WRITER / DIRECTOR / CREATOR
JON BRAVER
A film and theater writer/director, stunt coordinator, creative consultant for Netflix and Disney as well as an avid musician, Jon’s unusual range of talent gives him a keen ability to deliver his original, creative vision. His work with some of the top directors in the business on titles such as F1, Spider-Noir, Star Wars, The Dark Knight Rises, Ironman and Indiana Jones has helped bring his passion project to life: Delusion, the first ever interactive horror theater project. Hailed as LA’s most successful interactive theater experience, Delusion engages with audiences to play their part in fantastical and otherworldly tales. This “moving play” concept set industry standards for interactive theater nationally, placing Jon and Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group as vanguards in this emerging space. Now, with a rich array of stories and characters, the Delusion anthology is currently being developed for expansion into a film franchise.
Creator/Writer/Director/Stunt Coordinator
Jon Braver
Executive Producers
Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group & Jon Braver
Producer
Carsen Schroeder
Production Designer
Ji Young Lee
Special Creatures/Creature FX
Tyler Patton
VFX Designer
Jesse Kirberger
Sound Design
Ian Rose
Technical Supervisor
Jesse Kirberger
Costumes/ Hair/ Makeup
Cat Elrod
Stage Manager
Lindsey Neville
THE TALENT
Sidney Aaron Aptaker is an award winning film and stage actor based in Orange and LA county, and is very excited to be back at Delusion for the 6th year! They have been performing for almost 15 years now, and received their B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from CSU, Fullerton in 2020. Sidney also runs an OC/LA based improv team called Party Fowl. Some of Sidney’s recent credits include; Into the Woods (The Witch), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Hermia), and Macbeth (Witch).
Abby Rizo is a first generation Mexican-American actor and writer from Long Beach, CA. They received their BA in Theatre Arts from Cal State Long Beach and recently completed the 2026 IAMA Theatre Summer Actor’s Intensive. You can keep up with all her travels and foodie adventures @abbyrizo
Audrey Forrester is a creative director in both photo and film; paving the way for herself through various photoshoots and video projects. Recently this year, showcasing it all in her own gallery; The Peanut Gallery. She’s beyond pumped to chase people or guide them into the world of Delusion for the 5th year in a row! She’s performed her entire life getting her BFA in Musical Theatre and continually using that training into all aspects of her life.To find out more you can see her work on her website > audreyforrester.co
Benjamin Scott Berg is an actor and filmmaker whose recent stage credits include Monster Party (Rita House), Delusion: The Harrowing of Hell (Variety Arts Theatre), Angel of Light (The Los Angeles Theatre), H7 (The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles), and Nosferatu (Hollywood Forever). He is thrilled to return to the world of Delusion as he marks 10 years with the production. Berg will next appear in the feature film Tapestry, slated for release in 2027. As a filmmaker, his work has screened at the Museum of the Moving Image in New York City, the Institute of Experimental Arts in Athens, and Out On Film, Atlanta’s Academy Award–qualifying film festival. Much love to Anes for his endless support. @jaminscotti
Brad Ruwe is a California-born, Ohio-raised actor and designer. He is excited to be in his third Delusion production this year as the alternate for Mayor Caldwell. This marks his 15th year performing in a seasonal horror event, and every year he lies to himself with “I’m getting too old for this”. When not working as a professional monster, Brad makes TikTok videos for a TV network with three letters. He would like to thank his amazing partner Jessamyn for putting up with him coming home late at night every fall.
Brian Bentz is from Minneapolis, MN, and studied theatre at the University of Iowa before moving to Los Angeles in 2009 to pursue an acting career. Since then, he has been involved in numerous film, theatre, and commercial projects. His love of scuba diving eventually led him away from last year’s production and to Greece, where he spent a season working as a divemaster. When he’s not acting, Brian works in graphic design and printing. He is thrilled to be back among such a talented group of artists for this year’s show! Brian first joined Delusion in 2019 for the production of The Blue Bladeand has been part of the Delusion family ever since. He is excited to once again step into the darkness!
Caitlin Hulsey is a parkour athlete and stunt performer with six years of experience. She is also a wall trampolinist and fire enthusiast who aspires to run her own acrobatics gym one day. This will be her third year working for Delusion and she looks forward to it every year. While Caitlin loves stunt performing, her truest goal in life is to become an author. She has three fantasy novels written that she is actively trying to get published. She hopes that all of her stunt training and unique experiences will help her write authentic, inspiring fantasy novels.
