FAQ
Who is hosting this event?
We’re a small group of friends who have seen dozens of immersive shows around the world, who are based all around the U.S. and who met and became friends through attending NYC-based immersive theater. We come from a variety of backgrounds, including professional theater, fundraising, event management, arts administration, journalism and writing arts, the tech industry, education, and the visual arts. You may know us from around the Sleep No More tumblr world or from Eschaton’s fan community. We are excited to give back to the community that has changed our lives.
Specifically, we are: Dee Anne, Desiree, Frost, Natalie, KaeLyn, Kayleigh, Lauren, Lisa, Mike, Morgan, Philippe, Richard, and Waffle.
Is this event Sleep No More related or affiliated?
No. The event idea is inspired by the infamous McKittrick Hotel where Sleep No More ran for nine years before COVID paused the show. That said, this event is not affiliated with, produced by, funded by, in collaboration with, or related to any Sleep No More, Punchdrunk, or Emursive venture. We’re a group of immersive fans creating their own alternative event that’s both a celebration of NYC immersive and an opportunity to give back to the people who worked in this particular niche of the mostly off-off-Broadway theater industry.
How will you raise funds?
Three ways:
An art auction running throughout October. Follow our Instagram @losthalloween to follow, watch, and bid!
A GoFundMe page to raise funds for individuals working in the NYC immersive theater industry (hosted generously by one of our members, who assures 100% of the gifted funds will go directly to those in need).
A free, virtual event on Friday, October 30, at 9pm ET to bring the immersive theatre community together and to encourage folks to give funds directly to performers, cast, and staff who are unable to work in the pandemic.
How will the pandemic funds be dispersed?
We’re committed to equity and fairness in how the immersive pandemic funds are dispersed. We will request all people with an interest in receiving funds raised through this event fill out a very short, very simple request form. We will not require anyone to prove need. If you need it, we believe you. We will try to raise enough money to give everyone a substantial donation of at least $250 based on our fundraising goals. If we are unable to do that, we will give preference to those experiencing housing and/or food instability, medical need, or BIPOC. We hope to raise enough to support everyone who expresses need.