Thank you for your interest in working at Fort Edmonton Park’s DARK! Please read through this application very carefully.
DARK emerges from Edmonton’s River Valley to transform Fort Edmonton Park into a large scale haunted attraction. Thrill-seekers that dare to enter DARK will experience an adrenaline-pumping night of horrors complete with haunted mazes, sinister scare zones, and live entertainment. All will have a ghastly good time watching their friends face their fears.
Auditions take place during the following dates and times only. After filling out this form you will be assigned an exact 30-minute time-slot. Time-slots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and dates may fill up.
When are auditions:Monday July 14, 2025
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Do you want to be a part of the action?
As a Scare Actor, you will be the one lurking in the shadows to frighten and delight guests in one of our Haunts or Scare Zones. As a member of our Scare Team, you will be expected to stay in character, wear assigned costume and makeup, follow specific scare instructions, and interact with guests and other team members in a professional manner.
All Scare Actor positions are paid $15 hourly.
Who are we looking for?
No prior acting experience necessary! We are looking for a wide variety of individuals to fill specific roles in our Haunts. People aged
18 years of age and older with a wide variety of skills and experiences are welcome to audition. Improv or acting experience is beneficial but not required. A positive team-oriented attitude is a must as haunting is a team sport!
What can I expect at the audition?- Everyone will participate in a group audition (4 to 8 people at a time). You will be guided through the audition and asked to do various exercises. You will not be auditioning for a specific role.
- Auditions will take a total of 30 minutes. You will be assigned an exact time-slot.
- There is no need to prepare anything. Please do not bring props or costumes. We will take a group photo at the audition, so there is no need to bring a headshot.
- Wear comfortable clothing you can move in.
- Be open and ready to explore playing different characters. We want to see you try your best and have fun!
**Steps**- Read through and submit your audition sign-up form (this form).
- Wait to receive an email confirming your specific audition time with further information. As we receive many applications this email may take up to 3 business days to be received. If you do not receive an email after this amount of time, check all of your email accounts and junk folders. If you still cannot find it please email dark.fep@edmonton.ca
- Reply to the confirmation email to secure your spot.
- Arrive at the audition at your specific time slot, sign-in and audition for the panel.
- Wait for an email in early July to find out if you have been selected for a role. Everyone will receive a follow-up email regardless if they are cast in a role or not.
