Branching out behind the mask
Trey McLaughlin, better known as Mr. Afton, works in the haunt world as a performer, mask collector, makeup artist, and costume builder. His character work is connected to Eeriebyss, the long-form indoor haunt in Erie, Pennsylvania.
The episode looks at the difference between Trey and Mr. Afton, the work that goes into a costume that can survive a season, and the creative choice at the center of his story: it is okay to branch out. From collecting masks to building a character of his own, Trey’s process is about taking inspiration and making it personal.
01Eeriebyss
02Mask & costume work
03Branching out