Roxsy Tyler
Website -http://vimeo.com/carnivalofhorror
Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/pages/Roxsy-Tylers-Carnival-of-Horrors/120571981289862
http://facebook.com/roxsytyler
http://vimeo.com/carnivalofhorror
JG- Are you originally from Philly ? What was it like growing up in Philly ?
RT-Yes, I’ve lived in Philadelphia since I was two years old but I was born in San Francisco, California. Growing up in Philadelphia was fun because we have so much history in our city. Even after all this time going to center city to see the Liberty Bell and Betsy Ross house and all that fun stuff is still an adventure. On the other hand it was rough too. I went to public school in Philadelphia and let’s just say it thickened my skin a lot. Normally I would prize the hardships in my life but growing up in the public school system of Philly is something I’d give back. You learn more about survival than you do about academics. I would have rather learned academics.
JG- Having the Carnival of Horrors- what was your inspiration in taking this endeavor on? Was there a movie or a show that hit you that you one day said “ I have to do this?” ?
RT-Actually no. There was no movie or show that inspired the Carnival of Horrors. I really loved carnivals when I was growing up. My friends and I would go to at least two of them a year. We had the State Fair close by to us which doesn’t operate anymore because there’s now a casino there. I originally appeared on Midnite Mausoleum because Blake Powell, one of the co-creators of Modnite Mausoleum is a friend of mine and he was familiar with my book “Big Boots and Black Hair Dye” which Roxsy Tyler makes appearances in. So, I actually went on Midnite Mausoleum in episode #116 to help host Carnival of Souls. It was fun. I didn’t expect to be doing my own show but months after that people kept giving me plenty of reason to and asking me to give it a try so that’s what I did. The show has been running for a year and a half now.
JG- What would you be doing if you were not doing the Carnival? Did you have a different idea as you grew up and then- viola- here you are this opportunity?
RT-The only thing I wanted to be when I was a little girl was a writer. I was completely on course with pursuing a career in writing. I went to school for it, I put out my own book by the time I was 19 years old which is a bit dated now but I wanted to do it and so I did it. I still hope to write more books in the future. Right now I’m pursuing acting and video editing.
JG -How did you get all the folks together for the Carnival ? Were you all friends before hand- or did you have to go on the prowl to find everyone?
RT-The first person initially assigned to the cast was Johnnie 13 who I thought would be just a guest host from time to time. I didn’t know how committed Johnnie would be to the show but a year and a half later he’s been in every single episode. I met Johnnie during the book launch party of “Big Boots and Black Hair Dye” which is where my Carnival of Horrors originated. Johnnie accompanied his cousin to the party who happened to be a friend of mine and Johnnie often expressed his love for the Roxsy Tyler stories. By the time we started the show I had known him about four years and our tastes always matched when it came to horror. Plus, Johnnie is a charismatic guy and I know he’d bring a lot to the table. Mr. Potent is my boyfriend and the one who helps me keep the production together. He’s on and off camera. Our cast is made up of people we know and people I met along the way. Our newest cast member is Chuck Maher who plays Dr. Villhelm. Johnnie already knew him and I had only met him just last year. Chuck is always onboard. Just a fun-loving guy who likes to be involved with things. I have a great cast. We also had my friend Christopher Walter who played Charlene who I’m trying to write back in because he’s talented and we like having him here with us. I love my cast.
JG-hat is your all time favorite horror film ?
RT-Theater of Blood starring Vincent Price. Props to Tom Detrik for getting me a copy of that!
JG- If you could take your show on the road--- anywhere NOT in USA- where would you dream of going and why?
RT-There’s a lot of places I’d like to take my show. I would love to go to Canada because I have some awesome fans from there. The U.K. Japan and maybe even Italy. I don’t know how big I’d be in Italy but I would like to go someday. I’m Italian. Maybe I’m just biased.
JG- Do you have a guilty pleasure that is typically known about you ? Care to share? Such as , maybe a closet disco fanatic ? Maybe a huge fan of the romance novel ??
RT-NO to the romance novels! Burn them! It’s hard for me to answer that because I don’t feel guilty about anything I like or enjoy. Months ago I posted on my face book that I was re-watching the first Spice Girls concert… but I was damn proud of it!
JG- What is an average day like for you- what does it take to keep the Carnival going?
RT-It takes a lot of determination to keep the carnival going. We’re a no budget production and usually we’re doing our show with very little free time. The boys all have jobs and I’m actually the homemaker in my household. I’m the one that cleans the house, does the laundry, stuff like that. An average day at my home isn’t by any means average though. We’re usually always filming something whether it be Carnival of Horrors, a film, or even the occasional music video. Mr. Potent and I usually end every night on couch with our cats and playing Resident Evil 5 in Mercenaries mode on Xbox.
JG-Now how about this Giant Rubber Monster Movie ? How did this all come along? I saw at least part of it a while back- looks like you had a blast!
RT-Thomas Berdinski approached me with that. I think he and I knew each other mutually through Midnite Mausoleum. Giant Rubber Monster Movie is like a tribute to old Japanese monster movies and TV shows starring a lot of horror hosts. Marlena and Robyn are in it from Midnite Mausoleum, Dr. Sigmund Zoid who plays an awesome villain. Count and Countess Gregula are also in it and I’m he narrator. It’s basically about this evil vegetarian who goes back in time to kill all the animals so we have no meat to eat in the future and the fate of our meat populous resides in the bravery of a little boy named Miko from the future. It’s a really fun movie. We actually hosted it for our Horrorhound episode which can be found at our main site
http://vimeo.com/carnivalofhorror
JG- Now your getting your chance to act- as with the above- but also with Deer Crossing ! Is this something you want to pursue more in future? Maybe become more and more involved in film , more projects in the works????
RT-I do want to pursue acting in the future. I hope to be a part of many more film projects. I’m available people. Get on the horn… or the phone… and call me! I might be starring in a film called White Balance next year by Browntown Films and Potent Media. It’s still up in the air but I hope it happens. I’m also slated to be a part of Zombie Hunters: City of the Dead season two as a character named Cassandra Marx. I’m also playing a crazy lady in Thomas Berdinski’s next short film Noirmegeddon. I’m available. Start sending me some scripts people!
CREDIT ON PHOTOS BY NEW GIRL PHOTOGRAPHY!
No comments:
Post a Comment