Zombie Paintball Actor: Immersive Haunt Experience

TreeHoppers Aerial Adventure Park; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Workstream is seeking dedicated Zombie Paintball Assault Actors for our Halloween season. You will portray zombies aboard a bus, delivering a thrilling and interactive scare experience for guests.

Applicants should be passionate about acting, comfortable with physical contact, and able to improvise to respond to audience actions. Shifts run Thursday-Sunday evenings and during peak event nights; training and safety guidelines are provided.

Qualifications

• Passion for acting and ability to portray a terrifying zombie.
• Comfortable with physical contact and engaging customers safely.
• Excellent improvisation skills for dynamic interactions.
• Physically fit for fast-paced, energy-intensive work.
• Team player with strong communication.
• Available evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Embody a zombie and deliver an immersive, chilling experience.
• Interact with participants on the zombie paintball bus.
• React to paintball hits with believable actions.
• Coordinate with fellow actors and staff for a seamless show.
• Maintain high energy and safety throughout shifts.
• Adapt performances to create suspenseful moments.

Skills

Acting

Physical stamina

Improvisation

Customer interaction

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Evenings/weekends availability

Age 18+

Comfort with contact

Performance experience

Job description

We are seeking dedicated and talented individuals to join our team as Zombie Paintball Assault Actors for our Halloween season!

As a Zombie Paintball Assault Actor, you will play a crucial role in creating a thrilling and interactive experience for our customers. Dressed as zombies, you will engage with participants as they shoot paintballs from a bus, providing an exciting and immersive encounter. If you have a passion for acting, enjoy scaring people, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you!

Responsibilities:

• Embody the character of a zombie with authenticity and creativity, delivering a chilling and immersive experience for customers.
• Interact and engage with participants on the Zombie Paintball Assault bus, maintaining a creepy and intimidating presence.
• Adapt your zombie performance to provide a variety of scares, surprises, and suspenseful moments for customers.
• React to paintball shots, convincingly portraying the impact and effects of being hit by coordinating your movements and reactions accordingly.
• Safely navigate around the bus, utilizing effective movements and positioning to enhance the interaction and create a thrilling atmosphere.
• Collaborate with other zombie actors and attraction staff to ensure a seamless and coordinated experience for customers.
• Maintain a high level of energy and enthusiasm throughout each shift, ensuring consistent and captivating performances.
• Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines, prioritizing the well-being of customers and fellow actors during the attraction.
• Mandatory Attendance Thursday-Sunday evenings.

Requirements:

• Passion for acting and a strong ability to portray a convincing and terrifying zombie character.
• Comfortable with physical contact and engaging with customers in a controlled and safe manner.
• Excellent improvisation skills to react and respond dynamically to different situations and customer interactions.
• Physical fitness and stamina to perform in a demanding and fast-paced environment for extended periods.
• Team player with excellent communication skills to coordinate effectively with other actors and attraction staff.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as the haunted house operates during these peak times.**
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations and maintain composure while scaring customers.
• Strong commitment to safety protocols, ensuring the well-being of all participants.
• Previous acting or performance experience is highly valued but not mandatory.
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Schedule & Availability

Applicants must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays during our operating season.

Our 2026 Operating Dates:

• August: 22, 23, 24, 28, & 29
• September: 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, & 24–30
• October: 1–31
• November: 1

Please note: From September 24 through November 1, Scream-A-Geddon operates continuously on scheduled event nights, making full availability during this period highly preferred.

Job Fairs & Free Actor Training

Actor Training & Job Fair Dates:

July: 15, 18, 22, 25, & 29

August: 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, & 19

Please be aware that the role of a Zombie Paintball Assault Actor involves physical activity and simulated combat scenarios. You will be shot by paintballs. Safety guidelines and protocols will be provided, and all activities will be conducted under controlled conditions to ensure the well-being of all participants.

Indy Scream Park is what happens when the best minds in the haunted house industry come together in the Indianapolis, Indiana metro area to produce a premier haunted house experience.
Located on over 100 acres between Pendleton, Indiana and Anderson, Indiana, just minutes from Indianapolis, Indy Scream Park is a Halloween horror park event like no other.