Halloween Spooktacular - Costume Character/Dancer/DJ | SeaWorld San Diego

Join the Spooktacular Entertainment Team at SeaWorld San Diego! Costume Characters, Dancers & DJs SeaWorld San Diego is seeking energetic, enthusiastic performers to help bring our family-friendly Halloween celebration, Spooktacular, to life! Spooktacular is SeaWorld's daytime Halloween event filled with music, dancing, costumes, trick-or-treating, and unforgettable family fun. We're looking for talented individuals who love entertaining guests and creating memorable experiences for children and families. Roles Being Cast Costume Characters Bring beloved Halloween characters to life through movement, expression, and guest interaction. Performers must be comfortable working in full-body costumes, engaging with guests of all ages, and maintaining character throughout the performance experience. Dancers Seeking high-energy dancers with strong performance skills and the ability to learn and retain choreography quickly. Experience in jazz, musical theatre, hip-hop, commercial dance, or related styles is preferred. DJs / Party Hosts Looking for charismatic, outgoing entertainers who can energize crowds, lead dance parties, engage guests on the microphone, and create a fun, festive atmosphere throughout the event. Previous hosting, DJ, emcee, or guest engagement experience is preferred. Audition Requirements Dancers Please come prepared to learn and perform choreography. DJs / Party Hosts Be prepared to participate in an interview and demonstrate your ability to engage an audience through improvisation and crowd interaction. Please prepare a one-minute, family-friendly, high-energy monologue that showcases your personality and performance abilities. What to Bring Current résumé Headshot (preferred) Comfortable attire for movement and appropriate footwear Water bottle Positive attitude and high energy Event Dates & Availability Spooktacular performances will take place every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from September 11, 2026 to November 2, 2026. Rehearsals will begin in August 2026. Candidates must be available for rehearsals as scheduled, including weekday and evening rehearsals. Pay Rate $19.00+ per hour, depending on role, experience, and performer assignment. What It Takes to Join the Team Must be at least 18 years of age. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Previous experience in dance, theatre, live entertainment, theme park entertainment, or related performance fields preferred. Strong guest service and communication skills. Ability to perform in front of large audiences and interact with guests of all ages. Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Ability to accept performance feedback and adapt accordingly. Comfortable working around theatrical effects including fog, haze, bubbles, scents, and other show elements. Ability to stand, walk, dance, bend, kneel, squat, and perform repetitive physical movements for extended periods. Must be able to work weekends, holidays, rehearsals, and special events as scheduled. Must demonstrate professionalism, reliability, enthusiasm, and a positive team-oriented attitude. Ready to help create Halloween memories for thousands of SeaWorld guests? We can't wait to see you at auditions! 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. Whether you’re a singer, dancer, actor, or performer, our parks are waiting for you. From thrilling live shows to captivating character interactions, there’s a role for everyone. Actors - Great stage presence and interactive comedic skills that excel at improvisation. Actors perform in multiple high-energy shows per day, on our stages and streets, to connect with our guests and create memories that last a lifetime. Costumed Characters - Personable, animated people with fun, outgoing personalities to bring Sesame Street® characters to life. Share the joy of entertaining children and other guests as a costumed character by greeting guests, shaking hands, posing for pictures, and giving hugs. Costumed character performers also act as a character escort to assist with guest interactions. Dancers - Demonstrate technical proficiency in a variety of styles including jazz, musical theatre, ballet, and modern. Partnering skills, break dancing, tumbling, tap, or other specialties are a plus. Dancers perform in multiple high-energy shows per day to connect with our guests and create memories that last a lifetime. Event Performers - Bring our special and seasonal events to life such as Event Host, Culinary Performers and Santa's Helpers. Instrumentalists - Proficient in percussion, brass, woodwinds or guitar. All instrumentalists should have the ability to play varying styles ranging from pop/rock to Motown to gospel and must be able to memorize music for shows and perform with great stage presence. Scare Squad - Enthusiastic performers, who are passionate about Halloween, to add fun and scary excitement to our award-winning Howl-O-Scream events. Vocalists - Great energy and stage presence who can demonstrate technical proficiency in a variety of styles including pop, rock, musical theatre, classical, contemporary, and a cappella vocal styling. Capacity to hear/sing harmonies is a must. Sight reading skills are not required but are preferred. Vocalists perform in multiple high-energy shows per day to connect with our guests and create memories that last a lifetime. How should I prepare for my audition? You will be asked to learn a dance combination and participate in improve and athletic stamina exercises. Costumed character auditions are based primarily on movement, non-verbal communication, and physical coordination. Please arrive early enough to stretch and warm up before the audition begins. Please wear form fitting dance attire that allows a full range of movement and tennis or jazz shoes. Please do not wear jeans. Prepare a resume and headshot, which will be retained by the audition team. Please view our career opportunities website for current openings.