THE EXPERIENCE Take a journey back in time to 1988 New York City. A woman named Belle has vanished, and the fragments of her memories are scattered across a sprawling SoHo venue brought to life through live performance, film and retro-fueled technology integrated into the story. AETHER is a live interactive experience spread across two floors and 3,000 square feet, discover immersive characters in an apothecary, an alchemy lab, a garden of secrets, and a neon-lit lounge where the drinks keep coming. Wander freely. Linger at the bar with friends. Play a custom retro arcade games. Collect artifacts that unlock pieces of Belle's fractured memory. Live performers weave in and out of your night, and the choices you make determine how the story ends. You decide the pace, flow and outcome of this personalized immersive experience. Part immersive theater. Part interactive art installation. Part 1980s nightclub. AETHER blends live performance, original film, music, retro technology, and creative tech into something New York hasn't seen before. There's no stage. No seats. No script to follow. Engage as deeply as you want or just let the world and the music wash over you. No two people have the same night. And when it's over, you'll receive a personalized digital experience on your phone, built entirely from your journey through the show. YOUR TICKET INCLUDES ✦ 2-3 hours of immersive exploration across themed rooms and hidden spaces ✦ Live immersive performers, dancers, singers and DJ ✦ A welcome cocktail on arrival ✦ Your own visitor pass a magical collectible keepsake from the experience ✦ A personalized post-show digital experience delivered to your phone WHEN & WHERE Gospel, SoHo, New York City. Enter at your ticketed time doors open at 6:45 PM. The experience runs 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. You're free to roam, explore, linger, find the bar, and return to any room at your own pace. Several bars are available with specialty 80s cocktails. Limited 6 show run.Every night is different. Every journey is yours alone. Don't be the friend who hears about it after. DRESS CODE 1988. Power suits, neon, leather jackets, big hair, bold everything — go all in.
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Engage as deeply as you want or just let the world and the music wash over you.
Ages: 21 +
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About Storyverse
Our mission is to craft deeply felt, nonlinear worlds where human experience guides the journey. At Storyverse, you don't just watch the story. You become it. Storyverse is a transmedia production company integrating film, live performance, and technology into our immersive experience design. We engineer tech integrations that enhance the narrative, allowing for a more interactive and personalized experience. We create a space where every individual can explore their own unique story within our shared universe.