The Haines Library would like to thank all those who made its second Literary Haunted House a huge success. Darcee Messano altered reality with her awesome makeup talent. Annette Smith was helpful in selecting and lending LCCP props and costumes. Tim Banks’ truly creepy werewolf inhabited the forest. Our breathing readers ignored the specters to the point of causing identity crises; and our specters did such a good job we feel compelled to assure everyone that Ila Nettleton, Lizi Wirak, Aurora Alten-Huber, and Anissa Berry are still amongst the living. The sound man, Jon Graves, managed to hit his cues, despite technical challenges. The Guide’s Assistant, Maddox Rogers, and Inquisitive Kids, Ila and Kruze Nettleton demonstrated unexpected crowd-control skills.
Kudos to the cast: our tragic Frankenstein’s Monster, Mark Sebens; the charming and terrifying Dracula, Tod Sebens; and the man who was NOT mad, Dave Routh, whose stellar appearances amused and touched visitors.
Sometimes a director becomes so focused on what she wants, she forgets to tell her performers how convincing they are; this was the case with the players, who entertained over 150 visitors in their perilous realm.
No event can be a success without attendees. Thank you to those who joined Tour Package #7; your trust in our Guide to get you in and out, unharmed, is appreciated.
Tracy Wirak and the Library Staff