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its the terf poisoning (sorry abt my rant in the tags)
why did i just read a tweet that’s mad about hunter schafer being cast as carrie…. like isn’t hunter a trans woman and isn’t that actually a really good new perspective to bring to carrie which has always been thematically about the horrors of girlhood and transitioning to womanhood? like i don’t understand why that’s seen as … not good? because she’s… *checks notes* not fat and therefore not bullied for being fat? like. i get the desire to cast a fat actress as carrie. but the idea that hunter doesn’t suit the role because she’s a “thin white woman” has to be engagement bait right? i rlly can’t tell with twitter anymore honestly. and i’m open to being wrong. but i think a trans carrie would actually be really cool
#rb#carrie#reinterpretation of media is a time-honoured tradition ppl are just so transphobic these days#like o u dont mind reinterpretations of classic stories with ‘feminist’ twists or female leads instead of male or#shakespeare where everyone has cell phones etc#(and i mean some people DO take issue w/ the feminist/female retellings but#its often the same people who are pushing for more diversity that look at trans casting and trans reinterpretation#and go ‘no wait not THAT kind of diversity’#especially when it comes to trans women#because of all that terf koolaid feminists unfortunately get forcefed!#and i honestly dont like. blame people for falling prey to terf propaganda its incredibly easy but unintentional transphobia#is still transphobia obviously#i fell for terf shit when i was younger nobody is exempt#’carrie should be played by a REAL/NORMAL woman!’ i dont think you even know what carrie is about#i support a trans carrie with my whole heart#and if terf-poisoned feminists (i mean specifically feminists that have unknowingly fallen into the terf pit#and do not self-identify as terfs or sometimes even know what the term means)#could get their heads out of their asses#they would realize that even if they do not relate to a trans carrie on the basis of transness#differing portrayals of womanhood is GOOD and ultimately aligns with their entire… everything??!#and throwing a hissy fit just because someone hasnt ‘always’ been a woman…#like oh boo hoo has someone finally realized that their idea of feminism only applies to allocishet white women :( so sad :(#wake up call ding ding ding#ALSO ADDITION: it’s not like this new perspective to carrie is making carrie the character textually transgender#and carrie is not becoming transmasc (tho. honestly. id watch that too)#carrie is still a woman. just a different kind of woman. and not even the character textually. the person portraying her#id bet you a million dollars if they cast a black or brown or asian woman to play carrie it would be the same fuckin thing#a disabled carrie? a lesbian carrie? an aroace carrie?#GOD FORBID A FAT CARRIE??#ive run out of tag space but i think u get my point.
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Ah, so many! I’m gonna throw this under a readmore so it doesn’t clog up people’s dashes!
1. coffee mugs, teacups, wine glasses, water bottles, or soda cans?
mugs!
3. bubblegum or cotton candy?
bubblegum for sure
5. do you prefer to drink soda from soda cans, soda bottles, plastic cups or glass cups?
i guess from the can? i don’t have serious opinions on this
7. earbuds or headphones?
earbuds, although i’ve had to use headphones for a while because my tragus piercing made earbuds a non-option
9. favorite smell in the summer?
this mixture of sun screen and chlorine pools! i looooove that smell
11. what you have for breakfast on an average day?
i’m a simple man; i eat boring cereal.
13. lanyard or key ring?
keyring. in high school i used a carabiner
15. favorite book you read as a school assignment?
oooooh.... i really loved the mayor of casterbridge by thomas hardy but also i had a blast reading the blithedale romance by nathaniel hawthorne. i read a LOT of books i loved, actually. but i was an english major, sooooo.
17. most frequently worn pair of shoes?
it used to be my leather converse but i’ve been wearing my white adidas a lot lately
19. sleeping position?
i toss and turn, i think. i have no idea how i usually sleep. you’d have to ask one of the people who has shared a bed with me to know.
21. obsession from childhood?
pokemon, tbh. also the beatles.
