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16.90 / Hour

SCARY FARM TALENT

Knott’s Scary Farm is the longest-running and most haunting Halloween theme park event in Southern California. For the 53rd year, we’re creating nightmares, unimaginable scares, and innovative thrills. At Knott’s Scary Farm, we leave no tomb unearthed, no crypt un-rattled, and no fear untouched.

Knott’s ​ Farm is casting versatile and physically expressive performers of all types to bring Halloween entertainment to life for Knott’s Scary Farm. Performers should be adaptable, quick-thinking, and comfortable improvising while maintaining character for extended periods of time in a highly immersive environment. Ideal candidates are team-oriented, reliable, and available to attend all required orientations, training sessions, rehearsals, and event dates. Mandatory training dates will be provided at the time of audition. We are committed to casting a diverse group of performers representing a wide range of identities, backgrounds, and experiences.

To be considered for a talent position, applicants must submit an application and attend an audition. Please note that attending an audition does not guarantee employment with Knott’s Scary Farm. This role is compensated at a rate of $16.90/hr.

AUDITION INFO

Please read the following carefully.

After an application has been submitted, eligible applicants will receive a private link to schedule an online audition.

Due to the high volume of applicants for this role, it may take up to 10–12 business days for eligible applicants to receive an online audition link. If the 12-business day period has passed and you have not heard from our team, please email: KBF.casting@sixflags.com

KNOTT’S SCARY FARM 2026 EVENT DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS*:

(September) 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 27
(October) 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31

*Event dates are subject to change

• Uses creativity and common sense while startling and scaring guests in a safe and effective manner that utilizes performance techniques taught in training
• Works as a member of a team to achieve overall atmosphere and goals set by Entertainment leadership and show directors
• Consistently performs role as scripted and/or conceived
• Remain in character while "on‑stage” and in view of guests and interact with guests while performing in a professional and artistic manner
• Utilizes a variety of props and noise makers to support the guests scare experience in a safe manner
• Performs vocalizations such as, grunts, groans, growls, screams, and other monster noises to contribute to the assigned character
• Maintains changes in posture, walk, body movements, and physical presence to enhance character believability
• Provides guest service according to Six Flags standards when serving the guest or working with subordinates, including initiating guest interactions, answering questions, and giving accurate directions
• Maintains cleanliness and safety in assigned work area and performs all duties in compliance with Six Flags Safety guidelines and requirements and reports all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision
• Meets scheduling availability requirements that include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Fulfills Scary Farm’s attendance requirements as outlined in the Six Flags attendance policy
• Adheres to the Six Flags Rules of Conduct including specific costuming and grooming standards as outlined in Employee Guidelines and other park/division specific policies and procedures
• Other duties may be assigned

• Availability to work all assigned Scary Farm training and event dates (Thursday-Sunday) which includes weekday/weekends nights and holidays. Some shifts start as early as 3pm and some shifts go as late as 3am
• Experience in stage acting or haunted attractions helpful, but not required
• Willingness and ability to wear heavy make‑up and/or a mask that covers the entire face for extended periods of time in varying Southern California temperatures and weather conditions
• Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, and DMV
• Provide record of previous employment, education, and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law

For audition and casting questions, please email the Scary Farm Casting Team: KBF.casting@sixflags.com

If you’re interested in working Knott’s Scary Farm but performing as a monster is not for you, please continue to check our job website jobs.sixflags.com soon for additional opportunities such as, Blackout and Guest Control positions.

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Performers must be at least 18 years old. We support a drug-free workplace and perform physicals and background checks.