Episode 19

Podcast E19 Haunt Acting with Russ Wilbanks

Russ, a scare actor at a haunted web screen park in Memphis, shares his experience and insights into haunt acting. He discusses his favorite Halloween memory, how he got into haunt acting, and the importance of acting in a haunted attraction. Russ also talks about his pet peeve of actors with big egos and the challenges of finding something to do during the off-season. He emphasizes the importance of improvisation and making people uncomfortable rather than just scaring them. Russ shares tips and tricks for haunt acting and the differences between acting inside the haunt and in the queue line or midway area. In this part of the conversation, Russ and Sydoney discuss dealing with fog in haunted attractions, audition tips, their favorite horror movies, and the dynamics of the haunted attraction industry in Arizona. In this conversation, Sydoney and Russ discuss their experiences in the haunting industry and share their thoughts on Halloween Horror Nights. They talk about the importance of passion and dedication in haunting, the difference between haunts driven by love and those driven by profit, and the impact of restrictions on actors' performances. They also touch on the significance of legacy and the sense of family within the haunting community. The conversation concludes with a reminder to prioritize mental health and seek help when needed. https://qrco.de/beJjEa

Haunted Attractions & Horror Galore Podcast (HAHGP) · UZA Horrorgraphy, Syd, United Zombies of America, Sydoney Banks, USA Haunt Finder, UZA MysCreation, Sydoney A.A. Banks, Syd Banks, Oddity 13, HalloZona, UZA, UZA Synyster Syn, USA Haunt Search, Glowing Pumpkins, Apocalypse Rawhide, Russ Wilbanks, Hauntedweb Scream Park

September 9, 20241h 34mExplicit

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Show Notes

takeaways

Haunt acting is a passion that requires creativity, improvisation, and the ability to make people uncomfortable.
Actors should focus on making customers uncomfortable rather than just scaring them.
Egos among actors can create a toxic work environment and bring down the overall experience.
Finding something to do during the off-season can be challenging for haunt actors.
Improvisation is crucial in haunt acting and allows for unique and memorable experiences.
Actors should strive to be good at everything and be willing to fill in for multiple roles if needed.
Staying hydrated and having good cardio are important for endurance during long nights of acting.
Actors should be selective in giving tips and tricks, as not everyone is receptive or willing to improve.
Haunt acting is a unique and rewarding experience that requires a love for the craft and a dedication to creating memorable scares. Using fog chillers and specific types of fog can help create the desired effect in haunted attractions.
When auditioning for haunted attractions, it's important to go all out and not hold back.
Favorite horror movies can vary, but Jaws and Night of the Living Dead are mentioned as favorites.
The haunted attraction industry in Arizona has a mix of haunts that are helpful and haunts that are more secretive and competitive.
Collaboration and support among haunted attractions can benefit the industry as a whole. Passion and dedication are crucial in the haunting industry.
Haunts driven by love and passion tend to be more authentic and enjoyable.
Restrictions can limit actors' performances and hinder their ability to shine.
Legacy and a sense of family are important aspects of the haunting community.
It is essential to prioritize mental health and seek help when needed.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:07 Favorite Halloween Memory

05:51 Duration and Challenges of Haunt Acting

09:46 Dealing with Egos in the Haunt Industry

12:00 The Role of Improvisation in Haunt Acting

15:23 Challenges of the Off-Season for Haunt Actors

17:08 Acting Inside the Haunt vs. Outside

19:54 Creating a Positive and Supportive Environment

22:56 Tips and Tricks for Haunt Acting

25:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

31:07 Dealing with Fog in Haunted Attractions

35:07 Tips for Haunt Auditions

50:05 Favorite Horror Movies

53:28 The Dynamics of the Haunted Attraction Industry in Arizona

01:01:40 The Importance of Passion and Dedication in Haunting

01:06:30 The Impact of Restrictions on Actors' Performances

01:09:14 Legacy and Family in the Haunting Community

01:16:22 Prioritizing Mental Health in the Haunting Industry

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