23. strange habits?
uhh... i only ever paint the nails on my left hand, i twirl my tragus piercing when i’m bored, i like to just make noises when it’s quiet because adhd brain says Need Stimulus. my roommate says that when i cook, i forget to put things away and also that i never know where my keys are and also that i watch “an unusual amount of cooking videos”.
25. first song you remember hearing?
hm... i genuinely don’t know. my parents are both into music so i’ve had it playing around me my whole life and i can’t really think what the first song i remember is.
27. favorite activity to do in cold weather?
tubing and ice skating are fun!! also just like. sitting inside and being Cozy.
29. best way to bond with you?
probably just by talking about like, tolkien, shakespeare, d&d, or the kind of literary critical analysis that i like.
31. what outfit do you wear to kick ass and take names?
probably this one.
33. most used phrase in your phone?
probably a keysmash or “lmaoooooo”
35. average time you fall asleep?
usually before midnight, if not eleven
37. suitcase or duffel bag?
suitcase for sure
39. lemon cake or lemon meringue pie?
lemon meringue pie!
41. last person you texted?
blake!! we’re making plans to hang out while i’m in town!
43. hoodie, leather jacket, cardigan, jean jacket or bomber jacket?
leather jacket
45. which genre: sci-fi, fantasy or superhero?
fantasy, of course
47. favorite type of cheese?
goat cheese omg i miss it so much but i’m lactose intolerant
49. what saying or quote do you live by?
“even darkness must pass. a new day will come. and when the sun shines it will shine out the clearer [...] there is some good in this world, and it's worth fighting for.” - samwise gamgee
51. current stresses?
some Secrets i have to keep (not bad ones; just Surprises) and also i’m moving to a new country and starting a grad program soon and also the general emotional stress of going through a breakup.
53. what is the current state of your hands?
they have cookie crumbs on them bc i’m eating cookies
55. favorite fairy tale?
when i was little i loved “the twelve dancing princesses”.
57. the three biggest struggles you’ve overcome?
i’m trans, so like. coming out, probably.
59. if you were a video game character, what would your catchphrase be?
“huff my shorts” for when i win and “fuck me sideways/running” when i lose
61. favorite line you heard from a book/movie/tv show/etc.?
see number 49
63. five songs that would play in your club?
uhhh.... boum boum boum by mika, oh! valencia by the decemberists, make me feel by janelle monae, cut to the feeling by carly rae jepsen, and be mean by dnce
65. any permanent scars?
technically i have scars around my nipples from top surgery but you can’t see them, sooo. just the scarring from my acne, i guess!
67. good luck charms?
i don’t really have any!
69. a fun fact that you don’t know how you learned?
oh, god, i don’t know! i remember where all of my fun facts come from!
71. least favorite pattern?
i don’t like whatever the fuck vera bradley does.
73. favorite weird flavor combo?
i don’t know, maybe chicken nuggets in frosties?? but like, lots of people do that. i feel like if my roommates were still down here i could ask them and they would tell me what i eat that’s weird, but i can’t think of anything off the top of my head.
75. when did you lose your first tooth?
i have no clue.
77. best plant to grow on a windowsill?
oh i am not the person to ask this. i have problems keeping plants alive because my cats always attack and eat them.
79. which looks better, your school id photo or your driver’s license photo?
driver’s license, probably
81. fireflies or lightning bugs?
they’re the same thing??? but i call them lightning bugs
83. writing or drawing?
writing! i’m a terrible artist.
85. fairy tales or mythology?
fairy tales
87. your greatest fear?
losing everyone i love
89. who would you put before everyone else?
um... i don’t know! certainly not myself; i’m at the bottom of the priority list, which is something my therapist and i are working on lmao.
91. boxes or bags?
boxes? i don’t know, this is so vague?
93. nicknames?
kam, kamster (my dad calls me that), kammunist propoganda (my brother calls me that)
95. favorite app on your phone?
aside from like, social media apps, i like the solitaire apps i have a lot
97. how many phone numbers do you have memorized?
mine, my best friend’s, my mom’s cell, my home’s landline, my dad’s cell. so five, i guess!
