Fright Fest Scare Actor

Canada's Wonderland; Agawam (MA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags New England in Agawam, MA is seeking enthusiastic Scare Actors to perform in Fright Fest scare zones and haunted attractions, delivering thrills while staying in character in full makeup and costume.

Auditions are held at the HR Office. Weekend evening availability is required from late September through early November, with pay starting at $15.50 per hour and opportunities to showcase acting and improv talents in a fun, safe environment.

Qualifications

• Outgoing, energetic personality and strong acting ability.
• Willingness to work outdoors.
• Availability for weekend evenings from late September to early November.
• Ability to communicate in English with guests.
• 16 years old or older.
• Able to work as part of a team or independently.

Responsibilities

• Jumping out at guests from the darkest corners and best hiding spots.
• Transforming into frightening creatures in full make up and costume.
• Greet all mortals in the scariest way possible.
• Leave guests’ screams echoing through the crisp night air.
• Caring for and maintaining the upkeep of costumes, props, and accessories.
• Maintaining 'show illusion' and belief of character at all times for our guests.
• Enforcing all Six Flags New England policies.
• Assisting in other areas of the park as needed.
• Performing other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Skills

Acting

Improv

Guest interaction

Job description

Overview

Prepare your best screams and get ready to terrify our guests as a Scare Actor for our Fright Fest season. You’ll provide unforgettable entertainment, while having some fun yourself. Whether its haunting the halls of the Midnight Mansion or clowning it up in Carnevil, our scare actors are the most important role during Fright Fest! Your ability to act and scare in either our haunted houses or our scare zones will keep our guests coming back for more thrills and chills.

Pay starting at $15.50/Hour

Audition Dates: (All auditions will happen at the Human Resources Office)

• Fright Fest Hiring Event: August 7 from 4-7pm & August 8 from 11-3pm

For questions regarding Fright Fest Roles, please feel free to reach out to our Shows and Entertainment team at: 413-821-2620

Responsibilities

• Jumping out at guests from the darkest corners and best hiding spots as they walk through our scare zones and haunted attractions
• Transforming into frightening creatures in full make up and costume
• Greet all mortals in the scariest way possible
• Leave guests’ screams echoing through the crisp night air
• Caring for and maintaining the upkeep of costumes, props, and accessories
• Maintaining “show illusion” and belief of character at all times for our guests
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment
• Enforcing all Six Flags New England policies
• Assisting in other areas of the park as needed
• Performing other incidental and related duties as required and assigned

Qualifications

• Outgoing, energetic personality; Acting and improv skills helpful
• Willingness to work outdoors
• Ability to work Saturday and Sunday evenings from late September to early November
• Ability to communicate and interact with large groups of Guests
• Ability to work on a team or independently
• Able to meet the physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, including walking long distances, standing for long periods of time, lifting, working at heights, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, including the ability to read, speak, and understand the English language
• Sense of fun and scare!
• 16 years old or older