Immersive Pop Up Event Actor

Role Snapshot

Dates: October 6–31, 2026Schedule: Thursday–Sunday, primarily evenings with some weekend afternoon sessionsTypical shift: approximately 3–5 hoursPay: $26.50 per hour + tipsEngagement: Independent contractorFuture work: strong performers will be offered priority for our December Christmas pop-up experiencesAbout 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 BarHost the 90-minute experienceRun interactive games, challenges, trivia and competitionsUse a microphone confidently and control the energy of the roomMove between tables and interact directly with guestsImprovise and create memorable individual guest momentsEncourage participation in Nightmare Bar challenges and activitiesHost costume competitions and prize momentsActivate theatrical elements including the Nightmare telephone experienceRead and interact with guest confession cardsWork with music and basic show cuesKeep the experience running to scheduleHelp reset entertainment props between sessionsLiaise 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 hostingActingImprov comedyImmersive theatreTrivia or gameshow hostingCharacter entertainmentTheme parksHalloween attractionsMurder mystery eventsMC / entertainment workInteractive 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 outgoingNaturally funny and quick-thinkingVery comfortable speaking on a microphoneComfortable approaching and interacting with strangersStrong at improvisationAble to read a room and know when to increase or reduce guest interactionReliable and punctualComfortable working in a busy bar environmentAvailable Thursday–Sunday throughout the October run, including some weekend afternoonsComfortable performing multiple sessions in one shiftAble to work professionally around alcohol while remaining sober on shiftPerformance 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.

Pay: $26.50 per hour

Work Location: In person