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Join Fairytales and Friends for their first ever Boo Bash, a night of frightful fun featuring villains and princesses at 6 p.m. on Oct. 19 at the Wellston Center in Warner Robins. unbranded characters like elves or fairies, Coy always tries to feature an inclusive range of performers to make sure audiences feel seen. Another way Fairytales and Friends hopes to impact the community is through hospital visits with children. Coy's favorite memory is singing "Let It Go" alongside a little boy who was finally about to be discharged. "it's like the oldest little grainiest quality video, but I always look back at that moment. It was me and him and thank goodness, it was all joy." Fairytales and Friends hopes to spread more joy. The company has used digital marketing and partnerships with organizations like the City of Warner Robins, NewTown Macon, and Bragg Jam to increase business dramatically in 2023, and they'll soon be adding more characters and performers to their repertoire. Once a one-woman operation, at the 2024 ribbon cutting with the Robins Regional Chamber celebrating 10 years in business, Coy was surrounded by colleagues, supporters, and little ones. It may not be a happy ending quite yet for this troupe, but performer Shauna Fortson said being a part of Fairytales and Friends feels like she's living out her childhood dreams: "It's being able to give back to the community and work with charity organizations – but also at the root of it, I get to play dress up with all of my good friends." M A K E A W EATHER PLA N We all know it can be extremely cold or extremely warm in October in Georgia. So have a backup plan: Make sure to have a cooler or warmer version of your costume at the ready that retains the essence of a character. A bodysuit that can act as a base layer or having backup shoes to wear instead of sandals can be critical to staying in the party. FOLLOW R ELEASE DATES TO K NOW W H AT'S TR ENDY Popular movies drive costumes. Expect to see a resurgence of Beetlejuice and Moana costumes this year, because these movies have sequels coming out. Events of the year, like characters from the 2024 Olympics or those that can represent the upcoming election, can also make a big splash. GET IN CH A R ACTER Memorize popular phrases from the character and look up what you know about them, in case you get asked A one liner or a power pose goes a long way in "selling " who you are to others. Confidence carries a costume! BE R EA DY FOR ON-THE-GO M ENDING Grab a few fix it items like bobby pins, adhesive bandages, or safety pins and put them in your pocket or purse. If your character wears a lot of makeup, like a wicked witch with a green face, be sure to bring a small amount with you in case of an unusual smear or bumping into someone. W h e n d r e s s i n g t h e l i t t l e s f o r t r i c k o r t r e a t i n g o r d o n n i n g a c o s t u m e f o r a b a r c r a w l , u s e t h e s e p r a c t i c a l i d e a s f r o m Fa i r y t a l e s a n d Fr i e n d s t o e n h a n c e y o u r l o o k a n d m a ke i t l a s t . Hometown Halloween T ips