Episode
Episode 102-Athens Scream Park 2025 Preview
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- Haunting U
- Published
- Sep 27, 2025
- Duration seconds
- 5328
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- https://www.hauntingu.com/e/athens_screampark/
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Summary
Hosts Leslie Reed and Keoni Hutton sit down with Breck Avenmarch and Eli Weiss, co-owners of Athens Scream Park, to discuss the final preparations for their new haunted trail in Gloucester, Ohio. They cover theme and backstory, construction and sound challenges on an outdoor paintball field, marketing strategies (including guerrilla tactics and community outreach), actor recruitment and management, budgeting and sponsorships. The episode offers practical insights for haunters on building sustainable sets, creative sound design, simplified makeup approaches, and community-focused promotions. Tune in for an enthusiastic look at grassroots haunt production and the realities of opening a new attraction.