VSPI was called to the Giggle Dam Dinner Theatre in July 2010. Reportings of unexplained phenomena had the Theatre crew asking for confirmation in all they were experiencing. A daytime investigation was set in motion, with a walk through of the premises, breaking up into teams, looking for natural explanations as well as gathering evidence. Once the investigation was complete, research into the history of the building began. Information was found to support the evidence gathered. VSPI presented a reveal to the Theatre crew and although we agreed there was some unexplainable activity, we could not say it was "haunted" at that stage. Further investigation was recommended.

On February 19, 2011, VSPI entered the Giggle Dam with a documentary filming crew in tow for an overnight investigation. Further evidence was gathered and with additional information found, VSPI gathered the Theatre crew for a reveal that astounded everyone. With the strength of the evidence and research, VSPI agreed to state the Theatre is indeed "haunted".

Below, find information to support the claim.

 

 

Claims:

-- a shadow man in a fedora & long dark coat seen wandering the upstairs hallway past the kitchen area

-- loud crashing sounds on a staircase

-- feelings of being watched or someone standing behind you in certain areas

-- children pointing and talking to someone on the stage when no one is there

-- uncomfortable feelings

-- a woman with a vaudville past, looking for her red shoe

-- objects falling from great heights in the back stage area

-- coffee filter flying out of a machine and more

 

Resolved:

-- the loud crashing sounds on the staircase is heard at odd times.  We discovered these may be sounds heard from a nearby train yard, when the train cars bump together.  They can be heard throughout homes and commercial buildings in the area.

-- cold spots felt in the upper and lower areas are due to the unusual piping that hangs on the ceiling of the main portion of the building.  One pipe works, the other doesn't, causing strange drafts in certain areas.

-- objects falling from great heights could be due to human error, however this does not rule out paranormal activity.

-- high emf (electromagnetic fields) readings in 2 rooms backstage, due to circuit breakers and electrical boxes.  This may cause nausia, uncomfortable feelings, paranoia, possible hallucinations and more.

 

Findings:

Our Findings of the July/10 day time investigation:

-- 2 EVP clips of voices captured, one investigator received headaches in an upstairs hallway, unusual EMF interaction during an EVP/divining rods session, info of a woman spirit named "Maria" from Essondale was picked up during EVP/Divining rods session, who is looking for her child-born 1933 in Essondale (aka "Riverview Hospital").  She claims to have been murdered 1934.  Info is being cross checked.

-- Further investigation of Giggle Dam is recommended & pending.

 

Our Findings of the Feb/11 overnight investigation:

-- motion detector lights flash on/off quickly in response to questions asked. No one in that area to set them off & operation of lights was checked.

-- Unusual orb/light action caught on film student camera, all logical explanations ruled out.

-- 1 EVP clip of a male voice caught in the upper hallway where the shadow man has been seen, while setting up a camcord. Neither heard voice at the time.  Research into a murder that occurred, may identify the shadow man.

-- one investigator shouted out for Mrs Walter Lily (manager of the past) & used a red shoe prop as enticement.  Chills were felt by several of the team.

-- quite a few personal experiences: chills, headaches, someone watching etc.

-- VSPI determined the Giggle Dam has unexplained activity & spirit visitations.

 

Investigations: 2012 - 2015

-- we have had several group events & team investigations over the years. EVP evidence is being shared below.  Personal experiences are plenty, but cannot be entered as solid evidence.

-- July 2014, VSPI was invited into the Theatre for a private investigation. What we discovered in the time we were there was truly astounding, and we have new evidence to present the Dam Crew.  We have set up a Reveal for Jan/2016.  The Dam Crew is busy with their winter programing and therefore, we cannot set it up any sooner. Please be patient!