what are your suggestions on finding/attracting actors/staff to work at your haunt when your're a first year haunt? how many actors would i look to draw in.. let's guesstamate 50-100.
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It depends how large your haunt is going to be will determaine how many staff people you will need. A good place to get people is local schools and college's theater/drama club's and or classes. Also any college's that teach cosmetis this is going to be your make-up artists.
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One avenue to explore are LARP groups in your area. People that enjoy Live Action Role Playing games usually love the idea of working in a haunted house. They already have acting experience of sorts, and sometimes can bring their own costumes to the mix.
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Originally posted by Nightgore^That won't work... Even MAJOR THEME PARK EVENTS have teens as young as 16 working. The only difference is working ability and hours working. Just a little more forms! -Tyler
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i FOUND MY YOUNGER ACTORS ARE MORE DEDICATED AND ACCOUNATABLE THEN THE OLDER ONES.
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In a perfect world, they would be over 18. However, those that use only +18 are missing a great networking possibility. I mean, these kids go to school with our customers. They talk about all the fun they are having and their friends come out to check what their friends are doing. Yes, you have a lot of headaches dealing with young puppies, but on the other hand, if you get a 16 year old kid that likes what you are doing, you might have them for 2-3 years, maybe more.....www.atheateroflostsouls.com Or if you need makeup or supplies www.abramagic.com
"I am a frickin evil genius who deserves some frickin respect!"
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I have worked with some great actors as young as 9 years old. A whole haunt full of young teens, however, is unlikely to be strong from an acting standpoint. Our rule is that if you are under 16 and want to act, a parent or sibling over 18 must also be present and be a member of the crew. This can be a great deal, as we have had several families become fixtures in haunts I have been associated with.
Some of the best haunts, strictly from a standpoint of the quality of the acting, were staffed primarily by high school drama departments. That said, there are drawbacks to having younger actors. Not the least of which is the maturity level. It can be difficult to be in position and in character for an entire evening, and harder still for the immature.
I am still in favor of recruiting from the high schools, but know what you will be getting into.
DaveLords of Chaos, LLC
House of Chaos Haunted Attraction
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Originally posted by Duke of DarknessI have worked with some great actors as young as 9 years old. A whole haunt full of young teens, however, is unlikely to be strong from an acting standpoint. Our rule is that if you are under 16 and want to act, a parent or sibling over 18 must also be present and be a member of the crew. This can be a great deal, as we have had several families become fixtures in haunts I have been associated with.
Some of the best haunts, strictly from a standpoint of the quality of the acting, were staffed primarily by high school drama departments. That said, there are drawbacks to having younger actors. Not the least of which is the maturity level. It can be difficult to be in position and in character for an entire evening, and harder still for the immature.
I am still in favor of recruiting from the high schools, but know what you will be getting into.
Dave
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I had a mother and her 8 year old son working in my nursery scene. He was dressed as an evil jester sitting slumpped in a chair. He totally took people by suprise and was one of our best scares. It was a riot watching him and the reactions he got. Patrons thought he was one of the props in the room. At first he was a little nervous but after seeing the reaction he was getting he wanted to work the room alone without his mother. He's now hooked and contantly talks about the upcoming 2007 season.Kevin
MindWerxKMG, LLC
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Originally posted by jasonOriginally posted by Hell American FreakPosters at high schools are a sure bet...
We have been lucky enough to have gathered a good crew of "regular" actors and production staff that returns year after year, therefore this isn't as big of a problem for us as it may be for a new attraction. This too will come with time as with any other attraction that has a few years under their belt.
-Kurt"The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear."
-H.P. Lovecraft
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