Good evening readers! I hope everyone is enjoying a much deserved relaxing weekend. I could definitely go for one of those, but there is so much to do and get ready for because the Face Of Halloween competition this year is around the corner! But in order to prepare an opportunity knocked on my door quite literally in my neighborhood, let’s brew about it!
So, you know I did a piece on The Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail, not too many moons ago, and it was a BLAST, but I think what intrigued me more than getting the interview was the idea of being a part of this whole different world, filled with creative stories behind each haunted house and what it took to bring it to life. However, this year, something came across my table, a casting call.
I love to paint, sculpt, and the mechanics, but I never thought about actually being a scare actor, I mean it intrigued me but I wasn’t sure if I had the chops, then. NOW, after being in the Face Of Halloween(FOH) last year, and being more dedicated in creating a community on social media i.e. Facebook, Instagram, I’ve become more comfortable being on camera and in fact, LOVE it. So, when a casting call came around in my local area, I jumped on it. This place is called Pemberton Haunted Acres and this place is HUGE!
I was scared at first, for putting my name in the pot, because I never done something like this before but I had to try. THIS was the direction I wanted to go, something creative and fun. Not only that but the thrill of being behind the scenes, learning the process of BECOMING a creature or undead being, networking, making new friends, just the overall experience. The crew of Pemberton Haunted Acres, were FANTASTIC, I don’t know about the other participants trying out but I felt comfortable, relaxed and had a lot of fun doing the warm ups and improv, I think my favorite part was getting the owner and the other associates laughing during one of my improv sessions.
With that being said I’m excited to see if I get hired on to Pemberton Haunted Acres because it’d be a great experience and an opportunity to explore in direction that I feel best fits what I want to do as a career or part of a journey to another that is not just seasonal, but forever.
So, I say all this, and you’re wondering where the FUCK does Face of Halloween come into play? FOH has hinted on their social media to hang tight, since there aren’t any dates, yet , but if this year is anything like last year at the tail end of the competition, they were looking to see if we give back to our community, seeing as it is a fundraiser for the Starlight Children’s Foundation and all. So, not only is there an experience at Pemberton Haunted Acres it will help bolster what I do for my community as well.
But what are your thoughts? Have you ever gone to a haunted house or trail amusement park? Have yo taken part of one? Is going to or being a part of one on your bucket list like it is for me?
As Always Keep On Brewin!