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Scare Actors Needed for "The Lost Train of Dr. Deadtrack"

San Diego, CA, United States
ID: 317554Exp: 9/5/2026
Description:

Seeking scare actors for The Lost Train of Dr. Deadtrack, an immersive haunted house, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Seeking scare actors for The Lost Train of Dr. Deadtrack, an immersive haunted house created on decommissioned train cars at the Campo Railroad Museum, a 501(c)(3) non-profit museum. The haunted house accompanies the museum’s Sip ‘N Scare train excursion. Beginners welcome! Rate: Non-union. Unpaid/volunteer role Additional info: Seeking talent from San Diego County. Dates: October 10, 17, 24, 31 from 5pm to 10pm (mandatory rehearsal TBD, likely October 3rd). Please apply if interested.

9 roles

Cursed ConductorBoth genders35-96 y.o.All ethnicities

Physical characteristics: Tall (6’+ ideal), lean build, with stiff posture. Speaking role: Nonspeaking mixed with subtle grunts and menacing looks. Additional information: Must be able to open a heavy sliding door repeatedly. Close crowd interaction required.

Autopsy NurseBoth genders18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

Physical characteristics: Any. Character wears a latex mask and is primarily hidden from the chest down. Speaking role: Whispering innuendoes in a creepy/disturbing manner mixed with screaming/wailing in madness. Additional information: Must be able to operate a lever and lift up to 5lbs. Mostly seated.

Escaped Lab SpecimenMale18-50 y.o.All ethnicities

Physical characteristics: Any, but some athletic ability required. Speaking role: Consists of shouting, begging, pleading, and screeching lines. Additional information: Ability to run short distance and crawl w/ bound hands; quick, defensive movements.

On-Train Escaped SpecimensBoth genders18-50 y.o.All ethnicities

(2 positions available) Physical characteristics: Any, but some athletic ability required. Speaking role: Consists of shouting, begging, pleading, and screeching lines. Additional information: Ability to run short distances and crawl w/ bound hands; quick, defensive movements. This position is aboard a moving train and requires crowd interaction and being “captured” by another actor, followed by line work for haunted house.

Caged SpecimenBoth genders18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

Physical characteristics: Short height and small/thin stature preferred, but open for the right candidate. Speaking role: Must be loud; screaming/wailing. Additional information: Requires squatting/crouching in a small space. Aggressive cage rattling required.

Skeleton WarriorBoth genders18-50 y.o.All ethnicities

Physical characteristics: Either very short (5’2” and under) or tall (6’+) and thin/wiry build. Speaking role: Nonspeaking. Additional information: Ability to repetitively wield foam sword in combat-like maneuvers with a static object. Jumping and ducking required.

Lost mad man/womanMale18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

Older actor preferred if can meet physical requirements (below). Physical characteristics: Weathered, hunchbacked look (can be accomplished with makeup). Speaking role: Outstanding improviser w/ ability to transition between hysteria, fear, and sympathy; often rambling nonsense w/ rapid mood swings. Additional information: Unpredictable energy w/ sudden outbursts. Ability to quickly jump up from laying position. Close crowd interaction required.

Deadtrack Labs Lab AssistantBoth genders18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

(up to 2 positions available) Physical characteristics: Any. Speaking role: Improvised crowd work. Additional information: Close crowd interaction required. May assist guests to ascend/descend haunted house steps.

Living Dead U.S. Military SoldiersBoth genders18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

(WWI era) (up to 2 positions available) Physical characteristics: Any. Speaking role: Improvised crowd work. Additional information: Close crowd interaction required. May assist guests to ascend/descend haunted house steps.