Los Angeles, CA

The Nest

Piece together the dramatic life of woman who's passed away by exploring her storage unit

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Created by Scout Expedition Co. Presented by Hatch "...A DRAMATIC AND EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCE THAT IS UTTERLY UNIQUE." -The Verge A woman named Josie has recently passed away, leaving behind a storage room filled with decades of collected memories and cryptic secrets. Remnants of her entire life are all here in one place - left for you to discover. As a young girl growing up in the 1960's, Josie was gifted a tape recorder and began documenting every part of her life. But in her old age, she has become almost unrecognizable, warped by the tragic events of her past. The Nest is an intimate, live experience for up to 4 guests at a time, combining elements of immersive theater, narrative video games, serialized podcasts, and escape rooms into a new way to experience a story. You'll be equipped with a flashlight as you search through personal effects, explore your surroundings, and listen to audio cassettes to piece together the dramatic narrative of Josie's life. "...SURREAL, HEARTBREAKING AND BEAUTIFUL. IT IS ART YOU CAN WALK THROUGH." -NPR "The Nest" has been featured in The Verge, NPR, Forbes, the LA Times Festival of Books, the Immersive Design Summit, and was recently honored with a Thea award - the premier awards for theme park, museum, and immersive projects. Note: All reservations are private - you will be the only audience members during a given showtime. If you are attending solo, you will not be paired with a stranger. Besides a brief check-in and check-out process with one of our staff members, your party will be alone during your visit. The price is the same for each timeslot reservation whether you attend solo or with a friend. Now booking through May 2022, final dates Late Summer 2022 -HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY- http://thenestshow.com/health-safety • All guests and staff members are required to wear masks while on site at The Nest, including inside the storage unit. • All guests must show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination (14-days after final dose) or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72-hours of their performance in order to attend per LA City Policy. (Guests will be emailed a link to submit proof of vaccination or negative test results in advance of their performance.) All staff members are fully vaccinated. • Check-in process has been simplified and is contactless • Time between shows has been extended for enhanced cleaning • New cancellation policy to discourage guests from attending while sick If you (or your guests) are feeling ill or have been in close contact with someone who is sick, do not attend and please contact ticketing[[at]]thenestshow.com as soon as possible to cancel your tickets. With more than 24 hours notice of cancellation, you will receive full credit towards booking a future show. With less than 24 hours notice of cancellation, you will receive half credit towards booking a future show. If you do not cancel and you (or your guest) are ill when you arrive, you will not be able to participate and your show will be cancelled without refund to ensure the health and safety of our staff and guests. Cost: Monday - Thursday: $125 flat fee for 1 or 2 guests; additional guests are $40 each (up to 2) Friday - Sunday: $150 flat fee for 1 or 2 guests; additional guests are $50 each (up to 2) IMPORTANT: The Nest was designed for 1 - 2 guests. Larger groups might have to take turns going through certain spaces, or else be very comfortable cuddling. Groups cannot be larger than 4.

Audience Role

Once inside, guests explore the environment and make choices that affect the outcome of the experience. It's kind of like being a character in a movie or video game. There are no live actors in the experience, and experience the narrative through audio cassette narration. While dark and mysterious, the experience is not a scary one and does not have any jump scares. While there are escape room elements, this is not an escape room. There is no winning or losing; everyone gets to the end. The focus for guests is taking their time to soak up as much of story as possible.

Ages: 18 +

Content Advisories

Fog/haze
Moments of darkness
Strong smells
Themes around mental health
Death of a friend/family member
Tight and enclosed spaces
Discussion of miscarriage

Interaction Advisories

No physical contact with performers

Mobility Advisories

Event is not wheelchair accessible
Extended standing
Uneven terrain
Wear comfortable clothes
Crawling required

About Hatch Escapes

A Thea-award winning entertainment center and design firm specializing in narrative based escape rooms, immersive experiences, and tabletop games. Located in mid city Los Angeles and home to The Ladder, The Nest, and Lab Rat.