Zak Newman

Recently, I had the oppertunity to do some work for my old high school. They are doing Shrek the Musical and asked me to build the Gingy puppet and Pinoccio nose. Had a blast and was happy to do it for them. If you are in or around Logan Co. Ohio, the show is March 2nd and 3rd at Indian Lake High School at 8 p.m. I plan to make them available to rent after the show. #shrek #shrekthemusical #gingerbreadman #pinoccio #indianlake #indianlakehighschool #musical #puppet #puppetbuilder #puppeteer #foamsmith

Happy Valentines Day to all of you who have that special someone, who are still looking, or are down in your basement building puppets... oh... just me... um... #valentinesday #happyvalentinesday #franklin #sockpuppet #puppet #creepypuppet #horror #monsters #hauntlife #puppeteer #maker

I think she liked it. Looking forward to some big adventures with my big 3 year old. #birthdaygirl #birthday #sword #parentingdoneright #daddysgirl #foamsmith # unwrapping #cosplay #larp

I could have wrapped her sword in wrapping paper like a normal person, and my almost 3 year old would have been just fine with that. However, I would have known it was wrong. There's a way these things are done. #birthday #daddysgirl #parentingdoneright #wrapping #cosplay #foamsmithing #larp

The kiddo's sword is done. Hopefully she enjoys it. #birthday #daddysgirl #parentingdoneright #sword #viking #runes #cosplay #larp

Carving done on my daughter's birthday sword. "Grace" and "Fury." I think that describes her fairly well. #foamsmithing #sword #birthday #parentingdoneright #cosplay #larp

Working on my daughter's birthday present. Shhh. Don't tell her. #birthday #sword #foamsmithing #parentingdoneright #cosplay #larp

The last leaves fall, the season comes to an end and Creighton Chaney says goodbye to Northland Asylum.  They have given me freedom, not just freedom from a cell, but freedom of mind and soul, a freedom of self.  But, with tooth and claw, I have watered the asylum grounds with blood.  The outside world has taken notice of the things that go on here and I will not be around when the mob arrives.  When it burns, I wonder if the asylum's madness will seep out into the world.  A thing like that can never really be snuffed out.  No matter how hard you try. I should burn this journal as well.  It contains evidence of a weaker man.  A man who couldn't see the wolf for the gift it is.  Still, I can't bring myself to do so.  I'll burry it in the cemetery.  Maybe some day it will be found and my story will be told. - Final entry of a leather bound journal discovered at the corner of Cleveland Ave and Northland Plaza Drive, Columbus, OH, Nov, 5 2017 #scareatorium #columbusohio #werewolf #cosplay #wolfman #foamsmith #hauntlife #hauntedhouse #horror

The last leaves fall, the season comes to an end and Creighton Chaney says goodbye to Northland Asylum.  They have given me freedom, not just freedom from a cell, but freedom of mind and soul, a freedom of self.  But, with tooth and claw, I have watered the asylum grounds with blood.  The outside world has taken notice of the things that go on here and I will not be around when the mob arrives.  When it burns, I wonder if the asylum's madness will seep out into the world.  A thing like that can never really be snuffed out.  No matter how hard you try. I should burn this journal as well.  It contains evidence of a weaker man.  A man who couldn't see the wolf for the gift it is.  Still, I can't bring myself to do so.  I'll burry it in the cemetery.  Maybe some day it will be found and my story will be told. - Final entry of a leather bound journal discovered at the corner of Cleveland Ave and Northland Plaza Drive, Columbus, OH, Nov, 5 2017 #scareatorium #columbusohio #werewolf #cosplay #wolfman #foamsmith #hauntlife #hauntedhouse #horror

"I wanted a cure. They wanted the secret of my genetic code. They poked and prodded until the wolf started coming out in self defense. Without the influence of the moon. Then it came when I called. There was no more It and me. There was only I. I should have thanked the good doctors before I tore their throats out." - From the journal of Creighton Chaney, Northland Asylum Groundskeeper and former patient. ScareAtorium opens at 7:30 in Columbus, Ohio. #scareatorium #werewolf #halloween #hauntlife #cosplay #northlandasylum #horror #monsters #monstermask #foamsmith #foamsmithing #evafoam #led #wolfman #wolf

"Northland Werewolf Strikes Again! Bodies piling up at Northland Asylum. Investigators turned away at the door, but vow to return with warrant. Newly appointed groundskeeper, Creighton Chaney, claims no suspicious activity on asylum grounds." -Columbus Dispatch, October 20, 1953 ScareAtorium opens at 7:30 #scareatorium #columbusohio #werewolf #wolf #hauntlife #monsters #horror #cosplay #northlandasylum

"Sometimes they cry. It never makes a difference. It can't see past the hunger and the rage. I always remember the ones who cry." -From the journal of Creighton Chaney, Northland Asylum Patient. #scareatorium #columbusohio #werewolf #wolf #monsters #horror #hauntlife #cosplay

"Friday, October 13: The moon wasn't supposed to be full tonight, but time and space are funny here at Northland. I've come to accept that. I wonder what sort of mood the wolf will be in when it wakes up." -From the journal of Creighton Chaney, Northland Asylum Patient. ScareAtorium opens at 7:30 in Columbus, OH. #scareatorium #columbusohio #werewolf #wolf #hauntlife #hauntedhouse #horror #fridaythe13th #cosplay

Mutilated bodies have been found in the cemetery at Northland Asylum. @scareatorium opens at 7:30. #scareatorium #columbusohio #holloween #october #werewolf #wolf #monsters #horror #cosplay #hauntlife

@scareatorium opens at 7:30 in Columbus, Ohio. See you there. #scareatorium #columbusohio #hauntlife #werewolf #wolf #monsters #horror #cosplay

@gore_geous tore up my face for the padded cell last night at @scareatorium and it looked awesome! I may not always be the werewolf, but thanks to our kick ass makeup team, I will always be terrifying. #scareatorium #columbusohio #holloween #october #hauntlife #makeup

The full moon has passed, but the madness has not. The good doctors have returned me to my cell. See you at 7:30 at the ScareAtorium in Columbus, Ohio. #scareatorium #northlandasylum #columbusohio #hauntedhouse #paddedcell #insanity