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PANELS
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
These are the panels of FrightReads! You'll see our different shows, brief descriptions, and more! We're putting on activites BOTH DAYS! Times and dates are subject to change and shift, keep an eye on the page and social media for the latest info!
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PANEL -30 MIN
BEYOND THE SCARES: Horror in Multimedia
People tend to associate horror with scares, but this isn't always the case. This panel will delve into film, television, books and even comics and video games to express that even horror can break boundaries into romance, comedy, drama, or the next blockbuster action flick!
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Hosted by Larissa Zak, Monique Dupree, Matt Blazi
Improv Comedy - 30 MIN
Drop Three Improv
Drop Three is a comedy troupe out of Baltimore, MD. They bring wacky, irreverant comedy with a spooky twist for us this year on Sunday!
Informational - 30 MIN
Things Forsaken - From Page to Screen
Things Forsaken will take some time to discuss some of their projects, and talk about what the process is for creating characters, props, and stories. Q&A to follow their talk, so be ready to ask questions!
PANEL - 1HR
AUTHOR 101
Join authors Brian Paone, Moe Lane, Marissa D'Angelo, and Callie Rae Sutton as they discuss the processes of getting started with writing, how to polish the book, getting it published, and inevitably, marketing!
PANEL - 30 MIN
Psychology of Horror
Join author Jenny Allen and several other expert panelists in a discussion about mental health benefits of writing or reading horror, and how psychology plays a part in horror!
PANEL 30 MIN
Why F'n Vampires???
Why have vampires held our interest for centuries? Other monsters come and go, but Dracula and his kin are here to stay! They've been represented as villains, love interests and even comedic relief! Join the panel and sink your teeth into a discussion about why vampires continue to entice and excite us!
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Hosted by Jennia D'Lima and Lara Buckheit
Interactive - 30 MIN
Things Forsaken - Interactive Story Creating
Join the team at Things Forsaken as they work with YOU to create a fantastic story! They'll start the baseline, and with the help of the audience, you'll write a short horror story! Think MAD LIBS on steroids! Get creative, and fill in the blanks and write the next chilling tale!
Panel - 30 MIN
People Under The Stairs Cast Panel
Join us as we talk to the cast of People Under the Stairs more than 30 years after the cinematic sensation released! Sean Whalen, Brandon Adams, Yan Birch and William Perry will discuss filming, cult success, and other information, hosted by TODDTalks!
Contest- 30 MIN
Costume Contest - Adult
Hop on stage with your spooky best! Our judges are looking for three categories: Scariest, Original, and Group! Details on our costume contest page!
Stage Play -30 Min
A Bloody Double Cross
Count Dracula has brought home his latest conquest, Amber, much to the dismay of his brides, Pandora, Selene and Camille. But, not everything is as it seems. Amber is secretly there to film to increase her social media following and her hosts may have a surprise or two of their own. What's the worst that could happen? Only one way to find out! Join us for laughs, with a touch of horror and a plot that twists as much as Chubby Checker!