When the sun goes down, the screams begin.

Through the midst of the terrors and the echoes of visitors crying out in horror, lies the fright of the night–Tiny the Clown. But do people actually know the man behind the mask? Fright Night patrons can see the pink hair and chilling grin from miles away, but has anybody taken a closer look at the man behind the mask?

Tunes of 90s punk rock follow the star as he gets ready to put on a show that will never be forgotten in the minds of attendees. Through the clouds of angst and haunts in the air lies the actors preparing to give the audience the fright of their lives. The local celebrity and infamous starlet Tiny has laid aside his leather vest and boots to share his side of the horror that goes on at night within the Boone Hall Farms.

Due to privacy concerns (he has been stalked before at his private residence when his identity was discovered), Tiny’s real name has been kept confidential so he can maintain the magic and anonymity of his character.

“It was really fun the first time I ever saw my face on a billboard driving to work,” Tiny said. “It’s a cool feeling and I take a lot of pride in the event because I have always been into haunted houses and starting out as one of the big actors was really cool.”

Adorned with special effects, makeup, and embellished in his signature eccentric costumes, the fans can only wonder how such a quintessential character has evolved through the years of smoke and screams.

“We started with the iteration where I had the jean jacket and the plaid pants and everything and rolled from there,” Tiny said.

The namesake of ‘Tiny’ raises even more questions about the character’s origin.

“In 2014, when I first started, I was a clown and I was doing my things, and some girl asked me…‘What is your name’ and I said …‘Tiny?’ Tiny said.

He has made his name to be the cocky and conceited clown that most people think of when they hear his arrogant jokes while visiting the Lowcountry Halloween staple. However, Tiny has grounded himself in the glitz of the spotlight and found what truly matters to him while putting on the show.

“It’s a joke that I’m really cocky about it. If I’m interacting with people in character, I’m like, ‘Oh of course you came here because of me’. But I’m just very humble about it, I just enjoy being able to be the haunt actor and being able to make this my full-time job,” Tiny said.

Among the icons and the most notable characters, the foundation of the performance could not be done without the ensemble of minor characters, mostly played by high school students. Senior Ma’ayan Aricha shares her personal experiences haunting the visitors and dealing with professionalism in the workplace.

“It can be hectic, trying to navigate bits of drama, but I feel that comes with any workplace. But I do just love the attractions and being a part of it; I just feel so special being a part of it,” Aricha said.

Getting into the wicked and daunting characters can be challenging and looks different to every actor. When it comes to commitment, Sophomore Alex Spears takes the cake on dedicating her mind and soul to her role.

“Getting into the mindset is like getting into any other character, especially if you are a theater actor… I like to think of it as I’m putting on a mask and this character is a mask,” Spears said.  “I do this thing where I literally pretend I’m putting on a mask to get into character.”

Working night after night in the woods can be an intimidating task, much less working with local legends.

However, working with these veterans can be extremely insightful and they can be a comforting navigation tool through the event. Unfortunately, with as big of an icon as Tiny is, he can be hard to track down.

“We don’t get to talk to Tiny that much because he’s super busy… even before he gets into makeup, he’s constantly running around doing things, but the few times I do get to talk to him he’s incredibly sweet and understanding,” Spears said.

Even though these admired actors might not be able to catch everything, the team at Fright Night is an incredible force to be reckoned with and has been noted as a reliable source of protection.

“The leadership is great. They handle things quickly, like if you have a problem with someone, if you have a problem with your station, if there’s mechanical problems, they are on it immediately. They are very understanding,” Aricha said.

Nothing compares to the startled faces and alarmed looks the actors receive when they are on stage, Tiny said. The adrenaline rush is unlike anything ever experienced.

“It never really hits you until you come out here and people actually start screaming and giving you the energy. It’s the same as like a football player. As soon as they walk out of the tunnel, they’re ready to go,” Tiny said.

Throughout the house of horrors that can only live in your nightmares, rests the future of scares and mischief. Whether you are there for the fright or just the night, you will be sure to have a ghouling time.

“Whether you’re here to get scared, whether you’re here to have snacks or go through the haunts or whatever, our main goal is we want you to have fun,” Tiny said. “It’s just a fun outing no matter what you’re doing.”