Olympus Trip 35 | Agfa APX 100
Bensonhurst-bred Tommy is 25 years old and is in his 8th summer at Shoot the Freak. Game owner Anthony knew the kid from the neighborhood and brought him in to help during STF's second year. He's the manager now, although is also a capable barker when needed, and tended bar at Beer Island this past spring while the boardwalk in front of STF underwent repairs. He works in construction after the game shuts down for the winter, and is happily engaged to a young lady who works at Beer Island.

Tommy's seen a significant drop in the Shoot the Freak crowds. In 2008 rumors flew that Coney Island was shutting down, influencing shooters to turn out in record numbers for its last moments. This year, he muses people forgot they were still around.