PERFORMANCE
Scare Actors
Become one of the characters guests remember on the drive home. We provide training and professional makeup; you bring the energy, timing and commitment to the performance.
No haunt experience required.
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JOIN THE REALM.
Calling all weirdos — and regular people too. Realm of Terror is built by a team of performers, artists and event staff who make October feel completely unlike the rest of the year.
See Open RolesWhy work at ROT?
GET PAID TO MAKE OCTOBER WEIRD.
Realm of Terror is an independent haunted attraction with a long-running cast and crew culture built around creativity, reliability and putting on a memorable show every night.
You do not need to arrive as a finished haunt professional. For many roles, we can teach the technical part. What matters most is showing up, bringing energy and being someone the rest of the team can count on.
Pick your way in
FIND YOUR ROLE.
Choose the application that best matches how you want to help bring Realm of Terror to life.
ARTISTRY
Makeup Artists
Help transform the cast before the gates open. Join the makeup team responsible for the character looks that carry the show from backstage into the attraction.
Apply for Makeup
EVENT OPERATIONS
Event Staff
Help run the world around the haunt. Event staff positions can include the bar, security, food, retail, games and other guest-facing operations.
Apply for Event Staff
A real live event
YOU'RE PART OF THE NIGHT.
Guests remember the sets and scares, but they also remember the people who made the entire event feel alive. Every role contributes to that experience.
Realm of Terror · Round Lake Beach, IL
READY TO GET
WEIRD?
Questions about working at Realm of Terror? Email rotstaff@outlook.com.