Howl-O-Scream Scare Squad Performer

Experience the spine-chilling excitement as Busch Gardens Williamsburg celebrates over 25 years of Howl-O-Scream! Join our team to deliver terrifying chills and thrills as dusk descends and the creatures of the night awaken.  

APPLY NOW AND SCHEDULE YOUR LIVE AUDITION!

Arrival Instructions: All Applicants should come through the Employee Entrance Gate off of Rt. 60 and let the Security Guard know they are here for the Howl-O-Scream Auditions. Applicants will then turn right and park in the employee lot by the Entertainment Administrative office (just past the Training Center). 

Audition: Once you have arrived, our audition staff will walk you through the paperwork and audition process. Auditions include movement and vocal exercises, but don't worry - no experience necessary! While attending the audition does not guarantee you a role, we will talk through the next steps once your audition concludes.  

Howl-O-Scream 2026 runs Friday, September 11th - Sunday, November 1st.  

*If you are a current Busch Gardens Williamsburg OR Water Country USA employee, contact the Entertainment department for more information prior to the audition. 

What you get to do: 

• Provide top notch quality product to our seasoned guests and first-time visitors. 

• Be a part of award-winning Scare-event performances while maintaining creative integrity. 

• Opportunities for leadership roles (i.e. Performance Captain). 

• Limited opportunities to participate in employee-only events such as ride nights & special event previews. 

• Enjoy employee discounts and complimentary tickets to all United Parks & Resorts locations (excluding Discovery Cove Resorts). 

• Make lifelong friendships and be a part of a legendary Entertainment Family. 

What it takes to succeed: 

• Must be at least 16 years old. 

• Must attend a live audition.

• Be a team player and have a positive attitude. 

• Our performers entertain our guests in various ways, including but not limited to actors, costumed characters or specialty talent (such as stilt-walking and bungee harness). 

• We look for outgoing performers who can also tell a story through their performance. Must have great showmanship. 

• Roles may be based on characteristics such as height, physical type, gender, and any other attribute that aligns with the creative vision for our Howl-O-Scream characters 

• Participate in all physical and vocal warmups and cool downs. 

• Ability to stand, sit, kneel, crawl, lay down, and/or jump up repeatedly for duration of shift. 

• Flexibility in schedule and availability for the duration of the event. 

• Must be able to work long sets (multiple hours) doing repetitive movement and vocalizations. 

• Must be able to wear make-up and masks. 

• Must be comfortable working in dark conditions, extreme temperatures, and around theatrical effects such as stage fog, lighting effects, and sound effects. 

• Experience is not required, just a passion for Halloween! 

• Must attend any in-person audition.

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.