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What was the brand of your first ever cell phone? It was one of the Nokias with a lime green screen and Space Impact and a super ancient version of Snake. What are your 3 favorite internet sites? Twitter, YouTube, and Reddit. Do you have a favorite pair of blue jeans? Describe them. They’re skinny jeans and high-waisted. I just borrow them from my sister though so I don’t get to use it a lot. :( What profession do you respect? All of them. Have you ever been the recipient of a practical joke? Sure. My mom once pulled a joke on me when I was about 8. I told her my hiccups wouldn’t stop; she didn’t mind it first, but then she tells me about how she received a call from my school saying someone had stolen some of the eggs from the cafeteria. Now, as someone who used to buy egg sandwiches in school, I was immediately interested haha. Soon enough my mom tells me that the school claims they saw me did it, so I started to panic and beg for my mom to cover my ass. I was absolutely scared and freaking out at the mall at that point, and I just wanted to be let off the hook from this random-ass egg fiasco.
She ends her entire spiel by saying, “Your hiccups stopped, didn’t they?”
Have you ever ate something you've dropped on the floor, if so what? I eat food off the floor when I drop them all the time, but there was one instance my siomai fell onto the ground that had a gravel finish. Immediate regrets. Would you consider being an Uber driver if you needed to make extra money? Yes. How do you know when you're in love, what's the main sign? I’ve only fell in love once, but the main sign for me during the time was that I began crying over them. Like just outright emotional, and I didn’t understand why. Turns out that not-understanding is just me trying to deny it. Have you ever gotten anything autographed, if so by who & what was it? I bought an already-autographed poster of AJ Lee. I dunno if that counts. Although, Andrew DID just have a meet-and-greet with another wrestler, Sheamus, last Tuesday. He said he had a print of Sheamus’ autographed for me. I don’t know if he was serious, but it would be so swell if it’s real. Do you prefer Walmart or Target? I haven’t been to either. What do you long for? A successful thesis. If you could be a personal assistant to anyone, who would it be? BEYONCÉ What is the most important thing you can do to improve yourself? Seeing a therapist would probably be the first, most obvious way to go. What makes it hard for you to keep your focus? The internet haha. Case in point: I planned to study a 33-page reading last night, but I kept getting distrated by notifications that came in my phone. Even if I tried to turn off the wi-fi, I’d turn it back on if I wanted to check for any new messages. After three hours, I was still only on page 9. Do you think society has become too PC (politically correct)? It definitely has, and I might be the only person on this hill but I’m kind of glad it has. I don’t mind a little or a lot of political correctness. PH isn’t a very progressive country in itself and you’d be shocked to find out just how many Filipinos still use a lot of backwards terms, so it’s healthy for me to know what the inoffensive words are. What tragic love story do you relate to? I don’t know if there’s any. Has your intuition or "gut" served you well? Its definitely had its ups. Back in 2015, coming home from school, I saw my mom’s car parked in our driveway. That NEVER happens. Immediately felt sick sick to my stomach and believed a grandparent had died. Not because my mom was sick and had to go home, not because my mom had an errand to run, but because a grandparent died. It was my grandfather (her dad) who died that day. What's the longest you've ever waited in line for something and what was it? My sister and I lined up for 8 hours outside the Mall of Asia Arena for our One Direction concert. The titanium section was first-come first-served, so we wanted to go in in early. SPOILER ALERT: arriving 8 hours before the concert – for One Direction for that matter – is late as fuck. Who is your favorite model? Taylor Hill or Kendall Jenner. What have you done that is out of character for you? Be head of the external affairs committee in my org. Literally the last committee I would have had signed up for. The job is everything I hate, until super super recently. Would you rather get a gift card or a gift that someone bought for you? As long as they thought of me while getting the gift, it’s immediately special for