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A new recap for 2022

Its been a long time coming, but I’ve still been going to SNM for all these years. Now that Tumblr is making it long awaited comeback (Fuck you Twitter) here’s a new entry. 

Wanted to do a mini recap of my show from a week ago because it was so good. Jeff (Speaks) and Camara (Hecate) seriously made the show (I'm somewhere between 180 and 190, I've lost count) one of my top 5. [12:36 PM] It started with Louis and Miguel as PIB and Julia as the singer. I hadn't been since August, so the newer setup in the Manderley was a fresh experience ( I'm not entirely sold on it). I also hadn't seen Louis in the show yet (except for the Halloween parties, but that's a different story). After some reminiscing; Dee, Frost and I were on the first elevator with Nate. We were the last three on the elevator at the end and Nate asked us where we wanted to go. Being old school, none of us answered. "The party it is" he responded. "Strange, I don't recognize any of you, and I never forget a face. They keep me in this box all night long and its fucking filthy." he said as he wiped his finger across the elevator buttons. "Last floor, everybody off". This interaction alone would have made it an amazing night.

There was nothing that caught my eye in the ballroom, so I did my usual tour of the space, stopping by the lobby to clock Porter and then moseying up to 4 to check in on High St. No Speakeasy yet so I went to Malcolms. Zach Martens was on as Malcolm, and I almost chose him, except that Frost had done the ballroom chase (bless his soul I just don't have the energy for that anymore.) Im glad I sodded off, because I got back to the Speakeasy right as Jeff was exiting the 1:1 room. This is somewhat controversial, but when Jeff first started doing Speaks years ago, I wasn't a fan. His interpretation was too off from the loop that I had memorized by heart. His Speakeasy was too aloof, having too much fun in Hecate's service. I'm glad that my opinion has changed over the years, as I think that he and Tony are the current best of the bunch. One more thing that instantly attracted me to the Jeff loop for this evening. Jeff has been my great white whale for Speakeasy (except for Layne and apparently they weren't doing the 1:1) I have never once had the 1:1 with him. There were several times from years ago where I felt he purposely wasn't choosing me (which is a very Speakeasy thing to do). It wasn't personal, I think he liked teasing me along. The very first night I saw him as Porter I had his 1:1 almost instantaneously. I was hoping to rectify that this evening.

I was very fortunate to have about 90 percent of the loop to myself. Jeff did several things I had never seen in a Speakeasy before, all of which blew my mind. When Jeff dissappeared into his room during the card game, I bopped over to Paisley for some sweets and came back to my usual spot in the box corridor to wait for him to emerge from the hidden flap (I love standing here as the black mask on guard in the bar always beckons me to come forward and I never do). When Jeff emerged, he instantly clocked me and HELD OUT HIS HAND. What's this?? He positioned me between the boxes so I could see a tiny sliver of Banquo being murdered and held my shoulders from behind as if Macbeth was getting hanged.

I followed Jeff along the corrugated hallway as we sat in wait for Hecate to harvest her tears. CAMARA! Finally. I hadn't seen her in the role since March. I instantly knew who my second loop would be. While I was still reeling, Jeff did another new thing. He handed me the box that Hecate's locket would soon reside in. Their interaction played out as usual, and Jeff reached for the box when it was time. Camara stared through my soul (if it wasn't Camara, at this point I would have known that Hecate was my second loop)

Though some find it dull, I love Speakeasy's loop during the reset. It's mostly resetting the space during for the next loop, but it's a series of moments that can be filled with individual performances. I have my routine for this segment just as Speaks follows his. (after all it was during this 10 minute section that JWW pulled me into the BW bathroom for a one time only improvised 1:1 about  Grace  many years ago.) Jeff filled each moment with perfect choices, and his interplay with Hecate was superb. When Agnes held up her locket during Hecate,s High st. procession, Jeff moved up to her and got in her face as an act of jealousy that Hecate was paying her attention and not him. When he got on his knees to present the picture of Grace to Hecate, he stared his triumphant pride at Agnes ( Zina this evening)

Jeff arrives back in the Speakeasy for the 1:1, and though there are other people in the room, he notices me and pulls me into the room. The 1:1 was everything I had always imagined it would be  minus the whiskey of course. And I was a bit sad that there was no dancing, as I've heard that Jeffspeaks dances with the women in this moment)  Captain Ahab has found his Moby.

