Whispering Woods Haunted Attraction

1285 Otis Skelton Rd. Royston, Ga 30662

Whispering Woods Haunted Attraction -
Important, Casting Call Information!

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- Final 2022 Casting Call Date -

*August 27th, 2022 - 7pm - 11pm*

You MUST attend the date listed above; to be able to participate in the 2022 Haunt Season.

(NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!)

- If you are planning to attend Casting Call this season; we will need a completed Bio Form filled out. The Bio/Info. Form is located at the bottom of this Important Info. Page.

*You must be 18 years or older to apply. (If you are between the ages of 15-17 you MUST have a WWHA Consent Form Signed by Parent/Guardian.) *Paid Postions can only be considered to ages 18+. (However, you can be a volunteer at the age of 15+.) NOTE: To be considered for a paid position; you MUST be able to attend ALL operating nights of the Haunt Season.

Please, message us via email if you have questions reguarding age guidelines and restrictions. EMAIL: whisperingwoodshaunt@gmail.com

*This is a lengthy message, but it answers most questions people will have, and maybe some you didn't think about. Please, read this entire message before filling out the Bio/Question Form, below.*

Rain:
If we need to cancel the scheduled date for the upcoming Casting Call; due to rain, we will post on our Facebook page. If you do not see a post on our Facebook page; the Casting Call is still ON. Note: it may not be raining at Whispering Woods; even if it's raining where you are. However, we do encourage you to bring an umbrella, or poncho; incase of a pop-up shower. (Summer season; can always surprise us with scattered rain showers.)

Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/whisperingwoodshauntedattraction

Website: www.whisperingwoodshauntedhouse.com

Parking:
Pull into the main driveway and take the first right; which will lead to an open field. Drive, slowly! We will have someone there to guide everyone to the correct location(s). We will all gather together; before proceeding to other tasks / locations through-out the haunt property.

IMPORTANT! - Things to know:
- It's always good to be a little early. (No more than 30 minutes early.) *6:30p - 6:45p, is a good time frame for Casting Call arrival.* Please, DON'T BE LATE. If for any reason; you may be late - please, contact us ASAP; so we'll know to be expecting you. (via Email or Facebook)
- When you arrive; look for Check-In area, signs. You will then proceed to Check-In and will be given instructions there.
- Please, DO NOT bring any friends or relatives; who are not planning to participate in the Casting Call event for the upcoming season. (If being brought to Casting Call by a Friend/Relative, not participating, they will need to either wait in the car, or return by 10:30pm to pick you up. - No Exceptions!)
- If you are age(s) 15 - 17, your parent/guardian; will need to arrive at Casting Call with you, to fill out additional info. *Your parent/guardian must be present to sign an additional info form, but will not be allowed to stay for the casting event.*

What to wear:
- Comfortable clothes, long pants, shoes that will fully cover/protect your feet. The ground may be muddy in certain areas, and there are briars, bugs, etc. (It's the woods, after all. So, please; dress appropriately.)
- BRING WATER! - It will more than likely be hot, and humid, and you WILL get thirsty!
- Bring a flashlight of some sort(other than your cell phone; cell phones are NOT ALLOWED in sight on the trail). - something small and easier to carry. It will be dark walking to and from the attraction and a flashlight will come in handy!
- RESTROOMS: Please, make sure to use the restroom before you come. We will not have portable restrooms on sight; until the opening of the haunt season.

*If you have any further questions; please, feel free to contact; via email, or Facebook.

Email: whisperingwoodshaunt@gmail.com

We look forward to seeing you at Casting Call on 8/27/22 - 7pm - 11pm!

*If you are unable to complete the Bio Form Online; (the info below). We will have a few paper copies on hand at the Casting Call event. However, if you're not able to complete the form below prior to Casting Call; please message us, via email, or FB. Therefore, so we can get some basic information from you to add you to the Casting Call list for the upcoming Haunt Season.

*Everyone will be required to sign a waiver/release form; before being able to participate with us for the Casting Call and the 2022 Haunt Season.* - This will be given to each individual to sign and turn back in to WWHA Management at the beginning of Casting Call.

Thanks you, and Happy Haunting!

- WWHA Management!

Whispering Woods Haunted Attraction

Date: *

Legal Name: (First, Last)

***Preferred Name; if different from Legal Name:

***Age:

Phone:

*NOTE: Provide a phone number that can receive Text Messages. (We will send text message notifications/reminders, as needed.*

Email:

*A valid email is required for communication.

***Mailing Address: (PO Box, required; if no mailing address is available.)

*Location #, Street, City, State, Zip.

Give us a physical description of yourself:

*This helps us to remember each person, and to assign roles/positions accordingly.

***Are you in school?

Yes, High School Yes, College No.

***Are you currently employed?

Yes No

***If you selected YES (to the above question), do you have any activities that will conflict your participation here at WWHA? (If so, that is okay, but please keep in mind - you MUST attend every operating night of the Haunt Season and be of age to qualify.) You can VOLUNTEER at the age(s) of 15-17, and you can qualify for a PAID POSITION at the age(s) of 18+.

***(If you’re currently employed.) What hours do you usually work? Will those hours affect your ability to work at WWHA? (If unemployed, will your daytime duties affect your ability to work at WWHA?)

