Haunt Weekly

When it comes to actors, every haunt wants to know three things: Where to find them, how to train them and why they stay or leave.Japes Palles may not be able to help much with the first item, but he has 14 years of experience with the other two. This includes finding their strengths, finding the best role for them and, most importantly, keeping them happy so they stay through the season and come back for the next.In this interview, we sit down with Japes and we talk all about training actors, finding the right role for them and helping them grow to fulfill their potential. We go over some of his key rules for making a scare work, including what to scream at customers, and the shocking truth about most haunt actors: That they aren't actors.Japes is also kind enough to share a story from his time as an actor that he never tells his students (because it violates his own rules). AllThis week's episode includes: Background on JapesBasics on Training ActorsWhat to Look for in ActorsHow to Find the Right