Scare Squad Performer

Experience the spine-chilling excitement as Busch Gardens Williamsburg celebrates over 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!

APPLY NOW AND SCHEDULE YOUR LIVE AUDITION !

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 dont 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 the Entertainment department 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 just a passion for Halloween!

• Must attend any in-person audition.