Interviews are already under way for an unusual ‘meet-and-greet’ position – as a zombie scarer at Thorpe Park. After a more conventional face-to-face interview, applicants donned creepy head-to-toe zombie costumes, before undergoing a one-hour session in the make-up chair to complete the look required for a 127ft (38.7 metres) climb onto the platform of one of the rollercoasters. And the job is clearly not for the faint-hearted as several of those who applied failed the ‘head for heights’ test. Interviews for more than 200 high-flying positions took place ahead of the announcement that the Surrey theme park will be staging a Year Of The Walking Dead in conjunction with AMC’s global TV phenomenon. Wannabe zombies are required to meet strict ‘scare-factor’ criteria including the ability to frighten guests in any environment, coping with sudden screams from thrill-seekers, and keeping in character in any situation. Key responsibilities include being able to interact in character with members of the public, being able to become zombie-like at a moment’s notice, and being able to cope well with sudden noises from thrill seekers, including screaming. Applicants must be available to start when Thorpe Park Resort in Chertsey, Surrey re-opens to the public on Friday 23rd March 2018. Thorpe Park’s Divisional Director, Dominic Jones said: ”We’re really excited about teaming up with AMC to bring The Year of The Walking Dead here. ”Our guests are in for a thrilling season of unmissable events and we would love for them to return to experience each of… [Read full story]
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