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You must be 18 years old or older.

All positions are paid. We do not have any volunteer positions.

ScareHouse actors will be interviewed and asked to perform some acting exercises. You do not need to have acting experience to apply for an actor position. You do need experience to work in The Basement. Makeup artists and customer service agents will be interviewed. Everyone will be asked to fill out an availability calendar. Auditions and interviews are first come, first served. See job specific FAQs below for more information. We’re looking for hard workers with good attitudes.

Wear something comfortable that you’re able to move in.

You only need to bring yourself! If you are applying to be an actor, you will be interviewed and then asked to take part in a scaring activity. If you’re applying to work in The Basement, you will be asked about your previous acting experience and challenged with various improv exercises. There is no need to dress formally, just comfortably. If you are a makeup artist, please bring your printed or digital portfolio.

Yes.

Improv skills are preferred, but not required. Must be able to think quickly and react appropriately to customers. Must comfortable working in an environment that uses harsh adult language and subject matter

Must be comfortable being in close proximity to customers. Please read General FAQs for more information about working in The Basement.

No, you do not need to have acting experience, but a good attitude is a must.

No. All you need are black clothes, black shoes, and enthusiasm.

You will most likely have to wear a mask or makeup. There are very few positions that require neither.

We have special makeup available for those with makeup allergies.

We will choose a role for you.

• Getting paid to scare people
• Meeting like-minded individuals
• Overcoming your own fears
• Learning the art of scaring
• Becoming another person (or creature)

• Strenuous and repetitive activity
• Pittsburgh weather. Can be hot the first weeks and cold in the later weeks

You do not need to bring a monologue or headshots.

Show us a well-rounded portfolio of your skills. Please include photos of any/all of the following: Gore/special FX, beauty makeup, theatrical, film makeup, airbrushing, molds/life casts, face painting, drawings & even props you have made.

No. However please have all of your photos organized into a PowerPoint or similar document if you chose not to have a printed portfolio.

Customer service experience in any area is preferred, but not required. A good attitude is a must. You will most likely be working outside.

Patience and people skills are important since you’ll be working with the public.

General duties of the Security Team Members are to proactively observe, report, and respond to security threats in the assigned position, while monitoring radio activity during operational nights at ScareHouse. The Security Team Members must remain alert and prepared to respond to and mitigate threats. Nightly assignments could require sitting, standing or patrolling for long periods of time. May also require monitoring camera feeds or outdoor shifts.

Previous security, theater or haunted attraction experience and Emergency Medical Response (CPR/AED/First Aid) experience is a plus, but not necessary.

The ideal candidate will be safety minded, a team player and possess great communication and customer service skills.