![]() The resumption of the critically acclaimed show comes at the heels of Governor Kathy Hochul's decision to lift the mask mandate across the state starting today. Industrial-size dehumidifiers have been installed, for example, and the ventilation system has been updated overall as well. Still inside Chelsea's McKittrick Hotel, the production has also undergone some space-related changes. The Times also reveals that, moving forward, entering audience members will be asked to "please give your fellow patrons and the residents a bit of breathing room and keep a respectful distance." To put it simply: everyone try to stay six feet apart. The New York Times reports that the white "pointy" masks that Punchdrunk, the company that created the show, is known for will give way to "smoother, more streamlined" ones that "cut above the nose and across the cheekbones." According to the outlet, the new face shields are intended to be worn with a white KN95 mask-which the staff will distribute at the door-and are therefore shaped in particular ways. Let's start with the infamous face coverings that have become synonymous with the interactive production. The production went dark in March of 2020 and-although performances were scheduled to resume last October-the Delta variant lengthen the hiatus period. Finally, on February 14, Sleep No More will once again welcome ticket holders-albeit with new protocols and new masks in place. © 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc.Sleep No More, one of the largest and most well-known immersive theater experiences in New York, is officially opening up to guests again after a nearly two-year-long closure. Make sure you look behind curtains and peek around dark corners.Īctually, there are exceptions to the leisurely rule: Many of the fleet-footed actors move very fast along the hallways and up and down the staircases - it’s worth trying to keep up with them.Īnd pay no attention to lessons learned in horror movies: If you see a disheveled man covered in gore head toward a dimly lit room while scary music plays in the background, by all means, follow him! What’s amazing about this immersive show is the combination of large scale (about 100 rooms on six floors) and minute details (each room is meticulously designed and furnished). It happened to me three times - and since all the audience members wear identical masks, these actors had no way of knowing who I was - and every time I felt my knees go weak with tension.įinally, take your time. Third, play along if an actor interacts with you in one way or another. It’s only during the final scene - where somehow the audience congregates, as if pulled by dark forces - that you realize just how many people had been spread out all over the McKittrick. It completely takes you out of the mood, and mood is everything to “Sleep No More.” So leave your safety blanket behind for a change, and let someone else dictate the agenda.īecause make no mistake, there’s a higher power at work in “Sleep No More”: You may think you’re roaming freely, but directors Felix Barrett and Maxine Doyle have made sure that you end up exactly where they want you to be. ![]() The last thing you want is for a text to break the spell, or to walk into someone hunched over a bright screen. Better to travel light - and to leave your phone behind. Second, use the coat check: It gets toasty in there, and bags are a hindrance. Being familiar with the plot heightens the experience. To make the most of your trip, and since “Sleep No More” can be overwhelming, here are a few tips based on my experience navigating the maze that is the McKittrick Hotel.įirst of all, brush up your Shakespeare: “Sleep No More” isn’t a traditional staging of “Macbeth,” but it does use a lot of its lines, characters and imagery. Word of mouth ensured that the show was close to sold out before the reviews even came out, and since they’ve been positive - including my own rave - tickets have now become even hotter commodities. ![]() Along with “The Book of Mormon” and “War Horse” (reviewed in tomorrow’s paper), “Sleep No More” is one of this spring’s must-see events. ![]()
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