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New England Pirate Museum
274 Derby Street, Salem, MA
"Relive the adventures of Captains Kidd and Blackbeard, who roamed freely offshore plundering merchant ships. Participate in an educational, historically accurate and entertaining, live walking tour with a qualified guide who encourages student participation and questions."
Witch Dungeon Museum
16 Lynde Street, Salem, MA
"The mood is set from the moment you enter the Witch Dungeon Museum. You are there - in Salem Village in 1692, and you are guaranteed a unique educational experience with a chill or two. You'll experience the acclaimed performance of a Witch trial adapted from the 1692 historical transcripts. Professional actresses in repertory reenact the electrifying scene."
Witch History Museum
197-201 Essex Street, Salem, MA
"The stories of 1692 are told through a historically accurate live presentation and tour downstairs, where you will walk thru the forest, meet Tituba in Rev. Parris' kitchen, visit Old Salem village and view 15 life size scenes depicting these stories."
To apply, please contact Nancy at salemwitchpirate@aol.com
Gallows Hill Museum & Theatre – Salem, Massachusetts / The Lost Museum Haunted Adventure
Paid Seasonal Positions
Fall Halloween Season
Gallows Hill Museum & Theatre, one of Salem’s premier Halloween attractions, is seeking talented, energetic, and dependable performers to join our cast for the upcoming fall season. We are casting for multiple short productions that blend theatrical storytelling, audience interaction, suspense, and practical effects.
Production 1: Main Stage Immersive Experience
We’re seeking versatile actors to perform in our signature immersive theatrical production about witches and ghosts.
This fast-paced 22 minute show features a single performer portraying multiple characters through rapid costume changes, dynamic storytelling, comedy, suspense, and the use of puppetry. Performers must be comfortable switching between distinct personalities while maintaining high energy throughout each performance.
Ideal candidates possess:
• Strong acting and storytelling abilities
• Excellent character work
• Confidence performing for live audiences
• Quick memorization skills
• High energy
• Some experience with improvisation
This role offers an exciting opportunity to showcase versatility in a truly unique theatrical experience.
Production 2: The Lost Museum
Step into the role of an eccentric museum guide as guests explore a collection of mysterious artifacts and strange curiosities…
…until everything begins to go spectacularly wrong.
Actors portraying museum guides lead guests through haunted rooms while balancing suspense, audience interaction, and improvisation. You’ll remain in character as supernatural events unfold around your tour group, creating an experience that is equal parts entertaining, immersive, and delightfully chaotic.
When not leading tours, performers will also work as Scare Technicians, operating puppets, ghosts, practical effects, lighting cues, hidden scares, and other theatrical illusions that make the attraction come alive.
We’re seeking performers who are:
• Passionate about theatre, Halloween, and immersive entertainment
• Strong communicators comfortable speaking to groups
• Excellent improvisers who can think on their feet
• Reliable, punctual, and professional
• Team players with positive attitudes
• Comfortable interacting with audiences of all ages
• Interested in learning backstage theatrical effects and puppet operation
Day, evening and weekend shifts are available.
Previous experience in theatre, haunted attractions, improv, museums, escape rooms, theme parks, or live entertainment is welcomed but not required. We are happy to train enthusiastic individuals with a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn.
Please submit:
• Headshot (professional or recent clear photo)
• Resume (if available)
• A brief introduction telling us about yourself and why you’d like to join our cast
• Demo reel (optional)
• Video submission is also acceptable
Email: gallowshillsalem@outlook.com for an audition appointment.
The Real Pirates Salem museum in downtown Salem, MA is hiring Exhibit Docents and Guest Service Associates.
PDFs with job descriptions, responsibilities, and requirements for both positions are posted below.
To apply, please contact Carolyn Shapiro at carolyn@realpiratessalem.com.
BATA is a collective of Boston-based actors, producers, directors, and arts administrators dedicated to fostering a thriving and radically inclusive theatre community in the Greater Boston Area. Through annual auditions and year-round programming, we provide vital opportunities for connection, professional development, and artistic growth.
Follow the links below for a collection of curated resources for Boston-area theatre makers.