Rad F/X Atelier

09/23/2023

Hello folks! Sorry for the inconvenience but a few last minute escape room booking necessitated we move the times forward today. New times for today’s auditions: 7-9 pm. Sunday and Monday are still 4-6…or whenever we finish. If those times don’t work for you and you still want to audition, reach out and we will set a time up for you to come in! Looking for actors and technicians of all skill levels, ages 16 to 600, with October weekends free, interested in learning some new tricks at the studio, and having a great time for the season while doing it. Hope to see some of ya this weekend!

09/22/2023

Hey folks! Have had to move tomorrows audition time forward a few hours. Originally scheduled for 1-3 is now 7-9! (got a couple of last minute escape room reservations!) SO, just please be aware! We still have auditions on Sunday and Monday as well, and if you cant make any of those, just reach out personally and well schedule something when its convenient for us all.

Thank you again !

Rj

Maybe you saw this announcement last night, maybe you didn’t, but here it is with more info! Looking for something spooky to get involved with this Halloween season in Charleston? Check us out! We will be holding auditions for actors and tech crew this weekend! Saturday from 1-3pm, Sunday from 4-6 and Monday from 4-6. Please bring relevant materials! We have parts for 4-8 actors and 5-6 technical workers. Ages 16 to 600 are welcome! This is a volunteer position and it’s going to be a very cool, very different “thing” than what you would expect from me. If you’re interested in learning some new tricks and having some spoopy fun along the way this year without trashing your own house, then stop by the Lab any of those times this weekend!

WHAT TERRORS LURK IN THE DARK!?!? Just in time for Outta Time eXcape rooms will be presenting a limited time engagement of “DARK MATTER” a terrifying blackout maze! You’ll immerse your senses other than sight when you visit us weekends in October ONLY. Dr. Isor’s latest experiment has literally blown up in his face. The destroyed time frame has opened a engulfing our facility! We need you, bravest of the brave cadets, to maneuver through the DARK MATTER ZONE, search for any survivors, and get back to us in one piece! What scares you the most???? This psychologically terrifying adventure would make Hitchcock jealous! Come check it out Thursdays-Saturdays in October. No reservations needed. $15 per person, (exact change will be helpful) Ages 10 and up. Walk-ins are welcome! Check it out online soon on our main page and book an escape room and maze bundle for the best spooky Halloween fun! Register for our mailing list for all the info on our holiday offerings coming up in the month of www.outtatimeexcape.com

12/05/2021

Is your School or Theater gearing up for your spring show? Check us out for several theatrical makeup appliances and puppets you may find useful! Here is a link to Rj's very popular Beast mask. We also have Shrek, Wizard of OZ, A Christmas Carol, Phantom of the Opera, plus Our Little Shop of Horrors rental package! WOW! If you need something you don't see, we can create custom anything just for you! Look around our page and let us know!

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Pictured is a foam latex mask of the Beast. If you are staging a theater production of Beauty and the Beast, this mask will work perfectly for your production. If you are allergic to latex this is not a product you can use. It is lightweight, made with human hair, and made to order. because of this

09/24/2021

Right now, Rj's Audrey II Plants and Props package is getting ready for its latest showing, in Jackson, Mississippi with the wonderful New Stage Theater! Opening night is October 5. If you are in the area check it out! If you are not, but are planning your own show, or someone you know is getting ready to produce their own Little Shop of Horrors, send em our way!!! We'd love to help you put on an amazing show, as well! Check out www.rjhaddy.com/audrey2rentals For more information!

Designing, building, and renting his own set of Audrey II puppets was a lifetime goal of Rj's.  But did you know he achieved that goal 20 years ago! Yes, that is right, although this set has been rebuilt and refreshed many times throughout the years the very first rentable set of Audrey II's create...

09/01/2021

Hi there folks

Open call audition FOR VACCINATED Performers ONLY! (Must show vax card at door) Here at the studio this Friday, SEPT 3 at 3:00pm!

Experienced Puppeteers WHO ARE VACCINATED ONLY. (Sorry I don’t have time to train anyone right now, and I can’t afford to get sick either, so please only come if you have experience, and are vaccinated) Must be proficient in hand and rod puppetry with the ability to lip sync to a prerecorded track. This is a short project, with potential for further work later on with someone we can establish a good rapport with.

This is a paid position.

Hope to see you on Friday!

05/27/2021

Hello followers!

We currently have an opening for an unpaid internship, that could lead to employment if the stars align and said intern shows an aptitude, drive, and desire to learn and do more.

Prime candidate would be 18 and over, a HS graduate, a jack of all artistic/theatrical/construction trades ...or master of just one. However, all with a strong interest in pursuit of a professional career in film, television, or theatrical production are encouraged to apply. Social media and office skills will come in handy here as well. Show us your specialty! What can you do? How can you be an asset? If you have a portfolio, that would be even better, however it is not necessary to apply. Meals are included during working hours. Contact us if interested.

10/21/2020

Check this out ! Some great prizes!

Did you miss the Monday announcement with my good friend ? Head over to and watch the IGTV VIDEO and check out the rules. That’s ok, you still have two days left before the make up is due! Crazy/killer/creepy clowns! With at least one aspect of the makeup being constructed OUT OF KIT! You guys should know what that is if you follow me, it’s exactly like the skills I’ve been teaching this month on Zoom with my Monster Madness! Just apply those same techniques pioneered by the great Pierce, to YOUR character! Check out for some inspiration of my OWN killer feral ! And check out my story for some more iconic killer clown looks! Before you get started on your clown, figure out Is he/she/IT a ? a vampire? a demented serial killer? An entity from outer space ? Whatever your is, make it stand out, this weeks prize package is LOADED with equipment and supplies from top brands like and that any makeup staff would droll over! Get crackin kiddos and don’t forget to register for this weeks Monster Madness: THE WOLF, it’s a crepe hair smorgasbord! Then on we will combine ALL the skills we have learned this month to create The , himself!

10/02/2020

🧛🏻‍♂️ Hope you’ll join me on Zoom for a BITE !
The Madness starts TOMORROW and runs ALL MONTH until Halloween!

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TOMORROW FOLKS! THE MADNESS STARTS!!! 🧛‍♂️ (Check out the little down and dirty quick and easy vamp fangs video I posted yesterday.) See you there!

www.rjsfxu.com for tix and info!

09/23/2020

5 part Zoom Course in out of kit make ups featuring the Classic Monsters everyone knows and loves! Just in time for Halloween!