Volunteers needed for ‘Deep Sea Freak Out’ set creation

For the sixth year, Wickham Works artists are building a unique Haunted House as a fundraiser for youth programs at the Warwick Valley Community Center. “Each year we pick a different theme and create a storyline around it,” explained producer Melissa Shaw-Smith. “This year Warwick artists Karen Decher and Beth Laule are conjuring up a weird and wonderful undersea world for visitors.” Deep Sea Freak Out! promises to be a surreal and scary trip into the depths to discover ghost pirates, sirens, Krab people, a sea witch, kraken, and other monsters of the deep.

The event will also be a community undertaking. Wickham Works invites everyone to drop in to their free workshops and help make the sets at the Community Center on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Adults and teens can help create this haunted experience behind the scenes, sign up to perform in the show, or help out with makeup and stage management.

“It’s a fun way for high school students to gain community service hours,” said Shaw-Smith. For more information, visit the Wickham Works website or Facebook page.

Shows will take place Oct. 24, 25, and 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door and include a Halloween fun room. The Haunted House is suitable for most, but parental discretion is advised. “No scare walk-throughs” are available on request from 6 to 7 p.m. only.