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Tina Parker: The Scream Queen


by Stephen Becker 27 Aug 2009 9:08 AM

When The Final Destination hits screens on Friday, local audiences may recognize one of the horror flick’s terrified players. KERA’s Stephen Becker talks with the Dallas actress about what it takes to crack glass and scare on-set co-workers — as a professional screamer.
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Tina Parker got some practice for her role screaming through The Final Destination by starring in Kitchen Dog Theater's Psychos Never Dream alongside Sean Hennigan.

Tina Parker got some practice for her role screaming through The Final Destination by starring in Kitchen Dog Theater's Psychos Never Dream alongside Sean Hennigan.

When The Final Destination hits screens on Friday, local audiences may recognize one of the horror flick’s terrified players. KERA’s Stephen Becker talks with the Dallas actress about what it takes to be a professional screamer.

  • Radio report:

    Tina Parker stars in Kitchen Dog Theater’s season-opening production of Vigils.

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About Stephen Becker

Stephen Becker produces the shows Think and Anything You Ever Wanted to Know for KERA. As part of the Art&Seek team, Stephen produces radio and digital stories, along with the podcast "The Big Screen," with Chris Vognar, movie critic of The Dallas Morning News. View more about Stephen Becker.

COMMENTS

  • Tina is a wonderful actress and director. We’ve loved following her creativity at KDT for many years. Okay, we’re much older, but she’s still young.