It's a nonlinear narrative in which the order of events – and consequently, the plot – is determined by what you see.Ĭompare Sleep No More to an open-world game like Fallout: New Vegas. People can examine random objects throughout the grandiose scenes and sets, follow actors around the mansion and try to piece together parts of the story, which is based heavily on Shakespeare's Macbeth. They are then unceremoniously dropped into a six-floor mansion and told to dig, explore and be curious – because 'fortune favors the bold.'įrom then on it's an adventure, an open-world romp that feels like a blend of L.A. It begins in a dimly lit bar, where audience members are greeted by a woman straight out of the Victorian era and a dapper man who calls people his 'lovelies.' After grabbing a drink or two, everyone is given white masks, told to put them on and escorted to a cramped elevator. Moments like that are just part of the show in Sleep No More, an interactive theatrical performance that at times seems like a videogame come to life. What else could I have done? Should I have stopped him? If I had tried, would it have accomplished anything? Frozen in place, unsure whether or not to get involved, I stood and did nothing as another man suffocated him with a pillow. Patience – Interview with Playwright Johnny G.NEW YORK – I watched a man die in Manhattan last week.Wednesday thru Saturday, ticketholders with a dinner reservation at the Heath before can arrive between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM, and ticketholders with reservations afterward will be expected between 10:00 PM and 10:30 PM.Įnter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Contains nudity and simulated violence/sex.) Teenagers and Adults (Ticketholders under the age of 16 will not be admitted. Attendees are encouraged to explore the McKittrick Hotel and find the cast of characters dancing, loving, and murdering each other. Sleep No More is a fully immersive theatrical experience and a unique retelling of Shakespeare’s Macbeth.

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