Sorgatron Media Master Feed - Episodes Tagged with “Props”

ScareHouse Podcast 128: Poison Props Adam Johnston

Sorgatron Media — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 14:00:00 -0400

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Poison Props has been creating fast, durable haunt house animatronics for 11 years.

ScareHouse has at least one Poison Props animatronic in each of their haunts.

You must be willing to learn and get feedback from your client to run a successful business.

The importance of scalability.

Adam discusses starting out in a one car garage and his sound design background.

What it's like to prep for a major trade show.

Serendipity and finding your life's passion.

How sound can set the mood and immerse the customers in the experience.

The fun, new things Adam is bringing to Transworld.

Find Adam and Poison Props Online:

Website http://poisonprops.com

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/POISON-PROPS-115866798452165

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/poisonprops

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ScareHouse Podcast 124: Kip Polley Pale Night Productions Returns

Sorgatron Media — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 10:00:00 -0400

A few weeks before opening night, Creative Director Scott Simmons and Katie “Dudders” traveled to Beechview to Sorgatron Media Studios to record a long distance podcast with Kip Polley from Pale Night Productions. Kip was visiting the Southern Illinois Fair with one of his zombie puppets. They chatted with Kip about kids love of zombies, designing haunted attractions and escape rooms for guests of all ages, and being one of the leading innovators in the haunted attraction industry.

Pale Night Productions started 13 years ago and provides props for haunted houses and theme parks. They also design turnkey haunted houses and escape rooms.

Incorporating zombies into your marketing.

Old school marketing can help you stand out from the crowd in a digital world.

ScareHouse zombie Donnie may or may not be from the Pale Night Productions family.

Why kids love zombies.

Designing haunted houses and attractions that are fun for guests of all ages.

Discussing the future of escape rooms.

The importance of your espace room having a story.

Trying to keep up with all the new haunt technology.

Looking beyond the haunted attraction industry for inspiration.

Never getting to 100% done because we’re always pushing ourselves to the next level.

Find Kip and Pale Night Productions Online:
Episode 41 ScareHouse Podcast https://scarehouse.fireside.fm/41
Website http://www.palenightproductions.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/palenight
Twitter https://twitter.com/PaleNight_Kip
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/kpolley
Ravens Curse http://ravenscurse.com

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ScareHouse Podcast 117: Allen and Shannon Hopps

Sorgatron Media — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 14:00:00 -0400

Allen Hopps is the "Forrest Gump of the Haunted Attraction Industry" having contributed to several of America's iconic haunted attractions over the last 20 years. Days after high school graduation he drove a moped from Baltimore to Orlando to perform as an actor in a haunted house, and he's never regretted it for a moment since. Allen and his wife Shannon join ScareHouse Creative Director Scott Simmons and ScareHouse actress Jennifer Dallas for an inspiring and entertaining look back at the early days of the haunted attraction industry and a look forward to the new era of highly themed and immersive experiences.

The mythology and creative design that drives the DARK HOUR team to produce entirely new productions all year round.
Becoming addicted to haunted houses at 10 years and how a magazine changed his life
Why "Terror on Church Street" in Orlando was one of the most influential haunted attractions ever
Allen's marriage is a result of a gargoyle suit and a thousand mile leap of faith. This is a story you will not forget.
Texas is a hotbed for horror and haunted houses
The challenges and rewards of leading a cast of actors into "battle" every night of your season
Why low-tech scares are increasingly effective within high-tech haunted attractions
Skills you need to be a good haunted house actor
Why Allen is so generous with his knowledge, experiences, and secrets via seminars, videos, and online content

For more information about Allen Hopps and Dark Hour:

Allen Hopps Facebook https://www.facebook.com/allen.hopps
Stiltbeast Studios DIY Videos https://www.youtube.com/user/StiltbeastStudios
Website http://darkhourhauntedhouse.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/darkhourhauntedhouse
Twitter https://twitter.com/DarkHourHaunt
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DarkHourHaunt/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/DarkHourPlano
Stilbeast Studios and Haunt Dawgs https://www.facebook.com/Stiltbeast-Studios-and-Haunt-Dawgs-274259909253076/

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ScareHouse Podcast 116: Throwback to Jerry from Creepy Collection at 2015 Midwest Haunters Convention

Sorgatron Media — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 08:00:00 -0400

Throwing it back to the 2015 Midwest Haunters Convention. Our former Director of Operations Crystal caught up with Jerry Dalessandro from Creepy Collection on the show floor.

Looking for zombies? Clowns? Demon dolls? We got a guy.
Brooklyn born artist, entrepreneur, and hustler (compliment) Jerry Dalessandro joins ScareHouse Director of Operations Crystal Rupp to talk about Creepy Collection.
Recorded at the Midwest Haunters Convention 2015.
Creepy Collection's ever growing army of zombies, dolls, demons, clowns, and other nightmare props fill the halls of ScareHouse and other haunted attractions all over the world.
Their work has also have been in the horror movies Sibling and The Hole and On The Lot (reality show By Steven Spielberg.

For more information about Creepy Collection:
Website http://creepycollection.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creepycollection
Twitter https://twitter.com/CreepyProps
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/creepycollectioncom-144301045582779

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