me. Who is the most visionary person in your life & how do they inspire you? My internship boss is so cool. She’s one of the smartest people I know and she has a really snappy sense of diskarte (Filipino word that’s hard to translate; think resourcefulness or mojo). She’s seen a lot and been through a lot, and I couldn’t help but look up to her during my stint in their company. How do you handle a betrayal? Cut the betrayer/s out of my life. What do you feel strong enough to protest about? Anything that aims to support or glorify the Marcoses. What's the biggest blooper you've never lived down? We were playing Heads Up! at a family Chrismas party several Christmases ago. My category was Filipino Christmas food – and mind you I’m not super familiar with all of them because I’m generally not a fan of Filipino rice cakes. Anyway, I name every food I know one by one, and I excitedly scream out “PUTO BIMBING” and I saw every single damn relative in front of me collapse and start having seizures and SCREAMING AT ME from laughing too hard. I swear they must have laughed in my face for like 3 minutes. Apparently, the right word is ‘puto bumbong.’ To this day I still don’t know why I blurted out bimbing, I’m literally laughing so hard right now just typing this down :((((( My family brings it up literally once every couple of months or so. This blooper is probably only funny for Filipinos, but still. If you owned a restaurant what kind of food do you want to serve? Gourmet burgers. What will we find if we look in the bottom of your closet today? You would see the books I was assigned to read in school, so that includes a copy of Holes, Number the Stars, Bridge to Terabithia, etc and all of my Shakespeares. All of my AJ Lee action figures are there too, as well as my signed poster of hers. There’s a bunch of other knickknacks in there. What kind of car did you learn how to drive on? The first car I ever tried to drive was my parents’ old Mitsubishi Lancer. I only drove it once because my trial drive drove my mom crazy. I passed my driving test in a Hyundai Elantra, which is honestly such a shitty car and I nearly failed the test because I simply didn’t work well with it. I mostly had to learn with my present car, my Mitsubishi Mirage. I was going to start college and had little time to practice, so when I had to start driving myself to school, that was my practice in itself. What is the best thing you have done just because you were told you can't? Be in a healthy, long-term relationship. My mom used to tell me all the time that no one will ever love me because of how disorganized I am. She meant it seriously, so it stung for many years and also affected the way I dealt with other people. Have you ever had to go to court or testify and if so what for? Nope. Do you believe in karma? It’s fun to fantasize about, but I don’t religiously or spiritually believe in it. Are you more worried about doing the things right, or doing the right thing? Doing the right thing. I hate getting in trouble. Do you believe in the term "Mother knows best?” To some extent, yes. Who is your favorite movie action hero? I was never big on the hero narrative in movies, or any text for that matter. What is one thing you can get in your hometown you can't get elsewhere? My grandmother’s cooking. How important are looks in someone you're in a relationship with? Like, a 4 out of 10. I almost went with dating Mike because he’s really intelligent, even though I found him 0% attractive. What freedom do you feel is not really free anymore? Social media. It used to be a place where we would just post updates, share music, talk to our friends, be goofy in general; nowadays if you fuck up on a joke you thought was harmless, it’d be so easy to end you for good. Also, people would EASILY shoot you down over an opinion that’s different from theirs. I dunno, I just think that we think it’s a ginormous free space for all when really, everyone’s just kind of out there to catch our asses when they see fit. What are you most thankful for? The people who never left. Do you have any favorite talk shows or talk radio programs without music? Not really. I’m a fan of several YouTube series/specials, but I don’t follow talk shows a lot. What was the last book you read? Do readings count? I had to read materials for my Contemporary Philippines class just earlier. What's your favorite online store? I don’t remember where I bought my coloring books from, but it’s either Shopee or Lazada. What band would you love to tour with or be a roadie for? Paramore.
