{"id":143651,"date":"2024-05-07T10:01:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T14:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/?p=143651"},"modified":"2024-11-19T13:49:28","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T18:49:28","slug":"repod-s7e9-captain-of-heartfelt-shenanigans-andy-crocker-immersive-performance-director","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2024\/05\/07\/repod-s7e9-captain-of-heartfelt-shenanigans-andy-crocker-immersive-performance-director\/","title":{"rendered":"REPOD S7E9 &#8211; Captain of Heartfelt Shenanigans: Andy Crocker, Immersive Performance Director"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe title=\"S7E9 - Captain of Heartfelt Shenanigans: Andy Crocker, Immersive Performance Director\" allowtransparency=\"true\" height=\"150\" width=\"100%\" style=\"border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;\" scrolling=\"no\" data-name=\"pb-iframe-player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.podbean.com\/player-v2\/?i=ea5es-1602939-pb&#038;from=pb6admin&#038;share=1&#038;download=1&#038;rtl=0&#038;fonts=Tahoma&#038;skin=1b1b1b&#038;font-color=auto&#038;logo_link=episode_page&#038;btn-skin=60a0c8\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2r_Nhe1NgRw?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;I think being silly is really important.&#8221;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Playing pretend together is powerful stuff, and Andy Crocker knows this better than anyone. If you\u2019ve experienced heartfelt shenanigans at Ghost Town Alive, or exchanged thrilling secrets in the engineering room aboard Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser, chances are you\u2019ve come across Andy\u2019s work.&nbsp; As an Immersive Performance Director, Andy\u2019s work involves creating unscripted moments that gives the audience a chance to dig into their inner silliness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to her work with Interactive Performance at theme park experiences, Andy is also one half of Mister and Mischief. They create what they call \u201cfun-forward interactive experiences designed to delight audiences and turn strangers into pals.\u201d <em>Escape From Godot <\/em>definitely fits the bill as a play that suddenly becomes an escape room. Their more recent <em>40 Watts from Nowhere<\/em> turned the guests into pirate radio DJ\u2019s reliving the memories of Sue Carpenter, a kickass radio rebel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-attachment-id=\"143650\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/hero-repod-s7e9-andy-crocker-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hero-REPOD-S7E9-Andy-Crocker-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1274,717\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"hero REPOD S7E9 Andy Crocker (1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hero-REPOD-S7E9-Andy-Crocker-1-1024x576.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hero-REPOD-S7E9-Andy-Crocker-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"hero image for REPOR S7E9 titled Captain of Heartfelt Shenanigans, Andy Crocker, Immersive Performance Director. man with glasses, woman with curly hair and black tank top smiling, asian woman in safari gear holding a machete, smiling.\" class=\"wp-image-143650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hero-REPOD-S7E9-Andy-Crocker-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hero-REPOD-S7E9-Andy-Crocker-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hero-REPOD-S7E9-Andy-Crocker-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hero-REPOD-S7E9-Andy-Crocker-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hero-REPOD-S7E9-Andy-Crocker-1-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hero-REPOD-S7E9-Andy-Crocker-1.jpg 1274w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Andy takes the business of being silly very seriously. Her enthusiasm for spreading the joy of make-believe is palpable. She designs her experience to create a safe space for the audience to indulge in childlike joy. The power of make-believe is real, and no one believes in it more than Andy Crocker.&nbsp; If you want to see the magic for yourself, don&#8217;t miss Andy&#8217;s talk at RECON this August, and make sure to get tickets for <em>Escape From Godot<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"thank-you-to-our-sponsors\">Thank You to Our Sponsors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We are immensely grateful to our sponsors this season: Morty App, Buzzshot, and COGS. We truly appreciate your support of our mission to promote and improve the immersive gaming community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/morty.app\/repod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"758\" data-attachment-id=\"103024\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/asset-264x\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Asset-26@4x.png\" data-orig-size=\"1174,869\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Asset 26@4x\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Asset-26@4x-1024x758.png\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Asset-26@4x-1024x758.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Asset-26@4x-1024x758.png 1024w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Asset-26@4x-300x222.png 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Asset-26@4x-768x568.png 768w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Asset-26@4x-685x507.png 685w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Asset-26@4x.png 1174w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size has-custom-lineheight mb-0 pb-0 mt-0 pt-0\" id=\"morty-app\" style=\"line-height:1;font-size:51px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mortyapp.com\/repod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Morty<\/strong><\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0 mt-0 pt-0\">Morty is a free app for discovering, planning, tracking, and reviewing your escape rooms and other immersive social outings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0 mt-0 pt-0\"><strong>Morty News: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Morty now features haunt attractions! <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Morty for Android is here and in public beta. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Special Badge for REPOD listeners:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/morty.app\/repod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>MortyApp.com\/REPOD<\/strong><\/a> to sign up and get a special badge for our listeners. (This works for existing users too!) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/buzzshot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"341\" data-attachment-id=\"112962\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/buzzshot-logo\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/buzzshot-logo.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"663,341\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"buzzshot logo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/buzzshot-logo.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/buzzshot-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Buzzshot logo featuring a rounded square with a white &quot;Z&quot; surrounded by stylized z shaped graphics\" class=\"wp-image-112962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/buzzshot-logo.jpg 663w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/buzzshot-logo-300x154.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size mt-0 pt-0\" id=\"morty-app\"><a href=\"https:\/\/buzzshot.com\/repod\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buzzshot<\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0\"><strong>Special Offer for REPOD Listeners:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus <strong>20% off <\/strong>your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/buzzshot.com\/repod\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>buzzshot.com\/repod<\/strong><\/a> to learn more about this exclusive offer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cogs.show\/#start\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"351\" data-attachment-id=\"125398\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/cogs-logo\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cogs-logo.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"800,351\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"cogs logo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cogs-logo.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cogs-logo.jpg\" alt=\"logo for COGS, the C looks like a gear, and it's white text over a purple background\" class=\"wp-image-125398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cogs-logo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cogs-logo-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cogs-logo-768x337.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size mt-0 pt-0\" id=\"morty-app\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cogs.show\/#start\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">COGS<\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>COGS by Clockwork Dog is an easy to use software\/ hardware platform for running interactive events, including escape rooms, and other immersive experiences. They have plug &amp; play hardware that seamlessly integrates with their software so you can create a show with lighting and sound cues without having to write a single line of code.&nbsp;Map all kinds of inputs to outputs by building up simple logic steps which determine what you want to happen and when.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0\"><strong>Special Offer for REPOD Listeners:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0\">REPOD listeners can get the COGS Starter Set for only $130 + free shipping to the USA. This bundle is usually valued at $257. You can learn more and purchase your Starter Set at <a href=\"https:\/\/cogs.show\/#start\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>cogs.show<\/strong><\/a>. Use code <strong>REPOD<\/strong> at checkout.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"787\" data-attachment-id=\"136024\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/recon-24-logo\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RECON-24-Logo.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"800,787\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"RECON 24 Logo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RECON-24-Logo.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RECON-24-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"RECON 24 Los Angeles logo with a spotlight shining a light on the RECON triangle.\" class=\"wp-image-136024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RECON-24-Logo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RECON-24-Logo-300x295.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RECON-24-Logo-150x148.jpg 150w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RECON-24-Logo-768x756.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size mt-0 pt-0\" id=\"morty-app\"><a href=\"https:\/\/realityescapecon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RECON &#8211; The Reality Escape Convention<\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Our convention, RECON, will be in Los Angeles, California at the Hilton Los Angeles\/ Universal City on August 18th &amp; 19th, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RECON offers a curated collection of talks and experiences exploring the business and art of escape room and immersive game creation. All are welcome at this event that is crafted around professionals and aspiring professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets are on sale now at <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.realityescapecon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RealityEscapeCon.