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Jul 27, 2017 · Some haunts have strict policies against any of their characters talking, there is a very good argument for this. Guests, in a sense, often see actors as "props" in the haunt. They know the actors are alive but they tend to dehumanize them.
- Kenneth Leary
Sep 23, 2021 · Both attractions have been consistently named as some of the most popular haunts in the U.S. Here’s what the pros have to say about haunt etiquette and how to get the most out of your...
- Meredith Dietz
talk to your haunt directors and see what safety/security measures they have in place in case of violent/unruly guests or other emergencies. A lot of haunts use walkie talkies, either hidden in your scene, in an actor corridor, or one actor in your area will be the designated walkie talk person.
Jul 28, 2021 · Do communicate with set mates - Always keep open communication with set mates and actors in adjacent sets. For example, working out signals when guests are coming, giving positive feedback on good scares, and passing along the names of a guest. These will enhance the experience for the guests and makes everyone's job easier.
- Kenneth Leary
As the haunt owner and perhaps casting person, you’ll have to decide if you want to give actors breaks or have them go full-tilt boogie for four to eight hours at night. If so, hire 14-year-olds and have lots of sugar and Coke backstage—I mean the soda. Or you might want to consider double casting.
Oct 21, 2024 · Keep your hands to yourself and don’t touch the actors. Many haunted houses have rules against touching the staff. But even if this isn't explicitly mentioned, grabbing, pushing, or hitting the actors is liable to get you thrown out, and possibly even arrested.
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Most haunts have an application that goes out in late summer, usually advertised on their website or Facebook pages. Some require you to audition, some don't. Some have several days of actor training, some do a few hours.