If you were to throw a message in a bottle into the ocean, it would say? I dunno how I feel about that. I feel like it contributes to polluting the oceans more, so I’d rather not do it even if I can come up with a witty message. Do you have common sense or do you think people are lacking in it? Hahahaha it’s here and there. Sometimes I embarrassingly lack it. What's your favorite non-alcoholic drink? Salty Cream Chocolate milk tea from CoCo. How do you feel about thrift shops or flea markets? I don’t really go to those, but something similar we have is called ukay-ukay, which sells secondhand clothes. I’ve recently been converted as a fan after shunning them for a very long time, as all my new tops have been from ukay-ukays haha. What do you like to put gravy on? Fried chicken and mashed potatoes. Have you ever gone canoeing/kayaking? Yes! I did it in Palawan. It was breathtaking to do it there. What one thing in particular makes you feel good about yourself? Knowing where I go to school, hahaha. What is priceless to you? Dogs finding their forever homes. What do you wait for discount sales to buy? Clothes, mainly. What is one thing you know about your family history you're proud of? I have a lot of amazing ancestors who were crucial to my country’s history, e.g. I’m related to one of the women who sewed the first Philippine flag, one of the diplomats who signed the Treaty of Paris (the treaty in itself is definitely not something to be proud of, but my relative is permanently etched in history nonetheless because of this), and one of my distant great-uncles published a nationalist history book that’s still being greatly relied on in the PH educational system and academe to this day. There’s a lot to be proud of, definitely. What 3 songs will always be found at the top of your playlist? I don’t have a permanent three-song set as my favorites will always change. But right now, it would be composed of Saw You In A Dream by The Japanese House, Pool by Paramore, and Outta My Head by Khalid and John Mayer. What is the craziest thing you've ever done for someone? When I was a freshie in college, I once drove for an hour and a half to visit Gabie for ten minutes. Do you keep a budget? I have to. If you could cast a spell on someone what spell would you cast and on who? For freeloader groupmates to help out in class projects. What makes you feel rested and refreshed? Uh. Sleep? Who depends on you the most? My parents, probably. Could you ever be someone's bodyguard? I doubt it. Pretty sure anyone could break my bones easily lol. Has one of your biggest fears come true? Nope. Is there anything about the opposite sex you just don't understand? A lot of things... Have you ever let your mom or significant other fight a battle for you? I’ve allowed Gabie many times because I was always just too weak, yeah. Did you create a checklist for your ideal spouse? Not really, but when I was in high school I had a stupid phase where I wanted my future boyfriend to be a certain name, because back then I thought that name was attractive LMAAAAOOOO.
If so, what were two things you wanted? He had to be named Gino (IT WAS A POPULAR FILIPINO NAME IN 2015 OK), and he had to be academically smart. This was before I realized I really really don’t like boys. Have you ever ridden on a subway or train an what did you like about it? I rode the train once when I had to do legwork for a journ class and there was no other way to get to the place than to commute. I rode with Jum because I have no idea how to commute alone. I remember liking the fact that it was cold and spacious in the train at the time I got in – then again, it was at a dead hour. I’m sure it’s nothing like that in reality. What song on your playlist gets played the most? I try to listen to all my favorite songs equally. Have you ever received a harsher punishment than you deserved? I don’t think so. Back when my mom used to ground me I used to think I was being abused and I felt so victimized lol. At 21, looking back, it turns out my rebel ass deserved to be whipped with a belt lmfao. Do you prefer sporty or academic members of the opposite sex? I prefer people I can vibe well with, regardless of their strengths and sex. Do you have to experience something to fully understand it? Yes. Has anyone in your family ever served in the military? My great-grandfather is a WWII veteran and a survivor of the Death March in Bataan. Finish the next line in your style: Roses are red, violets are blue... Why am I on Tumblr, when I still have much to do? :((( What embarrasses you instantly? Dropping stuff. Do you think you could be a firefighter, why/why not? No, but I did want to be one when I was young. Firefighters have to be insanely strong because they carry a lot of heavy stuff and...I’m just not...that. Also because I panic easily, and