The sexy witch duo with Kristen has an extra charge to it this evening. The Fulton duo with Nando is also fraught with a particular peril I don't usually notice. For his card game, Jeff picks two random white masks and brings them to the cardboard table, where they attempt to pick up on Jeffs non-verbal cues to build a house of cards. It collapses several times, and Jeffs reaction are comic gold. Somehow it gets to a third level about a minute before Agnes will enter. He folds a final card and beckons me over to place it on top. I do ever so gently and the entire thing collapses any way, much to the exacerbation of all. It was a hilarious replacement for the card trick ( I still miss the thrill of winning and getting a shot) and a wonderful way to end a perfect loop. Jeff acknowledges the three of us and shakes my hand. My time with him is over, as I have come back to the moment where I joined him. I wander to the rep bar to wait for Hecate to emerge. [1:14 PM] Camara emerges and screams the most ululating scream I have ever heard to kick off the second loop rave. I am transfixed by her subtle movements at the table, controlling the rave within an inch. She forcibly puts Sexy Witch back on track and then waits for Agnes. I watch the other side of the scene from before, as Jeff waits in the hallway with no helper to hold his box. He notices me as Hecate's loyal follower and nods in recognition, welcoming me into the the familiar brotherhood. I am under Hecate's sway just as he has always been. Hecate pulls another into her layer to send to the Porter ( I am glad, as I get to watch the full loop now)

Camara notices me and plants a kiss on my mask before leaving for her procession. Again, I watch the same scene play out with Speakeasy and Agnes from a different angle. As the table is set for Hecate's dinner, she notices me and maintains eye contact for the enitre sequence. That is until a woman who is entirely too drunk for her own good stumbled up to the dias and sat uninvited into the chair next to Camara. Hecate beckons to her with her knife to get up. No response. Hecate continues. Drunk lady reached out to grab Hecate's fan and gloves and Camara snatches them from her grasp with the speed of a viper striking. Eventually drunky gets the clue and stumbles away, almost tripping into the crowd, only to come stumbling back moments later to sit on the couch behind the scene. Camara pays her no more mind. The lip synch is flawless. She ushers me into the room where I have the first Hecate 1:1 since Covid.  It is Find My Ring, and it is unhinged. I emerge into the apothecary, momentarily thinking that the ring is back in place and that I am compelled to find it. I go upstairs to search in the two or three spots I know the ring used to be. Unsurprisingly, it is not there.

My loop with Hecate is at an end. I head down to the Manderley for some water, and a chat with Miguel; who tells me he is about to sing a song in the middle of the room and that no one will pay attention. I tell him that I will, and watch him perform a loving ballad in Spanish. He is right, as the crowd in the room is particularly drunk and loud. I spend half of my attention on his performance and the other half worrying that the masses will trip over his microphone cord. He finishes and I head back up to 4, catching a bit of Nando's Fulton. I watch his ritual and want to keep following, but he ushers me into the interrogation, where only one other person is waiting, effectively making it a 2:2. I finish the show with Hecate, and know that when she dissappears into her lair that she will emerge on the other side. Going through the rep bar, I walk down to the beaded curtain just as she comes through the beads. She holds out her hand as if she was expecting me and we walk down to watch the murderer hang from Duncan's box.

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Punchdrunk please take all of my money!

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We all miss the McKittrick Hotel

What a beautiful tribute to the show that we all love. How would you answer these questions?

Give to the cast, staff, and crew of Sleep No More!