Are you on Facebook? If so, have you liked the WWHA page yet? If you haven’t, will you please do so, and share it with your friends and family? - Select One:

Yes, I have already liked the WWHA Facebook Page, and I will share it with my friends and family! No, I haven’t liked the WWHA Facebook Page, but I promise to do so, and start sharing the event with all my family and friends.

Do you enjoy Halloween and scary haunted attractions? Tell us why you want to be a part of Whispering Woods Haunted Attraction LLC.

Do you have previous acting experience? If so, please describe: (NO experience, needed!)

What special skills do you feel you could bring to WWHA? Do you have any unique talents, etc.?

***Although, we cannot guarantee what role you will be assigned; we would like to know where you think you would be the most valuable in the event.Please, select all of interest: (May select more than one.)

Scare Actor (Monster, Zombie, etc.) Ground Character/Actor (these are the select few characters that will be up front; interacting with the guest, posing for pictures, and of course, creeping out the guests - while they are waiting in the ticket line, and waiting in the queue line to enter the attraction. Behind the Scenes; Actor (Controlling a prop/device, but may also interact / scare the customers directly.) Trail Guide (positioned along the trail as actors, but with primary positioning of keeping the customers on the correct trail / direction. Customer Service or Technical Team (helping to greet customers, controlling a prop(behind the scenes), collecting tickets, collecting customer feedback, or directing customers.) Makeup Team / Helpers (MUST have previous experience in makeup, or being able to provide pictures of your previous work; such as theatrical, FX makeup, etc.)

***(PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!!! - From the selections of the previous question: Ordering them from 1 - 6; with 1 being your MOST desired role/position. This helps us in being able to find options for everyone, and making sure that everyone has fun and enjoys their time spent with us!) - *Only rate the ones below; from the ones you selected on the previous question.*

***Based on your selection of choices from the question above; which role do you think would be the most suitable for you and why?

***We will be open September 30th, and EVERY Friday and Saturday night in October. (Including Sunday October 30th, and Monday October 31st - and the FIRST weekend in November.) *Some nights could go later; depending on our customer traffic.* (We will stop selling tickets at closing time on the nights listed on our website/FB page. However, the attraction will stay operating until the last customer enters and exits the haunt. So, even though the haunt may be closed at the time listed above; everyone will be required to stay in their designated areas, until instructed to leave your area. At the end of each operating night; we will all meet back up one last time; before leaving. (This gives us the opportunity for feedback and to discuss any changes that may need to be made.) Cast and Crew will need to arrive NO LATER THAN 6:30pm each night of operation. Will that be a problem for you?

No Yes

***READ CAREFULLY!!! - This season; we will be offering paid positions to a selected amount of roles/positions. In order to qualify for a paid position; you MUST work EVERY NIGHT of Operation and MUST be 18+ years of age or older. Paid positions are roles/positions that MUST be filled and present every operating night and ON TIME! - *Replying NO, to this question; does not mean you will not be able to participate this season. - We will also have volunteer cast and crew options as well (Volunteer Options: are for those who can't work every night of operation, but still have a passion for this type of production/event and would like to still be a part of the Haunt Season.) ***Would you be available to work all nights of operation for the upcoming Haunt Season; if selected for one of those positions after Casting Call?***

NO YES

If you answered NO, to the previous question. Please, explain:

Dates I am available: (If able to be involved with every night of operation; type: ALL)

***DRESS REHEARSAL will be held on SEPTEMBER 24th from 6:30p - 11p - Which is last weekend before we open for the 2022 season. This is MANDATORY! Will you be able to attend dress rehearsal?

NO YES

***What type of position are you requesting?

I CAN be involved all operating nights, and will be able to attend dress rehearsal. *I CANNOT be involved all nights, but would like to still be considered for a role/position, and I CAN attend dress rehearsal.

How physically fit would you rate yourself?

Very Fit Above Average Below Average Not Fit

Do you have any physical limitations that would keep you from taking a position that keeps you on your feet for 4 hours? If so, please explain.

***Do you suffer from any medical conditions that we may need to be aware of? Such as: Asthma, Seizures, etc. (If so, please explain below. If not, reply with "None".

Do you have Health Insurance?

Do you have reliable transportation or the ability to get to and from the event each night?

Are you a smoker?

No Yes

If so, can you refrain from smoking while in the trail? (Actors are not permitted to smoke ANYWHERE inside the attraction. *However, prior to opening and after we close each night of operation; there is a smoking section available for Cast/Crew members ONLY.*

*There will be a designated smoking area; for cast members, only. Before, and After the event.

Do you have the tendency to steal money, or items from others?

No Yes

Are you prone to violent reactions when dealing with other people?

No Yes

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

No Yes

If you answered YES, to the previous question; please, explain below:

If needed; we may order background checks and/or drug tests on our cast/crew. Is that okay with you?

No Yes

***Is there any other information you would like to share with us? If so; please, share with us below:

*If you agree to all the provided mandatory info, above. - Type: Yes. - If not, Type: No*

> If you have ANY other questions; please ask them below, and when your Bio Form has been reviewed; we will contact you. *Be sure to mention what would be the best option of contact; via email or FB at the end of your question, before clicking submit.* If you do not have any other questions; just type: N/A

Scare Actor

Grounds Character / Actor

Behind the Scenes; Actor

Trail Guide

Customer Service / Technical Team

Makeup Team / Helpers