The Wake: Step Beyond The Veil

This magical and musical immersive theatrical whirlwind explores the space between life and death and invites all participants to sink into and revel in the unknown. Come along with the Director, the Spiritualist, and the Orator as we navigate the Deceased brain’s final firings. As electrical impulses continue beyond heart beats, will anyone ever truly cross over or are we stuck in the seemingly eternal dream state of increasingly infinitesimal electric impulses?

You step inside a secret speakeasy in North Philadelphia. A sea of skeletal lamps and sculptures cast a warm, haunting glow around the room. The Director greets you with the guest book and some guidelines and inquiries for your time at The Wake. Your evening celebrating the life of the lucky Deceased begins with a cocktail as you take in somber, beautiful music. The Spiritualist offers you comfort or answers, depending on what you seek in your time of need.

The veil slides back as the Ceremony begins and the sound of brooding accordion fills the bar. You are compelled towards the sound only to be greeted by The Orator and The Attendant. From here the Deceased is revealed – a regular person, one just like you, only they are granted this evening the honor of transition from this realm into the next. 

Magic show? Seance? Concert? Play? Choose Your Own Adventure? Yes.

Come experience The Wake for yourself.