They have given so much to us over the years, and they are really hurting now. It will be months before theater comes back to New York in a meaningful way. Think of it as paying forward...

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We CAN Do It Again!!!!

Hello all of you amazing folks --

NYC theater has been dark for over a year. While there is some light at the end of this tunnel, it's dim and far away for people who haven't seen a regular paycheck since last March.

And so the Lost Immersive folks are putting on another show and fundraiser!!! We can't wait to bring this new project to you! Last Halloween, the immersive fan community came together in an amazing way and gave tangible and desperately needed support to the performers, staff, and crew of NYC's immersive productions. I'm so proud of all of us!

On May 1st, we are hosting another amazing show! I'm looking forward to sharing more about it as we get closer to the date, but trust me -- there is a lot in this show that you will love. We also have some spectacular art and artifacts and surprises that will be auctioned off to benefit the fundraiser.

Which brings me to...THE FUNDRAISER!!!

Have you been doing a little bit better lately? Is your tax return on it's way or has a stimulus payment landed in your bank account? Have you been able to work from home without a loss of income? If that is the case, could you think back over this year and imagine how much money you would have spent on ticket to theater shows? How many cocktails would you have savored in The Manderley? Could you think in those terms when considering how much to give to help the people who have given so much to all of us?

Click here to give!!! The Lost Garden Fundraiser

Thank you for your support, and I can't wait to share a drink with you in our favorite bar!

Note: Just for transparency's sake, please know that the show is being completely underwritten by those of us who are producing it. Every single cent given to the Go Fund Me will be given directly to immersive folks who have requested help.

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The Lost New Year’s Starts at 6:30 PM in Shanghai and 5:30 AM in NYC on Dec 31st. 25 hours of revelry! Get your FREE ticket!

Featuring immersive performers from your favorite shows, artists and singers, DJ’s and go-go dancers bringing a lot of silliness, revelry, and beauty! Whether you already have NYE’s plans, want to toast with loved ones across time zones, or are celebrating by yourself, join our party whenever it’s midnight in your heart! Tickets are free and you can join or rejoin at any time, but you need to claim your spot. 

The show begins at 6:30pm Shanghai time or 5:30am in NYC on Dec 31st and runs for 25 hours, ringing in the New Year every hour in time zones across the world. More info and ticket link on our Instagram @ lostnewyears. Performers include: Akaina Ghosh, Alberto Denis, Alix Josefski, Amy Jo Jackson, Cenny Ray, Chelsey Ng, Colin Brooks, Cristina Gatti, The Dragon Sisters, Evan Fisk, Evelyn Chen, Hagar Ben Ari, Hans and Ava, Inyang Bassey, Jack Blackmon, Jamie Amadruto, Jacqui Dugal, Jeremy Wilms, Kayla Farrish, Lexxe, Lily Ockwell, Lindsey Matheis, Logan Evan Thomas, Mallory Gracenin, Michael Bryan Wang, Mikayla Petrilla, MK Groove Orchestra, Nate Morgan, Ricky Quiñones, Stephanie Amoroso, Von Smith, and Yusuke Yamamoto.

Brought to you by the Architects of The Lost Halloween. 

You’re invited to join us for a musical Zoom showcase of immersive artists whenever it’s midnight in your heart! From 5:30 AM on Thursday, December 31st EST through 6:30 AM on Friday, January 1st EST, the doors of the Lost House will be unlocked to ring in the New Year in every time zone around the world. This is a 25-hour looping New Year’s celebration dedicated to ringing out the old and ringing in the new. Camera-on is optional, and participation in the chat is strongly encouraged. Wear whatever you wish–you’re welcome in pajamas or party wear–and do remember to bring your champagne cocktail or celebratory beverage of choice. Tickets to this event are free, but we want to fill up the champagne glasses of the performers of The Lost New Year’s with your gifts. All gifts will support the performers of Lost New Year’s. 🍸🍸 To do that today, you can Venmo  @ Zack-Waffle

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The Third Day: Autumn (2020) dir. Felix Barrett & Marc Munden

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It’s a party!! With free tickets!!!

