Sleep No More is AMAZING

[once a month]

The binding of the program disintegrated the moment I removed the plastic wrap, so I used binder clamps to keep it together. Overall, I was unimpressed with the program...but went to GOOGLE and printed up my favorite shots of the production in color, adding them to the appropriate spots in the book. The program is now a great souveneir, being kept with my mask, 'key' and hard leftover candies from their candy shop.

Have to check it at home for the scene listing you requested...

[ShbrtAlley44]

Can anyone help me figure out who in the world is playing Hecate? I've been twice and seen the same girl, and she's not on the website (it's not Careena Melia or Maya Lubinsky). I looked at the board but couldn't remember everyone's name, of course. Dark hair, very striking eyes. Anyone? Bueller?

[GlindatheGood22]

Loved this. So many WTF moments, but the most bizarre one happened when I was up in the hospital ward and knelt next to one of the beds, turned down the sheet, and found it was full of potatoes. I was a little apprehensive at first, but my best advice is definitely GO THROUGH EVERYTHING. Nothing's off limits, except of course the actors. Open all the drawers, look in coat pockets, read the books, eat the candy, etc.

My favorite character was hands down the bald witch. The image of her at the rave, crouching on the table like a gargoyle, has been forever burned into my brain. Props to you, Kelly Bartnik.

One thing I'm a little confused about, though: exactly how long is each cycle? I initially didn't realize there were two banquet scenes, which made me think the cycles were a lot shorter than they actually are.

And, is Hecate the witch in the red dress who doesn't participate in the rave, eats the heart and then sings?

[masb19872]

@ShbrtAlley You may have seen Erika Latta.

[givesmevoice]

So many WTF moments, but the most bizarre one happened when I was up in the hospital ward and knelt next to one of the beds, turned down the sheet, and found it was full of potatoes.

I am still haunted and confused by those potatoes. That made no sense to me at all.

[ShbrtAlley44]

AHHH thank you Masb! That's it!

[Morla]

found some scans of the program details for those interested

http://imgur.com/a/KAqtF

also BURNING QUESTION: is there a room inside the show with a set of lockers containing personal items, necklaces/coats/purses? where might this room be?

cheers and mysteries

[FindingNamo]

Though constitutionally against spoilers, Glinda, I shall tell you there are three banquets.

[blaxx]

also BURNING QUESTION: is there a room inside the show with a set of lockers containing personal items, necklaces/coats/purses? where might this room be?


I don't remember what was inside the lockers, but there are some in one of the rooms behind the reception/front desk.

[rocknroll123]

Yes, there is. It's through the little hallway past the front desk (to the left of the desk when facing it). You have to go through a gate to actually get in there. However, if you're looking for Hecate's ring..... Sadly, it's not there Believe me I've looked!!!!

[ShbrtAlley44]

Rocknroll, I was given a ring to take to Hecate but since then I've begun to suspect there's another one. Is that the case?
Is it actually hidden someplace?

[rocknroll123]

From what I've heard from various people and online discussions, there is a different ring hidden somewhere amongst the set. The ring the porter gives you in the one-on-one is apparently, not the ring she is looking for. Though, I wish it were!

[ShbrtAlley44]

Well, I have a new task for when I go back on the 22nd :)

[Morla]

zygote

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDu4csohSqo

[Morla]

also someone finally uploaded this song from the show to youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr3CcBp6aw0&feature=related

and here's an mp3 of it

http://mistervinyl.blogspot.com/2011/05/tony-bennett-tony-sings-great-hits-of.html

you can slow it down if you want to have hecate nightmares

[jakebloke]

I'm tempted to see this again, as my first time was certainly less than amazing. I missed pretty much everything. Has anyone ever tried to buy a ticket outside from someone who has extra tickets? (not a scalper) Also, if you enter at 7:00 on a Friday, could you just stay the whole night if so inclined?

[blaxx]

If you enter at 7pm your block technically ends at 10pm - I tried to stay at the bar for the second block once, but it didn't work out. Maybe you'll have better luck.

[FindingNamo]

Given that her awful husband has her fingers all up in the Sleep No More pie, I'm surprised this didn't inspire Diane Paulus to take Porgy & Bess in a different direction.
When Pink showed up at Sleep No More

[GlindatheGood22]

"Though constitutionally against spoilers, Glinda, I shall tell you there are three banquets."

SPOILERS:

I saw the one with Banquo's ghost and the one where they hang Macbeth. Are you counting the ball where Lady Macduff passes out as the third?

