Fright Fest Scare Actor Job at Six Flags Great Escape, Queensbury, NY

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  • Six Flags Great Escape
  • Queensbury, NY

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Who You Are:
  • Very outgoing, extroverted and completely metal, but professional and disciplined. Has a punk-rock bloodlust for terrifying people and lives by the tenet, “your screams are my applause.”
  • Comfortable wearing latex, silicone and other forms of make-up and prosthetics.
  • Willing and able to follow direction, and agile to fit the role or placement assigned to you.
  • Being available Friday-Sunday gives you first priority over the role(s) you want to play.

 

What You Will Be Doing
  • Safely scare guests while maintaining the setting and atmosphere of the zone of attraction.
  • Wear and maintain costumes, and stage makeup/prosthetics for extended periods of time, and appropriately utilize assigned props.
  • Maintain cleanliness and safety of attraction, zone, or performance venue.
  • Energetically interact with guests and not break character for the duration of the shift.
  • Rotate in gatekeeping/front of house positions to group and manage guest throughput at attractions.
  • Memorize any necessary and/or assigned dialogue, safety spiels, emergency exit plans, safety operating procedures, and park guidelines.
  • Make appearances at special park functions or occasionally serve as an usher for entertainment venues.
  • Comply with all company and safety guidelines as listed in the employee handbook.
  • Other duties as requested.

How You Will Do It

  • Maintain Costume Character Standards as set forth by Six Flags.
  • Maintain character costumes including general cleaning and daily maintenance.
  • Maintain and clean show venues, backstage areas, and dressing rooms.
  • Maintain all of the guidelines outlined in the department and character training
  • You may be asked to apply both your own make-up and/or prosthetics
  • Willfully perform duties in any department at The Great Escape Resort when necessary
  • Be an active team member of the Operations Division and the Entertainment Department
  • Maintain a clean and safe environment for guests and team members
  • Follow all delegated tasks assigned by Entertainment Supervisor or as stated in the Entertainment Standard Operating Procedures
  • Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned

What You Will Need

  • Must be at least 16 years old.
    • If you're under 18, you must obtain a Child Performer Permit by 9/15/25.
    • To apply for your permit, visit the DOL website here: -child-performers
  • Must have a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
  • Must be available for training and/or rehearsals prior to the beginning of Fright Fest.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, late nights, and some weekday evenings.
  • Must be able to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time
  • Actors who are also experienced in make-up and/or prosthetics are strongly encouraged to apply
  • Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions and in both natural and artificial lighting including Strobes, Fog, Haze, and other technical/special effects. Must be alert, attentive, observant, and assertive as needed in a fast-paced, multi-functional position.
  • Must be willing and able to interact with guests on an individual level as well as large groups of all ages.
  • Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, climb stairs, bend, stoop, reach, twist, sit and lift up to 40 lbs.
  • Must possess the mental and physical capacities to perform essential job duties.
  • Should be a self-starter and able to take direction.
  • Maintain all Great Escape policies and Department Safety Standards.
  • Comply with all company and safety guidelines as listed in the employee handbook.
  • Other duties as requested.

 

Pay Rate: $15.50/hr

Pay Range: $18.00 - $20.00/hr (Specialty Performers/ex: juggling, acrobatics) 

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Job Tags

Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Sunday, Afternoon shift, Weekday work,

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