scare ACTOR training AGENDA

Scare actor and manager classes are taught in-person at your location.

No lengthy speeches or Powerpoints. We dive right into activities to get actors energized and engaged. 

Actors will learn improv techniques and practical tips to benefit their interactions and comebacks with guests.

Vocal warmups, breathing exercises, effective dialogue as well as phrases to avoid are covered extensively in these exercises.

This section covers iconic character movements, getting up close, collaborating with fellow actors, isolating guests and escaping in character.

Actors learn how to recognize when guests are entering their spots, being in character before guests enter their spot, scaring the entire group, eavesdropping on guests' names, and breaking up conga lines. 

An intense focus on staying in character, creating believable characters, practicing more collaboration, and recognizing the 6 standard actor actions.

Actors learn additional techniques like hiding in plain sight, identifying the 13 types of guests, entertaining younger kids, comparing and contrasting haunt acting with other types of acting, and knowing details about their haunt.

Haunters are shown the unique requirements to be a line actor compared to actors in fixed spots.

Actors will learn a second collection of important tasks and techniques including using other languages, handling special events, how to recover when it all goes wrong and proper radio procedures.

Exercises and energy are the focus here. Not boring lectures.

Knowing their own haunt, how to effectively run auditions and keep both actors and guests safe are the focus of this section.

We cover good and bad leadership examples, best practices and conducting pre and post show briefings.

Coaching and managing actors during the show, dealing with haunt drama and discipline issues, as well as handling customer complaints are all detailed here.

This section delves into the importance of reading customer reviews as well as why delivering awards is essential to recognizing your people.

The last section goes into proper radio procedures and lots of tips for costumes and equipment.