ScareHouse Podcast 135: Into the Dark Terror Vault in San Francisco

Dudders catches up with former ScareHouse Director of Operations, Crystal Wright, at Transworld in St. Louis.
Into the Dark production company combines the theatrical and technical talents of David and Joshua.
Terror Vault is Into the Dark's first production and located in the old San Francisco mint.
Joshua's love of haunted houses began with the Morbid Manor in Ocean City.
Crystal tells us what it's like being away from haunted houses for a year and discovering Terror Vault in her new neighborhood.
Returning haunt actors are very important. They can help teach new actors about how to pace themselves. Newbies often underestimate how exhausting haunt acting is.
Preparing for a haunt season is a yearround job.
"Normal" employers don't always appreciate all of work you do at haunted houses.
Why it's a great idea to add a behind the scenes tour to your haunted attraction.
Joshua and David worked to put everything they loved into the show.
The cool thing about having a haunted attraction in an old building.
Talking "yinzer".
Some of the differences between east coast and west coast haunted attractions.
Using unique characteristics of your location in your show.
Even haunters get scared sometimes.
Crystal and Dudders have cleaned up their share of customer tinkle.
Kids and haunted houses.
"Wearing many wigs" is a much better saying than "wearing many hats".
Adjusting your show for groups that may have unique needs.
Crystal's experience of working in The Basement at ScareHouse.
Terror Vault is a predominately queer haunted attraction.
How the genre of horror is shifting from a straight white male dominated world.
Working to make everyone feel welcome.
ScareHouse and Pittsburgh's pride parade.
The need for diversity training in the haunted attraction industry.
Why representation at a haunted attraction is important.
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You can find Into the Dark and Terror Vault online at:
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Dudders catches up with former ScareHouse Director of Operations, Crystal Wright, at Transworld in St. Louis.
Into the Dark production company combines the theatrical and technical talents of David and Joshua.
Terror Vault is Into the Dark's first production and located in the old San Francisco mint.
Joshua's love of haunted houses began with the Morbid Manor in Ocean City.
Crystal tells us what it's like being away from haunted houses for a year and discovering Terror Vault in her new neighborhood.
Returning haunt actors are very important. They can help teach new actors about how to pace themselves. Newbies often underestimate how exhausting haunt acting is.
Preparing for a haunt season is a yearround job.
"Normal" employers don't always appreciate all of work you do at haunted houses.
Why it's a great idea to add a behind the scenes tour to your haunted attraction.
Joshua and David worked to put everything they loved into the show.
The cool thing about having a haunted attraction in an old building.
Talking "yinzer".
Some of the differences between east coast and west coast haunted attractions.
Using unique characteristics of your location in your show.
Even haunters get scared sometimes.
Crystal and Dudders have cleaned up their share of customer tinkle.
Kids and haunted houses.
"Wearing many wigs" is a much better saying than "wearing many hats".
Adjusting your show for groups that may have unique needs.
Crystal's experience of working in The Basement at ScareHouse.
Terror Vault is a predominately queer haunted attraction.
How the genre of horror is shifting from a straight white male dominated world.
Working to make everyone feel welcome.
ScareHouse and Pittsburgh's pride parade.
The need for diversity training in the haunted attraction industry.
Why representation at a haunted attraction is important.

Thank you for listening! Please subscribe and leave feedback.

You can find Into the Dark and Terror Vault online at:

Instagram @intothedarksf

Facebook @intothedarksf

Twitter @intothedarksf

Follow the ScareHouse podcast hosts: Scott Simmons (@ScareHouseScott) and Katie “Dudders” (@kdudders)

Visit us www.ScareHouse.com

Watch us Youtube.com/TheScareHouse

Like us https://www.facebook.com/ScareHouse

Follow us https://twitter.com/ScareHousePGH