Tryouts for The 13th Gate This Weekend in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Baton Rouge, Louisiana (KMDL-FM) - Halloween Season is almost here in South Louisiana, and one of the premier Haunted Houses is The 13th Gate in Baton Rouge.

If you've ever wanted to be a part of The 13th Gate in Baton Rouge, opportunity is knocking!

Wait, that might be zombies...

13th Gate In Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The 13th Gate in Baton Rouge first opened in 2002, and year after year has proven itself as one of the top Halloween attractions in America.

The 13th Gate is more than just a haunted house. It’s an immersive, cinematic experience rooted in incredible theatrical design and storytelling.

This massive 40,000 sq. ft. attraction combines indoor and outdoor attractions with such incredible realism many people begin to question if what they're seeing might actually be real.

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At The 13th Gate, you'll find attractions like a real snake-infested Louisiana swamp with live snakes, a zombie infested graveyard, the "Carnevil Haunted Midway", haunted escape rooms, and much more.

And, this coming weekend, The 13th Gate is holding auditions for you to be a part of all of the ghoulish Halloween horror!

13th Gate Auditions

This coming Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (September 5, 6, 7) The 13th Gate in Baton Rouge will be holding their 2nd round of auditions for actors, sales team members, crew, and makeup artists for the upcoming 2025 Halloween season.

What does it take to a gig at one of America's scariest haunts?

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Landon Heard, an actor at The 13th Gate, tells WBRZ "Guts, you just have to have the stomach for it. I love it. It's exhilarating to come in here every night and be a different character. It's exciting, fun, and energizing work."

Owner Dwayne Sanburn says that experience isn't necessary, but enthusiasm and a love of Halloween is a must.

Interview times are:

Friday, September 5 - 5pm to 9pm

Saturday, September 6 - 9AM to 5PM

Sunday, September 7 - 9AM to 5PM

The 13th Gate officially opens for the 2025 Halloween Season September 26, 2025.

Find out more at 13thgate.com or over on their Facebook page HERE.