performance artist

Job Summary
As a Seasonal Actor at our attractions and special events, you will play a pivotal role in delivering electrifying, immersive, and memorable experiences for every guest. You will fully embody your assigned character, performing with energy and authenticity to evoke genuine thrills, excitement, and engagement. Working collaboratively with fellow cast and crew, you will help maintain a consistently immersive environment, ensuring every visitor leaves with unforgettable memories. Roles are: Cast Assistant, Scare Actor, Area Lead, Breaker, Puppet, Slider and Stilts.

Key Responsibilities

Performance and Character Immersion

• Inhabit your assigned character fully, maintaining a consistent and authentic persona whenever visible to guests.
• Use strong improvisational skills to engage spontaneously and convincingly with guests.
• Adjust your performance in real time based on guest reactions and supervisor feedback.

Guest Experience and Interaction

• Deliver well-timed scares or character interactions to guide guest flow and maintain pacing.
• Incorporate creative ad‑libbing and unscripted moments to create personalized guest experiences.
• Use voice, physicality, and stage presence to support the story and heighten excitement.

Attraction- or Event-Specific Performance

• Tailor performance style to the specific theme, storyline, and atmosphere of your assigned area or maze.
• Integrate props, set pieces, and environmental effects into your performance safely and effectively.

Teamwork and Adaptability

• Take direction from supervisors and adapt to role changes based on event needs and guest volume.
• Communicate and collaborate with fellow actors, operations, and technical staff to support smooth, high-quality show operations.

Safety and Compliance

• Remain alert to safety concerns, guest issues, or policy violations and report them promptly.
• Follow all safety procedures, costume and makeup guidelines, and operational protocols to protect yourself, your team, and our guests.

Position Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age or older at the time of hire.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by event schedules.
• Comfortable working in dark, loud, and themed environments with strobe effects, fog, and close guest interaction.

Compensation & Employment Details

Hourly Rate: 17.50hr

Employment Type: Seasonal/Temporary

Expected Season Duration: Late September - Early November 2026

Work Schedule: Evenings, weekends, and holidays required during the operational season.

This is a seasonal/temporary position with an anticipated end date. Employment beyond the stated season is not guaranteed