Happy October!

For the spooky season, Mr. Menace the Sixth and Haunted Shuffle will be on the prowl, including hosting 2 live audience TV shows. 

Mr. Menace at 2nd Friday Art Walk

Catch Mr. Menace the Sixth at the 2nd Friday Art Walk in Downtown Norman on October 9. He'll hang out around Legally Brewed to promote the upcoming Haunted Shuffle events and interview folks on the street for his Spooky Talk segment.

Haunted Shuffle: Covens & Covers

WHEN: Sunday, October 11 at 4 pm

WHERE: A Novel Idea Bookshop
116 W. Oklahoma Ave. in Guthrie, OK

Join Mr. Menace the Sixth for your corporate-approved comedy allowance as three witches improvise their way through retail purgatory in the chaotic horror-comedy game show, Haunted Shuffle!

Admission is free, but seating is limited and first-come, first-served, so put on your most spell-bound outfit for this live comedy game show. Doors open at 4 pm, and the show starts soon after.

Haunted Shuffle: Hades Court

WHEN: Saturday, October 17 at 11 am

WHERE: Legally Brewed
123 W. Main St. in Norman, OK

You have been summoned to Legally Brewed to serve as an audience member for a unique improv comedy show. In this event, the defense and prosecution teams will compete to determine whether the defendant is guilty of altering one of Hades’ punishments by replacing Sisyphus’s boulder with a portable video game console.

Admission is free! Doors open at 11 am, making it the perfect time to catch a show before brunch.

Horror & Thriller Book Festival

A Novel Idea Bookshop's Horror & Thriller Book Festival returns Saturday, October 24th, from 6-9 PM for an evening of sinister stories, shadowy mysteries, haunting reads, authors, vendors, and a little literary magic. Mr. Menace the Sixth will attend and film interviews for his Spooky Talk segments. 

Thank You!

Hope too see you at one of the events!

Hello, everyone!

Thank you for signing up to keep in the loop with Doorventure.art! I know there's a bunch of new folks joining me from Soonercon this year, so thank you so much! I had a great time at Soonercon this year, and I want to start this post with a recap of my experience.

For the first panel about urban legends, moderated by Jeff Provine with Trina Jacobs, I knew in advance I would be late due to a gig with the OKCMOA, so Jeff said I should make a dramatic entrance. When I arrived, I burst in as Mr. Menace the Sixth, proclaiming I had a message from beyond the grave. Since Jeff was in on the plan, he introduced me to the audience, so they would know we were doing a bit. I went on to share the story of the EVP (electronic voice phenomenon) I captured at Flower Bluff Manor, in which a man said, "I'm here." You can listen to that full story on my Tales Unveiled podcast episode, I'm Here at Flower Bluff Manor. After my entrance, I took my TV head and proceeded with the rest of the panel as myself.

Following this panel, I hosted my horror trivia game. When I did the trivia session last year, I filled up the room (and I did again this year). From what I learned in the previous session, I created a slide deck this year to display the questions and answers on the big-screen TV. I included a diverse assortment of trivia questions from TV, movies, anime, podcasts, art, and even real-life horrors. Out of 24 questions, the winner got about 17 correct, with the audience average being 10. I also had a couple who came last year come back because they had so much fun; however, they arrived after I finished, but I had time, so I did a private game session, which they enjoyed. 

On Saturday, I got to do a one-on-one play test for my Haunted Shuffle card game. A play-test with strangers has been on my to-do list for a long time. I got some great feedback. Next, I need to run a large-group playtest, since up to 8 people can play. Then I'll need to print a new version and test it before I get to the launch phase.

For Sunday, I was on a panel about being creative in Oklahoma, moderated by Elizabeth Campbell with J.D. Woods, Karen Thrower, and Matthew Price. I enjoy chatting with other professional creatives because I always learn something new or get inspired.

I also filmed a cosplay interview with Mr. Ray, asking them about their fears and how to hide a body. This was a test for a new Spooky Talk segment, which you can watch here. 

I ended Soonercon by setting up in the Creator Spotlight for an hour, talking to folks about Doorventure.art. I had a wonderful time meeting with everyone, and I know some of you are here now because of that encounter, so thank you again!

As for what's next, I'll be at Roughtail Brewing Co. in Oklahoma City on Friday, July 10th, at 5 pm, as part of their horror short-film festival. Several of my Haunted Shuffle skits will be scattered throughout the programming block to break up the pacing with the longer shorts. I also plan to be there, all dressed up as Mr. Menace. 

As a special bonus for you, I have included the widescreen version of the Slumber Support skit I filmed with Roughtail Brewing Co. I'll be sharing the vertical version on social media later today, so you basically get early access. 

That's all for this update! Thank you again for following Doorventure.art.  Feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions. 

Hello, everyone!

Today is the start of Soonercon in Norman, Oklahoma. I will be there throughout the weekend dressed as my character, Mr. Menace the Sixth from Haunted Shuffle. I'm on a couple of panels, doing a table signing, hosting a horror trivia game session, and play testing my card game. 

Here's my schedule. 

Friday 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM in University B

Oklahoma's Eerie Secrets

Oklahoma has a rich history of strange happenings, from haunted sites to paranormal encounters. In this panel, we'll recount the eerie tales that define the state's urban legends, and invite you to share your own unsettling stories.

Moderator: Jeff Provine

Friday 9:00 PM – 9:45 PM in Crimson Boardroom (Hotel Side)

Haunted Shuffle Horror Trivia

Test your horror knowledge with Mr. Menace the Sixth from the game show Haunted Shuffle. Audience members will be chosen to participate in this fun trivia game with prizes!

Sunday 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM in Sooner A

Okie Originals: The Creative Identity of the Sooner State

Oklahoma has produced a wide range of creators whose work reflects the landscapes, cultures, and communities of the Sooner State. What perspectives emerge from growing up, living, or creating here? This panel brings together Oklahoma artists and writers to discuss how place influences their creative voice and identity. How does Oklahoma shape the stories we tell and the art we make?

Moderator: Elizabeth Campbell

Panelists: Dennis Spielman, J.D. Woods, Karen Thrower, Matthew Price

Sunday 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM in Exhibitors Hall

Table signing with Dennis Spielman