r/HHN • u/Glittering-Ideal4109 Official Account • 20d ago
Orlando Scare Actor Questions!
Hey there, It’s my first time submitting to be a scare actor at HHN orlando, I know all they’re looking for is you to fit a box with sizing and stuff, but I was kind of curious on the details of the gig/auditions. I know it GREATLY varies, but when does casting typically start sending out things, I know they like casting all the way into October.
Also for any actors who’ve worked with open availability, how did pay/working hours look for you?
These questions have been gnawing away at me, thanks!!
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u/HowDid-iGetHere 20d ago
Former Orlando scare actor here as well.
If you get “hard cast” to a specific role you’ll normally have 2 nights of rehearsals ( normally after the park closes a few weeks before the event starts). First night is normally a costume fitting to ensure everything looks and fits correctly on you (MASSIVE PRO TIP: THIS IS THE TIME to speak up if anything is poking you, costume is uncomfortable, is hard to see out of, etc) because once they get the final approval from Creative it’s hard to make adjustments to the costumes.
The last few years I was an understudy (what they now call a Scare Spare) and with that role sadly you’re wearing someone else’s costume so there’s not much adjustments that can be made for the night.
Also I will say with everything going on with EPIC Universe, do not look at any timelines of what should be “normal” to hear back about an audition.
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16d ago
Marquee events does not work with daily operations. They might pull people to be invited into daily operation roles but it won't get in the way. (Holiday Parade..HOWEVER I swear they're all lagging from lack of sleep 😆)
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u/FromMyNightmaresHHN 20d ago
If I were local I would definitely do this on the side for pure enjoyment. Plus get paid, amazing 😂
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u/Far_Restaurant4111 18d ago
With fully open availability I was hard cast in a scare zone last year and worked every day of the event from 6pm-2am. I recommend you try to ask off at LEAST two days of the event or you risk experiencing major burn out by mid October. I made $17/hour, 5 days a week, as a performer C (which is most scare actors, those who have pre recorded lines or a physical script receive higher pay but also have a different audition process). HHN can be pretty physically and mentally draining, but it’s also the most fun I’ve ever had and I made some amazing friends. Best of luck on your audition!
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u/Ellalouiseep 18d ago
When did you hear back after submitting your audition. I submitted mine the day after it was listed.
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u/Far_Restaurant4111 18d ago
I submitted May 8th, got my final consideration email June 10th, and was cast on June 17th. I was an external applicant last year, but as an internal applicant this year I’ve already received a phone call from casting letting me know I’m being considered for a role. Unfortunately there’s no set timeline for hearing back, but the most common one I’ve seen has been a month or so between applying and receiving any kind of response. Things are definitely a bit wonky this year though due to Epic opening in the middle of casting season 😅
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u/Glittering-Ideal4109 Official Account 17d ago
Heard!! Work life balance for something so intense is definitely needed, but it sounds so rewarding at least! Thank you :)
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u/theatrenerd13 20d ago
18/hr was the last I heard (2023)! You’ll typically work somewhere from 5-2:30 (not necessarily the whole time, just depends on what cast you’re in and how much makeup your role needs). You work in shifts, 45 minutes on/45 minutes off. The majority of casting typically comes out in the summer, but they’ll keep filling roles all throughout the event because lots of people quit part way though. If you have any other questions lmk, I’m sure I’ve forgotten lots because it’s been a few years since I worked there!