that’s certainly not a good thing in that line of work. Do you often read your horoscope? Never. I don’t care for mine. What current event are you tired of hearing about? Mmm I’m not sure. I kind of care about everything that’s happening in the world at the moment, especially with regard to Hong Kong. Are you a daredevil? Nah. What do you think should be censored? Homophobic / biphobic / transphobic shit. Are you related to anyone famous or historical, if so who? I already expounded on this quite a few questions back in this survey. Would you ever donate a kidney to anyone, and who? Yeah, to people I find really important. How do you encourage yourself when you go through hard times? It doesn’t last forever and I’ll be getting my own house in the next 8-10 years. Have you ever fired a gun? Nope. Do you think people, including yourself live up to their full potential? We should be, anyway. I try to. How are you different from most people? My left pinky is super crooked :( What is the main quality you think makes a great parent? The ability to apologize to your child and recognize that parents can make mistakes too. What creature do you admire for its ability to adapt? As much as I despise them, fucking cockroaches. Have you ever stayed up for an entire 24 hours, why? Nah. I just know I wouldn’t function properly if I did, and I’d be so cranky too. Who is a female role model in your life? I don’t have any. What childhood dreams have you neglected? Being an astronaut, a veterinarian, a writer, and a firefighter. How often do you reevaluate your life? I honestly don’t get the time to, which sucks. I’ve always thought of getting one of those 5-year journals that let you answer one question everyday for the next five years so that you’re able to see how much you mature in that time. It would be nice to have mini-reflections/evaluations everyday, but one copy of it is pretty expensive so I never got around to buying them. What's your favorite place just to hang out? Coffee shops. What do you have trouble seeing clearly in your mind? The future. What three things do you think of most of each day? The tasks I have to do, feeding my dog, and calculating the amount of sleep I’ll be getting at night. Would you travel to space if possible? YES. I’ve always said this has always been a dream of mine. Name a famous person you wouldn't mind for a business partner. Kylie Jenner.
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New York City: Sleep No More will blow your mind.
A few years ago, we visited NYC to attend NYCC (New York Comic Con), which by the way, was AMAZING. This was before we started blogging our adventures and shenanigans. While we were in New York, we also wanted experience NYC style theater, so we attended a play that was highly recommended by a good buddy. "Sleep No More".
So we bought four tickets (2 couples) and just showed up for the show. I have to admit that I did some research beforehand, and learned that most people recommended wearing comfortable shoes and clothing. What? To a play? Yes. Here is why:
SLEEP NO MORE IS LIKE NO ORDINARY PLAY.
This is the epitome of interactive theater. Sleep No More is not only a beautiful play, but also an immersive experience. You are the audience, but you are allowed to live the play. You are FREE to explore, investigate, and solve the mystery as the act develops in front of you. You can touch things, read letters, discover secret passages and hidden characters, eat candy, have a drink with the actors while in character (if you are chosen), follow any character to learn their story, or just explore around this magnificent place.
THE SET UP.
The first thing you need to know is that the play is set at the McKittrick Hotel. The entire five story building is the set. The McKittrick Hotel does not look like anything fancy from the outside. In fact, when we got there we were utterly confused about the location. There weren't any big signs or fancy billboards that would tell us we were at the right place. We knew the address was correct, so we stayed outside the double doors where our phone GPS indicated as the spot (we were a little early). Then we noticed that people began to gather outside the door, so we got in line. There's a VIP line (you pay extra for it) and a standard ticket line. We purchased the Maximilian's Guest tickets which allowed us to skip the long line and be escorted inside to a bar (the Manderley Bar) to a reserved table while we waited for our turn.
They also give you a poker card and a white creepy mask...don't lose it.
Ok, so let me back up a little. The McKittrick Hotel hosts several venues that are all basically connected. The Manderley Bar, which is a jazz cocktail lounge; the Heath, which is a restaurant that has live performances; The Gallow Green, their rooftop bar; and Sleep No More.
