We are currently accepting applications for the 2010 Season!
We are looking for energetic people who want to have a lot of fun by joining our volunteer team! Positions available are cast members, build crew, tech crew, hair & makeup and support.
We look for people who can show up
on time, be able to work on the weekends at least, have transportation
to and from work, and simply love the Halloween season! If you think
this is for you, please take the time to fill-out our simple form
below. Our Casting Director will be in contact with you shortly. Please indicate in the comment box, which attraction you are interested in.
CAST MEMBERS
Haunted Houses provide an easy way into the acting business and let you play with your skills while still being able to hide from the mistakes that we will all have. Now if you've been acting for a while, working at a Haunted House is a non-stressful environment which you can have a ton of fun with!
Cast Members include actors and actresses to work inside (and perhaps outside) the haunted house. No acting experience is necessary, but we do want you to have fun and do your best. A love for Halloween is a plus! Responsibilities will be to memorize a main script for your character. Scripts are around a minute in length and are very easy to memorize. These will be part of your dialogue in the haunted house, in your specific scene.
BUILD CREW
Are people who will help in setting up the attraction, and after the
season is over, help tear it down. It is a very fun environment to work
in, plus you learn a lot about tool usage and carpentry along the way.
People interested in this position must be able to work unloading, lifting up to around 75 lbs.,
moving things, screwing walls together, painting, decorating, etc.
Electrical or carpentry skills a plus.
TECH CREW
These are the fun jobs of working in the haunted house, while not needing to interact with people. Most of these jobs are behind the scenes controlling props, electronics, effects, lights, or sound. It's the people who make things run smoothly. It's a great place to start working if you're not too comfortable with acting.
HAIR & MAKE-UP
Costume, make-up and hair are a huge part of the haunted house experience. This may be a paying role based upon expertise. A haunted house can rise or fall based on the look of its actors.
FAQs (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS) ABOUT VOLUNTEERING
How old do I have to be to work at Dead Man's Farm?
At least 16 years old. If you are under 18, you will have to have signed parental or guardian permission.
Do I have to work every night?
No. But we would prefer you work as many nights as possible and let us know in advance which nights you are unavailable. A level of consistency will provide the best experience for you, the other actors and our customers.
Any other requirements?
Reliable transportation, a willingness to participate and a love for Halloween.
How much will I get paid?
Dead Man's Farm is run by volunteers. So there is no pay. You will make a lot of long lasting friends and be in a fun, safe, and memorable environment.
Do people actually volunteer?
You better believe it! If you are an actor, this will definitely be something you can come out of with experience and something else to add to your resume!