Lake Compounce - Scare Actor (Phantom Fall Fest)

Kennywood Park; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 1,928,640 - 2,479,680; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park admission for employee and?

Exclusive employee events

Job summary

Lake Compounce is seeking a scare actor for Phantom Fall Fest. You’ll transform into frightening creatures through full makeovers and costumed performances, entertaining guests across haunted mazes and scare zones.

Applicants must pass auditions and attend training. Roles require strong energy, creativity, and the ability to stay in character while engaging guests. Seasonal hours include evenings, weekends, and Halloween periods.

Qualifications

• Fluent English; Spanish or other bilingual skills are a plus.
• No educational requirements; passion for scaring.
• Previous haunt experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Entertain guests with frightening performances.
• Remain in character throughout scheduled shifts, using props and movement.
• Effectively scare guests in the park’s scare zones.
• Greet and interact with guests in a scary, engaging manner.
• Demonstrate control and awareness to minimize over-scare.
• Maintain a safe environment and follow park policies and safety rules.

Skills

Fluent English

Bilingual

Job description

Position Overview

As a scare actor at Lake Compounce during Phantom Fall Fest, you will provide guests with unique haunted maze and scare zone experiences. The role requires enthusiasm for acting and creativity and the ability to transform into a frightening creature through full makeovers and costuming.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved.

Auditions and Availability

Applicants must attend and pass an audition to be considered. Audition dates:

• Friday 7/17/2026 6pm sign‑in
• Sunday 7/19/2026
• Friday 7/24/2026
• Sunday 7/26/2026
• Friday 7/31/2026
• Sunday 8/2/2026

Required dates if hired:

• Friday 8/28 5:30‑8:30pm: Orientation & Scare Safety 101
• Sunday 9/6 Makeup Training (makeup artists only)

Group Rehearsals

• Tuesday 9/8 5:30‑8:30pm: Scare Zone
• Wednesday 9/9 4:30‑7:30pm: Daytime
• Thursday 9/10 5:30‑8:30pm: mAlice and Bloodcraft
• Friday 9/11 5:30‑8:30pm: Malignant, MedEvil, and Project Nightmare
• Wednesday 9/16 4:30‑7:30pm: Daytime Dress Rehearsal
• Thursday 9/17 4:00‑9:30pm: First Dress Rehearsal
• Friday 9/18 4:00‑9:30pm: Final Dress Rehearsal

Performance Dates

• Saturday 9/19, Sunday 9/20
• Saturday 9/26, Sunday 9/27
• Friday 10/2, Saturday 10/3, Sunday 10/4
• Friday 10/9, Saturday 10/10, Sunday 10/11
• Friday 10/16, Saturday 10/17, Sunday 10/18
• Friday 10/23, Saturday 10/24, Sunday 10/25
• Friday 10/30, Saturday 10/31, Sunday 11/1

Roles & Responsibilities

• Entertain guests with frighteningly fun performances by delivering realistic and scary performances.
• Remain in character throughout scheduled shifts, walking, running, using props, etc.
• Effectively scare guests in the park’s scare zones.
• Greet and interact with all guests in a scariest manner possible.
• Demonstrate control, restraint, and awareness to minimize escalation of over‑scare.
• Maintain a safe environment, keep an arm’s distance from guests, keep escape routes clear, follow safety standards.
• Use props, lights, or noise makers to enhance the scare experience.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Comply with all park policies, procedures, and labor laws.
• Proactively monitor assigned areas and report hazards to authorities.
• Perform all duties assigned by leadership.

Language

Fluent English; Spanish or other bilingual skills are a plus.

Education & Experience

• No educational requirements; passion for scaring.
• Previous haunt experience preferred.

Requirements

• Pass audition and attend character training.
• Minimum 16 years of age to comply with Connecticut Child Labor Laws.
• Obtain Working Papers if under 18.
• Flexible schedule: evenings, weekends, holidays (including Halloween).
• Work 20+ hours per week when needed.
• Reliable transportation.
• Comply with grooming, uniform and/or costume standards.
• Remain in character during performance.
• Strong cardio endurance, physical storytelling, performance energy.
• Playful, outgoing, friendly, positive, guest‑centric attitude.
• Effective verbal and non‑verbal acting and communication skills.
• Follow direction, multi‑task, team player.

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, stay on feet for majority of day.
• Wear assigned costume for extended periods.
• Frequent stoop, twist, kneel, bend, squat, reach above shoulders.
• Perform in costumes with limited sight lines.
• Carry, push, pull, lift, hold objects up to 30 pounds or more.

Working Conditions

• Outdoor and indoor park areas.
• Extreme warm or cold temperatures during autumn.
• Variable outside temperatures, high heat, cold, direct sun, humidity, dust, rain, snow, ice.
• Frequent interruptions, repetitive motion, high noise levels, flashing lights, strobe lights, dark environments, heavily populated areas.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule.
• Opportunity to cross‑train and learn unique skills across various departments.
• Free admission to Lake Compounce and all Palace Entertainment parks on days off.
• Invitations to exclusive company‑sponsored employee events during the season.

Additional Information

Lake Compounce is a seasonal employer offering jobs for those starting out, looking for a second job, or staying active after retirement.