Carson Overholt is from Fairfax, Virginia and moved to Los Angeles to work in film production, eventually finding himself acting to fit a role that needed to be filled on set. This instantly made him realize that he loved acting. Due to his tall, thin frame he got into creature acting, especially with prosthetic makeup and creature suits, though he is exploring all sides of acting wherever he can. He is so excited to be joining Delusion for a second year, and can’t wait to be transformed into something thatwill both terrify and delight our guests.
Christopher Manning can’t think of a better way to spend the spooky season than by returning for his fourth season of Delusion. A New Jersey native, Christopher can be seen on The Marvelous Mrs Maisel (Amazon), Pepsi, Where’s My Jet? (Netflix), Wild West Chronicles (Peacock) and a series regular on the first season of Shopping Court with Bianca del Rio (Amazon). He is no stranger to immersive entertainment having performed with the LA tour of Stranger Things: The Experience (Netflix), Downton Abbey (Sony), Squid Games: The Trials (Netflix) and Beetlejuice: The Afterlife Experience (Warner Bros). IG: Chri5Manning
Corrin Icarus King is delighted to be returning for their fourth season with Delusion! Specializing in stunt performance, classical material, and children’s theatre, you can find them all over Los Angeles fulfilling their life’s work of making art happen, whatever shape that needs to take. Their recent credits include Corny in Aphrodesiac, Eros in Tale of Psyche, and Mike in Haunted and Hammard. They are also featured in several recent commercial projects and are looking forward to their feature debut as Marshall Bill in Tintype, which will be shooting in November. Their Delusion credits include Marion in Nocturnes and Nightmares, Ferris and Nicholas in The Red Castle and Medusa in Harrowing of Hell. Delusion holds a very special place in their heart and they want to give thanks to all of their fellow Delusionals, past and present, for helping make this season their favorite time of the year. Instagram: @corrinkingoffical
Darius was born and raised in Baltimore city. After discovering his love for performing arts, he moved to NYC to pursue theater. While there, he cultivated his passion for the arts doing multiple plays, a musical tour, children’s shows, and an Off-Broadwaymusical, before the events of the 2020 panorama pan pizza. With California as his new home, he looks to continue more fun theater and film projects. He’s so grateful to be surrounded by such a talented team of people.
Elli Luke (They/She) is an actress, writer, comedian, and overall freak based in Los Angeles. In addition to award-winning theatrical training, she’s graduated from Upright Citizen Brigade’s core curriculum, and performs regularly across LA with various improv teams at both UCB stages, the Broadwater Theatre, WE Improv, etc. You’ve probably seen her as a part of the Joy Who Lived Festival, within ActNow, starring in a couple different freaky deaky monster movies, or striking a stunning resemblance to the wrestler, The Black Dahlia. This is their fifth year with Delusion, and they can’t wait to see all your mosquito bites. You can keep up with her upcoming work: @lil.elli.luke
Francesca “Frankie” Palermo couldn’t think of a better way to spend spooky season than being back with Delusion for a second year! A born-and-raised LA Italian girl, Frankie is an actor, singer, voiceover artist, host, and immersive performer who you mighthave seen performing at Knott’s Berry Farm, Universal Studios, another theme park, or somewhere else around the country. You may have heard her voice at a theme park or museum, or spotted her behind a microphone hosting a panel, event, or something else fun. But nothing brings Frankie more joy than the amazing immersive improv projects she’s had the honor of being a part of—and getting to create memorable experiences alongside such incredible performers and audiences. Or, most likely, she’s the girl sitting on the floor at your party, petting your dog. @freedababyy
Gavin is a stage and screen actor and an Irene Ryan Award Nominee. He is thrilled to be back for his 4th year with Delusion. Born in LA, Duran studied at California Baptist University, pursuing a BA in Theatre Arts and Comedic Arts. Recent credits include Nick Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Tony Kirby in You Can’t Take It With You, and Adrian in the feature film The Tempest. Contact at [email protected]
Hannah Whiting is a Los Angeles-based actor, writer, and vintage curator on Depop.Her performance background spans theatre, short film, and immersive performance, including multiple seasons at Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights, where she portrayed Tree Gelbman in Happy Death Dayandstepped into the world ofJordan Peele’s NOPE.Trained in theatre, improv, movement, and character work, Hannah is drawn to the darker side of storytelling. She’sless interested in playing it safe than finding out what happens when she doesn’t.After experiencing Delusion from the other side, she knew she wanted in.Outside of performing, Hannah is currently writing her first memoir, managing one of the original Hex Girls,which feels appropriately on brand, and is probably not cleaning her room because she gets distracted by all the cool stuff she finds. She’s thrilled to be making her Delusion debut —enter at your own risk.IG: @hannahwhiting_
Originally hailing from St. Louis, MO, Ian is proud to be back performing in Delusion for his seventh year. He has been seen in numerous plays, videos, and immersive productions around Los Angeles (and beyond!) playing everything from prosthetics covered monsters, to card-carrying libertarians, to real life works of art. You can see more of his work (and just how far he can bend his spine) at https://www.ianedwardheath.com/
Jack Lankester has been at Delusion since the first show in 2011 in this very same old mansion. It warms his withered heart to haunt these halls once more.
