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The indomitable Tori Sparks takes us briefly through the McKittrick compound. Video from 2017 and the Tennis Channel (of course).

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How should I behave?

For some reason (possibly someone trolling me,) I’ve been getting a lot of requests for clarification on the rules of polite behavior at Sleep No More. 

First of all, just be an adult. Pay attention to the directions you are given, and be respectful of the performers, the other audience members, and the space. If you do that---you’ll be fine. 

And always remember that just because someone else does something wrong, this doesn’t mean it’s allowed or that you should do it. 

However, because apparently there is a need for clarification--here is a post I wrote last fall:

The Rules of Sleep No More

Please note that the unspoken rule about no touching has become an official rule since I wrote that list. 

Also--the basic rules of existing within a community, such as “don’t steal stuff that doesn’t belong to you,” also apply to theater shows. The advice that “fortune favors the bold” is not permission to be a jerk.

We can explore. Be bold. Follow the characters that interest us. Look through the set and wander around the space as we wish. And at the same time, we should be respectful of others as we do those things. 

Please remember: The elevator speech was designed to make our experience better, not worse. If we all follow the rules, everyone will have a better show. 

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So it's ok to record Sleep No More? I saw a couple recording the rave but the black mask next to him didn't stop them.

There is no photography or recording of any sort allowed at Sleep No More. And no phones are permitted in the show. This is clearly stated by the Woman-in-Bar before you get on the elevator. 

Most likely the steward was focusing on something else during the rave, perhaps a safety issue. They may not have seen what was happening.  This does not mean that recording is permitted.  It most definitely is not. 

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Everyone I know that is into SNM, including myself, sort of makes it a point to see the "rave" scene every time we go, and I don't know anybody who hasn't been totally infatuated by it in some way. That being said, I ALSO don't personally know anybody who has been to the show as many times as you. So I was just wondering if a regular like you would kind of see it as an over-hyped, once-in-a-while type thing or if the magic (haha, witches) hasn't worn off for you. Cheers!

Oh, there’s still magic! If there wasn’t I’d stop going to the show. I don’t see the rave every time I go, but I still love the scene. I don’t think there’s a particular scene that I have to see every show, but there are several that it’s quite weird if I miss them, just based on the characters I usually follow. The rave is one of those--also the Porter/Boy Witch duet and Boy Witch’s cabaret. 

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Can you refuse a shot from Speakeasy?

Of course. There are lots of reasons to avoid alcohol, and the performers understand these. One of the nicest ways I’ve heard of to refuse the shot is to toast the character (lift the shot in his direction) but then set it down off to the side instead of drinking it.  This engages you with the scene and the character, but also makes it clear that you can’t drink it. You don’t have to explain why. 

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I'm desperately waiting to hear cast change, when do you think we can expect it! I'm going back on feb 17th and want an idea of if I'm walking into a new cast or not!

Most likely there will be new people by the 17th.  Of course, many will stay, so you won’t see an entire new cast. Historically, most of the changes have already happened by the middle of February.