Actor

Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group in Denver is seeking a seasonal actor to inhabit and portray a character across haunted attractions and events.

You will engage guests with authentic persona, improvise interactions, and adapt performances to guest reactions while maintaining safety and storytelling pace.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old at the time of hire.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States (E-Verify).
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Able to work in dark, loud environments with strobe effects.

Responsibilities

• Perform as assigned character with consistent persona.
• Engage spontaneously with guests using improvisational skills.
• Adapt performances based on guest reactions and supervisor feedback.
• Deliver scares and interactions to guide guest flow.
• Coordinate with operations and staff for safe, high-quality shows.

Skills

Character immersion

Improvisation

Guest interaction

Safety awareness

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Actor (Seasonal). Location: Denver, CO 80216. Position Type: Seasonal. Salary Range: $19.31 per hour. Shift: Any.

Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group is a leader in immersive, story-driven live events and haunted attractions. As part of the seasonal team, you will help create experiences that thrill and delight guests across heart-pounding haunted houses and special events. This is a seasonal position tied to select events produced by the company. Employment is at-will with no guarantee of continued or repeat employment in future seasons or events.

Responsibilities

• Performance and Character Immersion
  • Inhabit assigned character fully, maintaining a consistent and authentic persona while visible to guests.
  • Use improvisational skills to engage spontaneously and convincingly with guests.
  • Adjust 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 theme, storyline, and atmosphere of the assigned area or maze.
  • Integrate props, set pieces, and environmental effects into the 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 safety procedures, costume and makeup guidelines, and operational protocols to protect yourself, your team, and guests.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 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.