June 23, 2020

[Haunt Weekly] Episode 238 - Making Haunting a Safe Space for Everyone

[Haunt Weekly] Episode 238 - Making Haunting a Safe Space for Everyone

The haunted attraction industry prides itself on being a welcoming space for anyone who loves scaring. However, as some recent events have shown, that's not always an ideal we live up to.

The truth is that we have many of the same issues as any other...

The haunted attraction industry prides itself on being a welcoming space for anyone who loves scaring. However, as some recent events have shown, that's not always an ideal we live up to.

The truth is that we have many of the same issues as any other industry but we often lack the tools and processes to address them adequately.

So, that's where this week's conversation sits in as we sit down with the amazing Brooke Englehart from SvenPuss Productions to discuss ways that the haunted attraction industry can become a safer and more welcoming place for everyone.

This Week's Episode Includes:

Intro
Introducing Brooke
The Genesis of the Conversation
Ideas for Making the Industry Safer
What Options Are There Now?
What Can Owners Do to Improve
What Are Ways to Improve Inclusion?
What About Conventions?
Do Actors Need to Unionize?
Conclusions
All in all, this is one packed episode that you do NOT want to miss!