We are now into September but many people are already thinking about Halloween and Haunted House Attractions. There are haunted houses, haunted trails, haunted hay rides, haunted corn mazes, haunted pumpkin patches and almost anything you can place a “haunted” sign in front of.
No, it is not too early to hire employees to help at haunted house attractions. Employees play roles, take tickets, help with parking, supervise the huge slides, work the food booths, sell pumpkins and most of all give visitors a good fright. Because, after all, that is what one is paying for. Large haunted attraction tours can begin the middle of September and run through after Halloween.
Behind the Scary Scenes
So what goes on behind the fake blood and gore in a haunted house attraction? First of all, a real job interview is involved. The employers are interested in your level of fun ideas/games and your concerns for safety.
Employers hire hundreds of temporary employees for large haunted house attractions.
If hired, you will be giving training prior to the opening. The employers go over the jobs, requirements, how to earn bonuses and employee/visitor safety.
Playing a Role in a Haunted House Attraction
In a sense, a lot of the employees in haunted house attractions are actually actors and actresses. They are assigned to a certain area of the haunted house and work together as a group.
The element of fun attracts a lot of teenagers, but only adults work with any semi-dangerous areas or running the chain saws.
Yes, those chain saws are real. The loud chain saws are often saved as a grand finale for the tour. However, for safety reasons, the chains on the saws are removed but visitors in the dark never notice that.
Dress the Part
Employees might be required to dress all in black before coming to work. They are given a costume to wear at work. There is also a makeup section to get the employees into character.
Ending Notes on a Haunted House Attractions
Prior to admitting the general public, the place goes through a dress rehearsal with friends and family invited. Family and friends are more forgiving if any mistakes are made during the first “performance”.
Working in a haunted house is a great part-time job for a film major, anyone with an interest in acting, or someone looking for an unusual position.
The dark eerie scene is set, enter the gruesome female goblins and then the whirling chain saws guys.
Everyone Run!!!
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