![]() I considered turning back but opted to move forward with little confidence in my decision. I decided to go down, and when I reached the bottom I realized everyone behind me had decided to go up instead. ![]() I turned to the right and saw a staircase. The elevator doors opened into an empty corridor. After putting on my rather creepy mask, I entered into a large and very dark elevator. You must keep your mask on at all times, and you cannot talk. We entered the small space where a gentleman handed us masks and explained the rules. I never even liked scary movies, why did I sign up for this? I walked to the room and saw other people standing by themselves looking around anxious. I looked down at my card with a deep-rooted dread. The PA sounded again, and anyone with a Queen was asked to step into the small room. We were going to be separated before we even got inside. My friend and I were given different cards, which lead to our first bout of panic. ![]() Matthew Oaks (center) with audience members ©Yaniv Schulman Suddenly a third of the crowd heads into a small room where they simply disappear. Greeted with absinthe and lively music you have a hard time figuring out what to do next, until you hear a PA asking guests with a Jack in their pocket to head to a side door. Then, you feel your way through a dark maze like hallway until you stumble into a 1930’s bar. You are handed a room key, which is a playing card. The concierge whom never breaks character welcomes you to the McKittrick Hotel. You then enter the “hotel” where you check in. Once you step inside, you are asked to forfeit all belongings to the coat check (even your sacred phone). Upon arrival, this nondescript building leads you to believe that you will be entering one of many clubs located in the area. Located in three abandoned warehouses in the meatpacking district, this interactive play is based loosely off of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Half theater performance, half haunted house, Sleep No More is one of the most unique performances I’ve ever witnessed. This is literally the best thing I have ever done in the five years I have lived here. With Halloween around the corner, I thought it was the perfect time to write about my favorite New York City experience (no, I’m not exaggerating). Having a budget and sticking to it is great, but sometimes it’s worth it to spend a little extra on a one of a kind experience.
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