And if you can, please donate to an amazing cause and to people who have made our lives so much richer and now need our help. Every single penny will be given directly to artists in need. 

Watch the instagram space for performer announcements and some spectacular art that will be available at in auctions!

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Please give as you are able! A group of us fans are mounting an online Halloween show for y’all featuring many familiar faces from the McKittrick and other corners of the NYC immersive community. The show is free. Regardless of income, all are welcome to attend and celebrate with the fan community.

The trade off is we are asking those who can to give. There is a GoFundMe up right now raising funds directly for NYC immersive workers who are out of work. This is an important tool to show performers and staff how much you appreciate the talents and gifts they have shared with you over the years. So many people are financially hurting right now and we all have the power to help. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE GOFUNDME GO DIRECTLY TO AFFECTED WORKERS!!!

Please visit today and give! Visit our website to find out more! Follow us on Instagram to keep up to date of show info and see all the surprises ahead first! Spread the word and we look forward to seeing you all on October 30th!

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Lovers of Immersive productions: it's time to give back.

Ticketing, donation, and more info coming soon!

In the meantime, go follow losthalloween on Instagram.

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An unexpected 1:1

I was looping Speakeasy, as I tend to do. He disappeared into Agnes’ room, and i knew it would only be moments until he reappeared at the mortuary. As he made his way to the rep bar, I was the only white mask following. Speakeasy took his time resetting the space post rave. He wiped down the remains of Sexy’s watery demise with the utmost of care. Chairs and tables reset, his mistress beckoned and he brought her a locked meal. When Speakeasy snuck out the side entrance, I was still the only one in his thrall. 

    I knew he would be disappearing into Mr. Bargarran’s bathroom and shutting me out while I waited for him to emerge. But, instead, Speakeasy reached out his hand and pulled me into the room for a 1:1 I never had had before and have never had again. He opened his suitcase and laid it on the floor. Opening one of the shelves where Boy stores his clothes, a pile of wooden or rubber chips were presented. I helped Speakeasy transfer some of them into his suitcase while he also put a picture of Grace inside and told me a story about her. We left the room and his loop continued as usual. I was given his regular 1:1 and stuck around to win the shot game. 

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Clair De Lune by Claude Debussy except you’re exploring a supposedly haunted cave at night, and it seems to just start playing somewhere in the depths. As you head toward the source of the music and as it gets louder, you begin to hear whispers.

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A late reminder to everyone going to the World’s Fair at the McKittrick Hotel this evening. TIP YOUR BARTENDERS AND THE COAT CHECK STAFF! Now back to our regularly scheduled program.

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Two things I noticed.

I went to see the show again tonight and was surprised by two things.

1. The eggs that spell out Paisley Sweets in the window of the candy shop are no longer there. Instead, the Paisley Sweets sign is painted on the glass window. When did this change? Am I painfully oblivious?

2. The little desiccated frog in the box in Agnes’ room has also been removed. The box is still there, and so is the poem about why the frog is pinned in the box; but said frog is missing. There is a flower in the box instead. Has this also been missing for some time?

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Malcolm in the ballroom scene

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Logging out for the day. I‘ll be interested to see if Tumblr still exists on Tuesday.

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Do you have a cast list for your last show?

This is going to be an unpopular opinion, but I am not a fan of posting cast lists on Tumblr. I certainly don’t mind that people do, it’s just not my thing and I usually only scan posted lists quickly to see who was on as Speakeasy and disregard the rest. To explain why I don’t like it, it’s just not something people used to do when I first started posting in the fandom. It sort of started when The Drowned Man came along and fans started taking pictures of the cast board and then posting them online. I felt that that was proper for that show, since you would know the cast before going in, but to me it takes away the mystery and part of the excitement of Sleep No More. I understand that the cast lists posted are for shows that have already happened,  but it still takes something away for me personally.