Actors - Fright Nights

at  Pacific National Exhibition

Job Description:

WHO WE ARE…

The Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) is an iconic institution in BC, famous for bringing generations of people together to celebrate and build memories. This 114-year-old, non-profit organization has an annual operating budget of over $70 million dollars and generates revenue through four activity streams: the 15-day annual summer Fair and winter Fair which average more than 700,000 people annually, Playland amusement park which welcomes 400,000 guests annually including Fright Nights, and a busy year-round portfolio of events including concerts, trade shows and film, cultural and community events. In total we bring over 2 million people through the site each year. The fourth activity stream is park care and facility maintenance. The PNE is proud of the work it does at Hastings Park and has a vibrant team that is passionate about events, guest experience and delivering memorable experiences.
At the PNE, we strive to create an environment that reflects our organization’s core values: Enthusiasm, Excellence and Evolution. With a focus on these core values, we are committed to achieving our mission which is to “Deliver Memorable Experiences” for all who interact with the PNE whether it is our guests, our employees or the community.
Fright Nights at the PNE is Western Canada’s Scariest Haunt, having multiple Haunted Houses and other attractions on-site in Playland. The PNE is looking for Actors that have a passion for the Halloween events industry and the PNE.
We are looking for talented individuals to join our Fair and Festivals Operations (FFO) Department to help us scare the wits out of our Fright Nights guests! The Haunted Attractions Cast Members of the FFO Department will work under the direction of the Production Managers & Supervisor and will dress up in costume and act out an assigned role. Cast members will be provided with safety training, costume and make-up and they will work in compliance with all health and safety requirements as determined by WorkSafeBC, and all other applicable legislation and company policies.

WHAT WILL YOU DO THIS YEAR?

In your role as an Actor within our Haunted Attractions, your primary accountabilities will be to:

• Maintain performance standards at the highest level of professional expectations
• Always maintain a positive rapport with guests and staff
• Assist in maintaining a fully immersive environment for guest
• Use improvisational acting to scare and entertain guests within the attraction
• Use full body movement, speech, and gestures to scare and entertain guests within the attraction
• Provide an entertaining and safe experience to all guests
• Provide professional guest service, and working with guests of all ages
• Work well in a fast-paced environment

AVAILABLE ROLES

We are looking for talented energetic individuals to fill the following positions and specific character roles inside and outside of their correlating themed attractions:

• Large intimidating demons
• Evil, menacing, and creepy clowns
• Undead Victorian family members
• Human form reptiles, insects, and animals
• Deformed boogeymen
• Possessed dolls (ability to portray seemingly unnatural body movements an asset)
• Other varied roles as need

We are also seeking individuals to fill the Prep for Actors role; successful candidates will be chosen from the interview process for this position.