Choreographer, director, martial artist, and intimacy coordinator, Jennifer Rose is a former dancer with two MacArthur Genius Fellows; Shen Wei, Bill T. Jones, Sleep No More and has performed at venues such as Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Festival du Cannes and The Olympic Theatre in Beijing. She choreographs for film, television and live events including the famed All female Choir, “Mystery of the of the Bulgarian Voice” and singer/songwriter Jacob Collier. Her films won awards for Best Director and Best Choreography in multiple film fests. She performed and choreographed the creature movement for the Clio award winning ad campaign, directed by Rune Milton, OPERA. Other credits include indie musician “SINI”, Jon Braver’s “Delusion”, Dir. Maximilla Lukacs and Harper’s Bazaar. She leaves a mark on her work that is wicked, sensual, nuanced, fashionably present and simultaneously timeless .
Quand la lune luit sur l’eau qui dort, On va se revoyer, encore et encor’
Other roles in Delusion include: Lucifer in Harrowing of Hell (2025), Archbishop/Mama / Sandy Claws in The Red Castle (2024) Esther Phillips from 2021-2023 in Reapers Remorse, Valley of Hollows and Nocturnes and Nightmares and the Basement Bride in Her Crimson Queen (2016). She can also be heard on the acclaimed podcast “Azathoth Blues” by Jonas Kyratzes & Chris Christodoulou (https://www.azathothblues.com/) as well as many Dark Adventure Radio Theatre episodes:
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Kacey’s other credits are here: https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/kaceycamp
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Kevin is an actor/writer from Idaho, the land of potatoes. Would it be stereotypical for him to love potatoes as much as you assume he does? Absolutely! But what, are you saying you don’tlove potatoes? In fact, rather than listing off his credits (of which he assures you there are many), he’s going to expound upon the greatness of his native tuber. A) Name one bad preparation of a potato, I dare you. Spoiler alert: you can’t! Boil ‘em, mash ‘em, stick ‘em in a stew! B) Cohesion. Besides gravy, mashed potatoes are an essential component to tying Thanksgiving dinner together. C) Half of Ireland nearly died because they didn’t have potatoes. Is that what you want? The death of half of Ireland? I didn’t think so. D) French fries. Point A already covered this, but it bears repeating. FRENCH. FRIES. This is Kevin’s fifth season with Delusion.
Born and raised in Georgia, Lauren Melton is an actor based in LA and Atlanta. She graduated from The University of Chicago where she studied Cinema and Media Studies and Theater and Performance. When she’s not on set, Lauren enjoys dancing, reading, and is currently learning to play street hockey.
Mariluna is excited to return to Delusion for another spooky season! At this time she is completely consumed by two passions: performing at Delusion, and watching the Great British Bake Off. Please wish her luck, as she is likely to gamble all her money away by betting on bakers who forget to add flour to their cake. A special shout out to her downstairs neighbor, who will absolutely hate hearing her come home late for two months straight, and will absolutely report her to management repeatedly. Please go kick rocks.
Have a great spooky season!
Matt Felten is an LA based multi-hyphenate performer who has entertained audiences across the country. He spent 14 years acting in Atlanta GA with 12 of those years as an Artistic Associate of the Atlanta Shakespeare Company. Magic drew him out to California 9 years ago and Matt has since become an award winning magician member of The Magic Castle in Hollywood and a professor at USC teaching Magic as well as Shakespeare Performance. He’s thrilled to be back home with the rest of the Delusionals!
Michael Lee Underdown is an actor, metal screamer, and positive reinforcement dog trainer. Originally from Knoxville, TN, he’s trained in various theater programs from NYC to Denver to LA. He’s been a long time fan/obsessive of Delusion and this year he decided it was high time he play his part. For his first go, he’ll be the alternate for Shadowvayne. Halloween has and always will be his favorite holiday- and there couldn’t be a better celebration of All Hallows then being part of the terror of The Den of the Mosquito.