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"topics-discussed-in-this-episode\">Topics Discussed in this Episode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>00:00 Sponsor Break: COGS by Clockwork Dog, Interactive Show Controls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>01:32 Welcome to the Reality Escape Pod<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>01:47 Spotlight on Southern California and Recon 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>02:03 Introducing Andy Crocker: A Creative Powerhouse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>02:52 Diving Deep into Andy Crocker&#8217;s Creative Mind<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>03:32 Empowering Performances: Andy&#8217;s Talk at Recon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>04:45 Escape from Godot: A Theatrical Game Experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>09:08 The Impact of <em>Escape from Godot<\/em> on Andy&#8217;s Career<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>13:21 Andy&#8217;s Journey from Improv to Immersive Experiences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>17:38 Sponsor Break: Morty App, Discover and Track Escape Rooms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>21:51 The Role of Casting in Andy&#8217;s Creative Process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>25:15 Exploring Immersive Directing with Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>28:16 Sponsor Break: Buzzshot, Escape Room Marketing Software<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>32:32 Ghost Town Alive: Directing Immersive Performances at Knott&#8217;s Berry Farm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>34:45 A Glimpse into Ghost Town Alive: An Immersive Experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>35:10 Creating Magic with Minimal Technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>35:29 The Art of Blending Scripted and Unscripted Performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>38:25 Navigating the Challenges of Unscripted Performances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>39:37 Personal Impact Stories: Engaging with Guests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>40:57 Crafting Stakes in Immersive Experiences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>44:40 Behind the Scenes of <em>40 Watts from Nowhere<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>48:32 Reflecting on a Multifaceted Career in Immersive Entertainment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>51:53 Exploring the Role of Play in Today&#8217;s World<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>53:08 Artist in Residence at the L.A. 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You can submit a voice recording by calling the Room Escape Artist not-so-hotline that always goes straight to voicemail (551-227-7273).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"resources-mentioned-in-this-episode\">Resources Mentioned in this Episode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/misterandmischief.fun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mister and Mischief website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.knotts.com\/events\/ghost-town-alive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Knott&#8217;s Ghost Town Alive website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2023\/08\/15\/repod-special-release-bonus-show-theme-park-edition-galaxys-edge-dash-and-the-unhinged-rise-of-mayor-law-at-ghost-town-alive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">REPOD Bonus Show Theme Park Edition: The Unhinged Rise of Mayor Law at Ghost Town Alive<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2018\/08\/11\/mister-mischief-escape-godot-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">REA Review of Escape From Godot<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2023\/07\/30\/voyaged-star-wars-galactic-starcruiser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">REA Reaction to Star Wars Galactic Star Cruiser<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Andy Crocker<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-attachment-id=\"141902\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/andy-crocker-recon-headshot-02\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/andy-crocker-recon-headshot-02.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"600,600\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"andy-crocker-recon-headshot &amp;#8211; 02\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/andy-crocker-recon-headshot-02.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/andy-crocker-recon-headshot-02.jpg\" alt=\"RECON speaker, Andy Crocker headshot in a gold, art deco frame with the RECON logo.\" class=\"wp-image-141902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/andy-crocker-recon-headshot-02.jpg 600w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/andy-crocker-recon-headshot-02-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/andy-crocker-recon-headshot-02-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/andy-crocker-recon-headshot-02-400x400.jpg?crop=1 400w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/andy-crocker-recon-headshot-02-200x200.jpg?crop=1 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>IG: @<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/misterandmischief\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">misterandmischief<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Linkedin: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/mister-and-mischief\/\">mister-and-mischief<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/misterandmischief\/\">misterandmischief<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Andy Crocker is a Los Angeles-based passionate goofball and professional creative.&nbsp; Specializing in heartfelt shenanigans, Andy concocts participatory experiences for clients and collaborators of all scales: from IndieCade to Imagineering, from the old west (Knott&#8217;s Berry Farm&#8217;s Ghost Town Alive!) 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