Monsters, weirdos, scream machines—bring the chaos, or help control it! In a real Haunted prison. Paid.
Want to join but don't feel like acting? Great! We need support staff to make this whole thing operational. You can fill out both the actor and support positions and if hired we will place you where you best fit.
Perform as monsters to entertain and scare visitors.
The bread and butter of the haunted house. The creatures looming in the dark waiting for the right moment to jump out and scare guests who have entered the haunted house. Must be comfortable with flashing lights, harsh smells, darkness, and fog.
The entertainment outside. Keep guests happy and give that "Disneyland Experience". Must be comfortable interacting with strangers in character while staying safe. Experience in improv is recommended.
May be placed anywhere. For actors who feel more comfortable when they have lines to recite or when they can interact with guests.
May be placed anywhere. For actors who feel more comfortable not speaking, but staying silent to get the most effective scare.
For the strongest actors. Icons are notable and memorable characters in Dark Prison Haunt that have a name used in marketing or in the overall storyline. Must be able to recite specific lines, learn the lore and stick to the character's pre-designed personality and traits.
Some of the scariest monsters whose scares focus on the use of a chainsaw prop. Must be able to carry up to 10lbs for 4+ hours.
Requirements: Wear costume with special FX makeup. No experience necessary. Experience in acting or improv classes is a plus.
Keep the operation running and the guests happy.
Must have an active Nevada Alcohol Awareness Card. Serve our pre-packaged canned beverages at the Shiv Saloon bar or the VIP bar, verify IDs, keep the station spotless, restock inventory, and close out nightly cash/credit sales while maintaining a fun but responsible atmosphere.
Greet guests, answer quick questions, enforce rules, pace groups at entry points, keep pedestrian traffic flowing.
Flag cars, guide them into marked spaces, guard fire lanes, direct guests to the box office, keep perimeter lighting on, and report any suspicious activity or vehicle issues.
Set up the digital-waiver station, verify each guest's e-signature, issue wristbands or stamps, troubleshoot wi-fi hiccups, and sync completed forms to our cloud database in real time.
Scans guest tickets and issues wristbands or stamps, available to answer guest questions, troubleshoot ticket scanning roadblocks.
Operate the sales counter for merch sales, assist customers in finding products, upsell items, encourage people to preserve their memories through a Dark Prison Haunt or Nevada State Prison merchandise item(s).
Run the carnival-style games outside the haunt, explain rules, take payments, award prizes, reset props, and keep the midway energy high. Possibly be a costumed character.
Lead VIP or behind-the-scenes tours, deliver a short scripted lore segment, control group pacing, answer questions, and hand guests off smoothly to the attraction entry team.
Pose guests with themed props, encourage guests to come take free photos, and manage the photo queue to keep wait times low.
Remove tables, chairs, stanchions, fences, games and trashcans. Take out trash to dumpster. Pick up trash and clean up common areas. Usually between 1am - 3am.
Place tables & chairs, move stanchions or fences, assemble midway games, place trashcans, etc. Usually between 4pm - 7pm.
Requirements: Positive attitude, commitment to exceptional customer service, team shirt or possible costume.
People-oriented, problem-solving, fast-working, sewing, and fabricating skills, ability to lift 30 lbs, sanitation knowledge, initiative, and independence. Experience in makeup or costuming is a plus; portfolios welcome. Dress, apply makeup and aid a cast of 30-40 performers. Comfortable with close contact and able to keep a clean workspace.
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Volunteer Jobs before season: Want to be involved but not know how to fit in, you can jump in on deco, build or tech right now.
APPLY FOR DARK PRISON ASSISTANCE
Specialty performers, i.e. Acrobatic, Fire Dancer, Reach out to us at info@darkprison.com
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