Mihara Indiais a trained actress, singer, and musician originally from Washington, D.C., now based in Los Angeles. Her work spans film, television, and theater, with recent credits including Jai in Seasons 2 and 3 of Double Cross by Christel Gibson, Titi in Adam & Eve by Brian Hooks, and Shanice in 20 Minutes by Tim Chey. She also portrayed Calpurnia in the stage production of To Kill a Mockingbird, directed by Beth Gilles-Whitehead.A passionate storyteller, Mihara Indialoves exploring complex characters and creating experiences that linger long after the curtain falls.She is thrilled to make her Delusion debut and join the Delusion family for her first season. She invites you to step into the darkness… and discover what awaits.
Nicolás Arturo is a Colombian actor, writer, and theatre performer based in LA. He studied theatre in Colombia and continued his training at CSULB. He dedicates his work to creating collective experiences and finding the magic that happens when an audience becomes part of the story.
For his second year with the Delusion family, he’s stepping into a world of mystery, deep complicity, and the unknown.
Look to the person on your right. There’s your accomplice. Your partner in complicity, adventure, and whatever comes next.
Well… let it be.
Let the creatures out. Let the bizarre in.
Let the show begin.
Skye is an LA born and raised actor and director and is so excited to be working with SPTC! Coming from a showbiz family, Skye has been involved with the arts her whole life, studying at both the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, and CalArts, before going on to create her own theater company with her sister, NOTASCAR. To date, her directing credits include original productions as well as Rent and Dog Sees God. On the acting side, she has been seen in shows such as The Vortex, Company, and has been a member of the Delusion company for 10 years! She has made TV guest appearances on NCIS, and has lent her voice to videos games Elder Scrolls, World of Warcraft, and Ace Force 2. Skye can also be heard on children’s series Mermaze, and promos for Apple TV. She couldn’t be more excited for you all to experience this special show!
Skylar Alexis is a Los Angeles-based actor with a love and passion for the art of storytelling and connection. Beginning her training in Theatre, Skylar has found her place in Film where her credits appear in numerous short films, plays, commercials, and probably a million unanswered self-tapes. Following her directorial debut, she plans to start pre-production on her feature film later this year. With the goal of a higher education and becoming a more balanced performer, Skylar Alexis studies Sociology atUCLA with a minor in Film and Television. Skylar hopes to welcome our audience with open arms and lots of fang.
Stephanie Schulz –The Madam, Lulu White
This is Stephanie’s sixth seasonwith Enter Delusion/Thirteenth Floor Entertainment, and she couldn’t be more pleased to be back!She’s really looking forward to bringingthis story to life this year. When not performing in live theater;you can catch her starring as “Maddox” in the period WesternDrama “Elkhorn” on the INSP Network. She’s also a proud alumnus of the Steppenwolf Theatre West Intensive program, studyingunder the tutelageof Jeff Perry and Alexandra Billings.
Stephen was originally a Milwaukee/Chicago based theatre kid, graduating from Columbia Chicago in the totally normal year of 2020. He’s been out in LA since 2021, with his wife and three cats. This year marks his fifth year performing in Delusion, and he’sincredibly grateful for the opportunity to continue working with this production, cast, and crew. In the non-spooky season months of the year, he plays in a band around town, loves to travel with his wife, and watches an unusual amount of sports for a theatre kid.
Tyler Davidson (he/him) is an immersive actor and professional wrestler originally from Riverside, CA. In addition to various roles in Delusionsince 2021’s Reaper’s Remorse, he has also been a regular member of Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre, as well as a part of the Los Angeles casts for touring shows like Stranger Things: The Experience and Squid Game: The Trials. Most recently, Tyler performed as part of the cast of Dungeons & Dragons: Secrets of Waterdeep at Universal Studios Hollywood’s Fan Fest Nights. He also writes and performs bi-monthly sketch comedy with FRIENDO (@friendosketch) at The Pack Theatre in Hollywood. Tyler (and his villainous alter ego, Ty Matthews) canbe found on Instagram at @TyMatthewsPMA.
Tyler Patton is a third-generation film industry professional, actor, entertainer, fabricator, and engineer with decades of experience in motion pictures, television, and live performance. As an actor, his range extends from broad comedy and character workto grounded, intense drama, bringing both technical discipline and instinct to every role. His background behind the camera gives him a unique understanding of storytelling, production, and performance from every angle. Tyler is also a long-standing magician member performing at the Magic Castle, adding another dimension to a career built on creativity, versatility, craftsmanship, and a lifelong connection to the entertainment industry