ValleyScare Actor

$17 / hour

Minimum Age Requirement: 16

*Potential scare actors will be contacted to schedule a casting session upon application submission.

As a ValleyScare actor, you will work in one of several mazes/scare zone attractions, interacting in a frightening way to entertain guests by portraying a defined character.

You'll also...

• Treat associates and park guests cordially and with respect, courtesy, and fairness.
• Entertain guests by bringing to life the personality of a specific character through hand and body movements, and through vocal articulation.
• Handle all props and equipment carefully to avoid injury to self, guests, or other associates, and to avoid damage to the prop or attraction.
• Wear all safety equipment issued with designated costume.
• Remain in makeup or prosthetics, or full latex face mask, for entirety of shift.
• Focus attention and energy towards guests by staying in character while “on stage”.
• Identify and prevent hazards to fellow associates and guests.
• Comply with all departmental and park policies and procedures.
• Maintain familiarity with specific personalities and traits of characters that are portrayed.
• Perform job duties of a ValleyScare Blackout.

Some of our amazing perks and benefits:

• Paid Training!
• Food and Merchandise Discounts

• Cedar Fair is home to 13 unique and exciting properties. Valleyfair in Shakopee, Minnesota, provides real-world experience, advanced training, and friendships that span the globe. All while earning a competitive wage in a FUN environment. As an associate, you'll...

  • Deliver our BEST DAY experience to all park guests and teammates.
  • Develop skills, knowledge, and experience to benefit your future.
  • Interact with different people of all ages and backgrounds.

• Must be available Fridays and Saturdays through the end of October.
• Experience in stage acting or haunted attractions preferred, but not required.
• Ability to wear heavy make-up and/or mask for entire shift.
• Ability to work in areas with strobe lighting effects.
• Ability to work in areas filled with heavy artificial fog.
• Ability to work with frequent loud noises.
• Ability to work in very dark areas.
• Ability to work with occasional contact with slippery/wet surfaces.