Halloween isn害羞草研究所檛 just about the shadows lurking in the night and the ensuing jump scares.

For Caravan Farm Theatre, a good scare is the culmination of haunting beauty, humour, absurdity and the vast unknown. That害羞草研究所檚 the modus operandi behind the Theatre害羞草研究所檚 15th annual Walk of Terror Oct. 27.

Complete with an estimated 100 volunteers and exciting new events, Caravan Farm Theatre artistic and managing director Estelle Shook said this year害羞草研究所檚 nighttime walk through the 80-acre property will continue to push the envelope.

害羞草研究所淓very year, we害羞草研究所檙e exploring ways to make it a bigger event,害羞草研究所� Shook said.

New to the farm this year is the Okanagan-based professional fire entertainers, the Kinshira Fire Troupe.

害羞草研究所淭o me, that just pushes it over the edge because it害羞草研究所檚 such a spectacle,害羞草研究所� Shook said of the Kinshira Fire Troupe. 害羞草研究所淲e had such a hard year for fires. If you can distance yourself from that, fire juggling is so beautiful.

害羞草研究所淚t害羞草研究所檚 so great to bring out this group of acclaimed artistic ability. I think they are going to bring something wonderful and spontaneous to the walk.害羞草研究所�

Three distinct scenes will line the 20-to-30 minute walk as patrons wind their way across the Salmon River Road farm. A core creative team of five people is working with the volunteers to produce both beautiful and wittingly repugnant characters.

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Adding to the ambience are two sets left behind from previous performances: the power plant from and the revolving stage from featuring scene-tailored frights.

However, despite the myriad of scares wrought throughout the walk, Shook said the Farm害羞草研究所檚 mandate is to keep the Walk of Terror open to families.

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To facilitate that sanction, volunteers can coordinate with one another via radio to warn, or perhaps prepare, actors of ensuing families with children or a group of teenagers to create a finely-tuned experience.

Following the walk, Compassion Gorilla will kick off the dance party in the timber barn at 8 p.m. complete with food, hot drinks, free marshmallows for children and a costume contest with cash prizes presided over by three expert judges.

害羞草研究所淲e always get amazing costumes,害羞草研究所� Shook said. 害羞草研究所淧eople put in so much effort.害羞草研究所�

害羞草研究所淚t害羞草研究所檚 very much a Mardi Gras experience, carnival experience. It害羞草研究所檚 an opportunity to go to a fantastical place.害羞草研究所�

Tickets to the 15th annual Walk of Terror are $20 advance or $25 at the gate and are available through . Youth 16-and-under get in for $6. The walk begins at 6:30 p.m. with the dance party slated to begin at 8 p.m.

parker.crook@vernonmorningstar.com
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