The Scary Spirits Podcast Presents: Wicked Ramblings – Haunt Acting 101 – SSPWR002

Welcome to the second episode of The Scary Spirits Podcast Presents: Wicked Ramblings, an entertainment podcast that strives to answer the twisted questions currently burning a bright hole in your dark soul. On this episode our hosts are joined by Maximus Bryant, a haunt actor from Springfield, Ohio to talk all about the ins and outs, the ups and downs and the tricks of the trade of being an actor in a haunted house.

Some of the topics covered and questions asked of our special guest this episode include:

  • Are there different types of haunt actors? If so, what are the differences?
  • What skills are important to be an effective queue line actor?
  • Is a haunt actor’s goal primarily to scare, or entertain?
  • What traits are important to being a good haunt actor?
  • Should a haunt actor have a signature character?
  • Is there any special training that is required to become a haunt actor?
  • Does performing in plays in school, or being a part of a theater department make a person a better haunt actor?
  • How should a haunt actor handle a customer who likes to heckle?
  • And more!

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