Monster Tales: Tiffany of T-Rex Talents Talks Scare Acting and SFX with Ed & Marsha
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What this video covers
In this Monster Tales interview, Distortions Unlimited founders Ed and Marsha Edmunds sit down with Tiffany Manning of T-Rex Talents to explore her journey into monsters, haunt acting, SFX makeup, and prop building. Tiffany shares how she developed a career that spans scare acting at Ohio's Forsaken haunted house, performing with the traveling Paranormal Cirque, and creating fully original characters from concept through costume. As a wheelchair-using little person, she brings a genuinely unique physical presence and perspective to every project, both on and behind the camera. The conversation grew out of a personal meeting at the Midwest Haunters Convention, giving it a warm, community-driven feel.
Key takeaways
- ◆Tiffany Manning is a multi-disciplinary haunt talent covering SFX makeup, prop making, acting, and character design
- ◆All of her haunted house characters are developed entirely from scratch — concept, costume, and performance
- ◆She has scare-acted at Forsaken haunted house in Ohio and toured with the Paranormal Cirque
- ◆Her background as a wheelchair-bound little person gives her a distinctive and memorable on-camera presence
- ◆The interview was sparked by a meeting at the Midwest Haunters Convention, highlighting the tight-knit haunt community
Who this is for
Aspiring and working haunt actors, SFX makeup artists, and prop builders who want career inspiration and insight from an unconventional but accomplished industry professional.
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