Role Snapshot
Dates: October 6–31, 2026
Schedule: Thursday–Sunday, primarily evenings with some weekend afternoon sessions
Typical shift: approximately 3–5 hours
Pay: $26.50 per hour + tips
Engagement: Independent contractor
Future work: strong performers will be offered priority for our December Christmas pop-up experiences
About Nightmare Bar
Nightmare Bar is an immersive Halloween pop-up experience combining themed cocktails, theatrical entertainment, interactive games, challenges, music and Halloween-inspired atmosphere. Each ticketed session hosts approximately 40–50 guests for a 90-minute experience.
This is more than a standard MC role. We need someone who can command a room, make people laugh, improvise, interact directly with guests and bring a dark, playful Halloween character to life.
The Role
As the Lead Nightmare Bar Host, you will run the entertainment experience throughout each session. You will:
Welcome guests and introduce them to Nightmare Bar
Host the 90-minute experience
Run interactive games, challenges, trivia and competitions
Use a microphone confidently and control the energy of the room
Move between tables and interact directly with guests
Improvise and create memorable individual guest moments
Encourage participation in Nightmare Bar challenges and activities
Host costume competitions and prize moments
Activate theatrical elements including the Nightmare telephone experience
Read and interact with guest confession cards
Work with music and basic show cues
Keep the experience running to schedule
Help reset entertainment props between sessions
Liaise with the venue and Nightmare Bar team during the shift
* When not on the microphone, the Host should not be standing around waiting for the next activity. You should be moving through the venue, talking to guests, improvising, creating jokes and keeping the Nightmare Bar world alive.
Who We're Looking For
Particularly interested in candidates with experience in:
Live event hosting
Acting
Improv comedy
Immersive theatre
Trivia or gameshow hosting
Character entertainment
Theme parks
Halloween attractions
Murder mystery events
MC / entertainment work
Interactive hospitality experiences
*Professional acting experience isn't essential. Personality, confidence and the ability to entertain a room matter more. We're looking for the person who can walk into a bar with 50 people, grab a microphone and immediately make everyone want to pay attention.
Candidate Profile
Charismatic and outgoing
Naturally funny and quick-thinking
Very comfortable speaking on a microphone
Comfortable approaching and interacting with strangers
Strong at improvisation
Able to read a room and know when to increase or reduce guest interaction
Reliable and punctual
Comfortable working in a busy bar environment
Available Thursday–Sunday throughout the October run, including some weekend afternoons
Comfortable performing multiple sessions in one shift
Able to work professionally around alcohol while remaining sober on shift
Performance Style
Nightmare Bar is dark, playful, theatrical, funny, immersive and slightly strange. It is not a traditional haunted house.
We are not looking for constant screaming, jump scares, gore or aggressive guest interaction. Think a charismatic, Halloween host with strong improvisational acting ability, rather than a haunted-house scare actor.
How to Apply
Applicants should send:
Name and city
Recent photo or headshot
Relevant acting, hosting, improv or entertainment experience
Confirmation of October 6–31 availability
A short video introducing yourself and showing your personality
**Bonus: a 30–60 second video showing how you would welcome a room of guests into a strange Halloween bar. We're looking for performers who can make guests leave saying "the Host absolutely made the experience."
Pay: $26.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
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