[Morla]

the whole show cycles thrice

so there are two identical banquets and then the altered one at the end (hangin with mr cooper)

[CarWheel]

Went for my third time last night and had two one-on-ones - my first time having a one-on-one and I get two in a night! So haunting, I can't stop thinking about them. Especially the telephone booth with the male witch. I think I'm in love.

[someone.else's.story2]

This is a weird question, but if you go with someone, do they separate you? I ask only as I saw a you tube review where these guys mentioned that they were separated...

[blaxx]

They start on an elevator. At one point, it stops and they let a single audience member out. Then they keep going and they let the rest of the group out. So, unless you are that person...
Throughout the show you can be "invited" for a one-on-one moment, but those are usually voluntary.

That said, you want to be separated. The experience was designed that way, having to keep an eye on someone takes away from it all.

[CarWheel]

It depends on the one-on-one. For most, you are taken individually into a room with an actor for the scene and, once it's over, you are let back out where you came from. So if you were with someone who gets grabbed, just stand outside the door and they'll come out soon. That said, there are a few (such as the first person off the elevator) that put you out somewhere else.

I agree though, it's so much better if you go in with the mindset that it's ok to get separated. You'll be able to share stories afterwards and you'll most likely run into each other a few times anyway during the larger scenes.

[Morla]

yeah the only one-on-one you can kinda watch your friend have is the boywitch

on my last visit i got taken into rebecca's room by two different characters and they lead me/put me out somewhere totally different from the door i was taken in...

good thing i had already split up with my companions

go it alone!

[geissap]

Ok so I saw this over the weekend. I'm not a huge artsy type person and I can see the appeal for some but I just want to offer my review. My wife and I visit NYC maybe twice a year. We've seen maybe 6 or 7 Broadway plays...I went to this play based off of the numerous recommendations from this very site. I also had a 1 on 1 with one of the witches (the really attractive one) where she gave me a gumdrop and led me through the Narnia closet…yea sure it was cool…and a little awkward at the same time.

I thought it was CRAZILY overrated and overpriced. I honestly feel like I got scammed and the entire play was a gimmick. I just didn't get it at all. Some of the dancing was neat...loved the concept of turning the entire hotel into a stage...as I enjoyed exploring the rooms. That was pretty cool, but the storyline was just impossible to follow.

LITERALLY impossible...many of the reviews talk about how you should just follow Macbeth from the start. Oh ok...no problem how in the world do you know who Macbeth is from the start? That's impossible to determine? Furthermore, following anyone was so freaking hard. There were so many people. You'd have to be a complete d-bag to actually follow a character. Some of the scenes and sequences could only be viewed from a door way or two, or a small hallway. There would be 40-50 people trying to see it when only 5-10 could actually have a good viewpoint. It was just frustrating beyond belief to try and stick with a character...way to hard.

The other THREE parts that just felt like such a money-hungry scam to me was how they have this great bar that you go into and they encourage you to get a drink. You buy a nice full drink...then I kid you not 10 SECONDS after you get your drink, oh btw it's time for you to come into the hotel now. I saw about a dozen full drinks just left on tables/thrown away. Such a scam! Not to mention the $20 program they encourage you to buy at the end...it was described by the people like this "Has all the characters, every act you missed, the entire cast, get the program now for $20 bucks to have everything explained to you" Yea don't fall for that scam...it's a piece of crap. The part that talks about the acts in the program is lame at best. It does show pictures of the cast and their real names...but doesn't say what their part was in the play so it did me NO good whatsoever. OH and BTW…you can’t have coats in the hotel it’s against the rules but check this out we have a coat check that you’re forced to pay $3 for. SERIOUSLY? You couldn’t include a free coat check in your ridiculous ticket price that you’re making mandatory?

On top of that I thought some of it was just too far overboard and over the top. The witch/rave thing was just silly...yea ok I get they were going for shock and awe but I just walked out in the middle of it cause I thought it was completely ridiculous, stage blood splashing on people's real clothes etc and just completely over the top.

I don't think it's worth the money. Don't spend the $90 bucks to see it in my opinion. Go spend that $90 bucks to see 2-3 other Broadway plays off of TDF or Rush tickets in my opinion.

It would be so easy to make it a good play in my opinion. Why the actors/actresses can't talk is dumb in my opinion. I think if they actually had some dialog it would be sooooo much better cause a person could figure out what is going on. I get that there's supposed to be some mystery but this was just beyond that.

FINAL ADVICE: If you live in NYC and have the opportunity to see plays every weekend. GO FOR IT because it is a unique experience. If you don't live in NYC and are simply visiting...DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME WITH THIS...so many other things to go see on Broadway for 1/2 to a 1/3 of the price.