So, when you are escorted in the hotel, you check in your coat (if any) and you are taken to the Manderley Bar. Then the fun begins. NOTE: While you are in the bar, there are some actors that are in character and walk around. You'll be able to spot them.
Remember the poker card they gave you? Well, that's how they call you into the elevator and how they chose the floor they dump you on.
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THE PLAY
There are five floors in the McKittrick Hotel. Each floor has different sceneries. The play revolves around a redefined version of Shakespeare's MacBeth. You don't need to know about the play to understand it. I was very afraid that I was going to be lost, because there is SO MUCH going on around you that could be overwhelming; but you quickly catch up to the act and to what is happening.
Before the play begins, they give you the rules. Basically, you must wear your white mask AT ALL TIMES, and you cannot say a word, take pictures, or be interrupting (touch the characters, or interfere with their act, etc). This is how you know who is an actor and who is the audience. Every single audience member is standing around wearing the masks (kind of how the death-eaters look when they are standing around Voldemort). It looks cultish, but it's super cool. You feel like a ghost. You are free and anonymous. Nobody knows who you are, and no one cares. There are a few people wearing the same masks but black...those are the guards; they make sure people obey the rules at all times ~ they better not catch you with a cell phone or speaking. They are super strict~
The play begins with a ball. The actors dancing (they are all amazing dancers), and the emotions, and dialogue is basically expressed by dance and body motions. There are very, very, very few words spoken by the actors. Some of them say nothing at all in the whole play, yet, you can understand everything.
THE EXPERIENCE
After the ball scene, the actors break out into their own characters, and scatter around the building. At this point I recommend that you pick one actor and try to keep up with him/her. Remember when I said to wear comfortable shoes? Well, you will be running at times if you wish to keep up with your character. You will learn the play through his/her point of view. Each character have their own unique scenes and adventures that intertwine with all others.
There are times that the scenes might get boring if you didn't follow one of the main characters. You can either hang out and just observe, or switch gears to a new character. Sometimes you will lose your character, so don't panic! You will find him/her again at some point. Or just explore room by room, floor by floor (you can move freely throughout the floors), scene by scene, trying to learn the play piece by piece. It will all come together in the end.
You will see bloody murder, fights, love scenes, creepy witchery cult ceremonies, naked people really close to you (be prepared...there's a lot of this- but don't freak out! Enjoy the art and remember that no one is judging you because no one knows who you are). There are secret passages that you should explore and discover so you can see extra scenes. One of the floors has a forbidden forest kind of setup that will blow your mind. (Go to the tree house at the very end...there's a secret there).
Some of the actors will chose audience members to whisper secrets in their ears OR to take them away into secret rooms and show you secret scenes, so don't be scared! This is all part of the act and the experience.
Become a detective and try to solve the mystery. Perhaps the actor you chose to follow is the killer or the victim, or neither. You will know something that other audience member don't know yet.
After a little while I was worried that I would miss out on other scenes, but then I realized that some scenes were repeated. Yes, in order for everyone to get a chance to see everything (mostly everything) the whole play repeats three times while you are in the hotel. So yeah, at some point you can follow the killer, and then the victim, or the people investigating, and you can see the play through each point of view. It's a dream come true!
At first, I paired with Coco and the hubbys paired together, and coordinated to meet back at the bar at the end. If I had the chance to do this experience again, I would just adventure solo - no offense Coco!-.
Let me explain.
It's cool to have a partner to talk about the scenes with at the end, but it's extremely difficult to keep up with your character AND with your partner at the same time. We got separated several times and it was challenging to find each other since everyone is wearing the same mask! So, for the sake of the experience, walking around by yourself is the way to go, even if you go with a group.
Bottom line. If you go to NYC, you much go to Sleep No More and just live it yourself. It's been a few years since we saw the play, and I'm STILL obsessed with it. If you do end up going (or have been) share your opinion of the play below! I would love to discuss!
Till next time.
Always,
Mia
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