Escape Room Actor & Host ($20-24/hr) – PT/FT Potential

Off the Couch is seeking a dynamic and versatile individual to join our team as an Actor and Host for our Immersive Escape Room experiences. This is a part-time position with the potential for full-time hours if desired. The role combines theatrical performance with interactive gameplay facilitation to create engaging and challenging adventures for our guests.

Off the Couch specializes in creating unique, story-driven escape room experiences. Our venue offers visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in captivating narratives while solving intricate puzzles within carefully designed, themed environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform in character as integral part of our immersive escape room scenarios
• Welcome and brief guests on game rules and safety procedures
• Guide participants through the narrative and puzzle-solving experience while maintaining character
• Adapt performance based on group dynamics and puzzle-solving progress
• Provide subtle hints and clues to groups when necessary, without breaking immersion
• Monitor time limits and ensure smooth game flow
• Reset rooms and verify puzzle integrity between sessions
• Ensure safety of participants throughout the experience
• Collect and report on guest feedback and game completion data

Qualifications

• Acting experience, preferably in interactive or immersive theater
• Strong improvisational skills and ability to stay in character under various circumstances
• Excellent verbal communication and storytelling abilities
• Experience in customer service or hospitality
• Quick thinking and problem-solving skills in a live performance environment
• Familiarity with escape room concepts and puzzle mechanics

Required Skills

• Ability to memorize and deliver scripts while adapting to guest interactions
• Strong situational awareness to monitor guest progress and safety
• Capacity to guide guests through challenges without explicitly solving puzzles
• Basic technical aptitude for operating room mechanics and effects
• Physical stamina to perform in character for extended periods
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate ($20-24 per hour)
• Flexible part-time schedule with potential for full-time hours
• Opportunity to be part of an exciting, growing industry
• Continuous training in acting techniques and puzzle facilitation
• Collaborative environment with other creative professionals

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following:

• A current resume detailing relevant acting and customer service experience
• A cover letter explaining your interest in immersive escape rooms
• A video audition (2-3 minutes) demonstrating your ability to:
• Portray a character
• Explain rules clearly and engagingly
• Provide a subtle hint to a hypothetical stuck player

Please send all application materials to jobs@offthecouchgames.com

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 – $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends only

Work Location: In person