With more than 120 actors from various areas of study, this year’s Haunted Auditorium is not just another theatre production.

The theme for the 6th annual Haunted Auditorium is “The Hostile,” and with a kitchen, prostitute room and back alley, it features more rooms than in the past. Students involved with the Haunted Auditorium hold jobs ranging from makeup, acting and prop building to directing. That variety allows students to find a way they can contribute based on their skills and personality.

Participation in the event has skyrocketed over the years, allowing students who don’t major in theatre to get involved.

“It is so great to see so many people come together ... I still get emails from people that want to do it, which is awesome,” said co-producer and theatre junior Christine Thibodeau.

Even with increased interest, the production has had its challenges. They are only allowed to use half of the Auditorium this year because a concert will be held on the other side. However, with so many hands on deck, it has been easier to solve problems. They’ve made the path through the Auditorium longer and added more blood and gore than in previous years. Their goal is to make the house as authentic as possible to bring in the scare factor.

According to co-producer and theatre junior Ellie Seeyle, more than 2,000 people came to the Haunted Auditorium last year. This year they are expecting as many, if not more, attendees.

“People are really excited about it ... it is scary, people scream and then they tell their friends, and word gets out and people are really into it,” Thibodeau said.