Scare Actor- $14.50/Hr

Canada's Wonderland; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free tickets for family & friends

Promotion opportunities

Scholarship opportunities

Employee events and discounts

Free access to Atlanta area/ regional

Career building skills

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Canada's Wonderland is seeking Scare Actors for the frightful fall season in the Atlanta area. You will haunt attractions, roam the park in full makeup, and deliver immersive scares while staying safe and entertaining for every guest.

Responsibilities include performing solo or with others, staying in character, coordinating with teammates, and attending rehearsals. The role requires energy, adaptability, and comfort with strobe/special effects. Shifts include evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older.
• Comfortable around strobe lights, fog and special effects.
• Outgoing, energetic personality for live performances.
• Able to carry 10–30 pounds of costumes or props.
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform in haunted houses or as a street performer in full makeup and costume.
• Create immersive, frightening experiences for guests.
• Perform independently or with others and stay in character.
• Use body language, timing and vocal effects to scare guests.
• Improvise guest interactions while maintaining safety.
• Coordinate scenes with fellow actors and reset props between groups.
• Attend rehearsals, trainings and costume fittings as required.
• Assist with opening/closing, cleaning and upkeep of attractions.
• Report damaged props, costumes or safety hazards to management.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Stamina

Multicharacter ability

Evening/weekend availability

Weather resilience

Education

Minimum age 16

Job description

Overview

The graveyard shift just got a lot more exciting. As a Scare Actor, you'll haunt our attractions, surprise guests around every corner, and help create a spine-chilling experience they'll never forget. Whether lurking through haunted mazes or roaming the streets, you'll work alongside fellow monsters to deliver immersive scares while maintaining a safe, entertaining, and unforgettable experience for every guest. If you have the energy, creativity, and passion for live performance, this is your chance to become part of the fear behind the fun.

What's In It For You

• Free tickets for your family & friends!
• Promotion opportunities!
• Scholarship opportunities!
• Exclusive employee parties, events, giveaways, discounts, and more!
• Free access to Atlanta area attractions and other regional theme parks!
• Job and Career Building Skills
• Flexible scheduling

Responsibilities

• Perform in a haunted house or as a street performer while wearing full scary makeup and costume.
• Create a unique, immersive, and frightening experience for guests.
• Perform independently or as part of a group.
• Stay in character throughout the entire performance.
• Use body language, movement, timing, and vocal effects to deliver effective scares.
• Improvise guest interactions while maintaining a safe environment.
• Work with fellow actors to coordinate scenes and scare timing.
• Reset props and performance areas between guest groups.
• Follow park appearance, costume, and safety standards.
• Attend rehearsals, training sessions, and costume fittings as required.
• Care for assigned costumes, masks, makeup, and props.
• Take direction from supervisors and adjust performances based on feedback.
• Assist with opening, closing, cleaning, and general attraction upkeep.
• Report damaged props, costumes, or safety hazards to management.

Payrate

$14.50/Hr.

All other duties assigned or necessary to support the park as a whole. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, or technological developments) dictate.

Qualifications

Availability Requirement

Must be able to work all operating days (Fridays–Sundays) from September 1, 2026, through November 1, 2026. Due to the limited operating season of Fright Fest, applicants are required to disclose any scheduling conflicts occurring between August and November during the interview process.

• Must be 16 years old or older.
• Be comfortable working around strobe lights, fog, theatrical smoke, and other special effects.
• Have an outgoing, energetic personality.
• Be able to carry 10–30 pounds of costumes or props.
• Be comfortable working in all kinds of weather, including rain and cold.
• Be willing to play multiple characters.
• Be able to walk, crouch, crawl, and perform for extended periods.
• Be able to wear a latex mask, silicone mask, or special effects makeup for long periods.
• Able to manage close interaction with park guests.

Working Conditions

• Work may be indoors or outdoors at various times of day.
• Shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• You'll have close interaction with park guests.
• You'll use props, microphones, and other equipment.
• The job involves standing, walking, lifting, and carrying.

Audition Required

Be prepared to showcase your zombie walk, scream, accents or character voices, unique skills, and scare techniques. Do NOT wear scary makeup or a Halloween costume to the audition. Auditions dates will be sent via email.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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