightened guest emotions

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Ability to stand, walk, crouch, and perform physical movements for extended periods

• Some roles require outdoor performance, resulting in exposure to varying weather conditions and temperatures

• Performance areas may include large hills, stairs, uneven surfaces, and dimly lit environments

• Ability to navigate tight spaces, backstage areas, and crowded guest environments

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this role.

Additional Information

• All roles require an audition and/or casting interview, including returning performers

• Training and costume fittings will be scheduled prior to opening weekend

• This is a seasonal position, with hours varying based on event dates and operational needs

Join us… if you dare.
Apply today and help bring nightmares to life at Fright Fest at Wild Waves Theme & Waterpark.