Fright Fest Scare Actor
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Job overview
Six Flags is hiring a Fright Fest Scare Actor. Scare Actors provide unforgettable entertainment during Fright Fest, terrifying guests in haunted houses and scare zones while maintaining character, safety, and costume upkeep.
Key focus areas include Jump out at guests from dark corners and hiding spots, Transform into frightening creatures in full makeup and costume, and Greet all mortals in the scariest way possible.
Successful candidates bring 16 Years Old Or Older, Legal Eligibility For Employment In United States, and Background Check Required. Important skills include Communication, Collaboration, English, Acting, Improv, and Acting And Improv Skills. Preferred (not required): Independent Work and Outdoor Work.
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Full 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)
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August 18 from 4-6pm
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August 22 from 11-3pm
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August 26 from 4-7pm
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September 5 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:
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Jumping out at guests from the darkest corners and best hiding spots as they walk through our scare zones and haunted attractions
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Transforming into frightening creatures in full make up and costume
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Greet all mortals in the scariest way possible
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Leave guests’ screams echoing through the crisp night air
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Caring for and maintaining the upkeep of costumes, props, and accessories
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Maintaining “show illusion” and belief of character at all times for our guests
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Maintaining a clean and safe work environment
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Enforcing all Six Flags New England policies
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Assisting in other areas of the park as needed
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Performing other incidental and related duties as required and assigned
Qualifications:
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Outgoing, energetic personality; Acting and improv skills helpful
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Willingness to work outdoors
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Ability to work Saturday and Sunday evenings from late September to early November
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Ability to communicate and interact with large groups of Guests
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Ability to work on a team or independently
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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.
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Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, including the ability to read, speak, and understand the English language
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Sense of fun and scare!
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16 years old or older
Cedar Fair Entertainment Company is an equal opportunity employer. A work permit may be required for associates under the age of 18. Applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States and in accordance with state laws. Cedar Fair also conducts background checks on all applicants 18 years of age and older.
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