Beloved/Departed

See it if you like to experience an immersive show and to see something completely different from an ordinary show.

Don't see it if you have some kind of mobility issues and do not like to talking or to be a part of the show with the cast.

Also I loved how much they took a risk to come out of the ordinary live entertainment presentation and reconstructed everything in a beautiful and thoughtful way. It was so nicely presented and there were so many good ideas thrown into it. What an experience!!!... Read more Read less

See it if MAN! We need more risks like this in theatre. Loved how they utilized their set. May be your poor man's Sleep No More, but it's got merit.

Don't see it if Hades is horrendously miscast. Acting is dodgy sometimes. Dancing could be tightened up.

Also Speaking of tightening up, let me say this: An immersive experience like this is extremely dependent on how airtight it is. The company is responsible for creating and maintaining the illusion, and it'll be far less awkward and far easier for the audience to enter it if there are no holes in the ozone. I'm talking about precision, cohesion, chemistry, seamlessness, and most importantly, ENERGY.

These guys had the right idea, but where that's concerned, they're only almost there.... Read more Read less

See it if You like immersive shows that make amazing use of space and are a fantastic blend of dance/movement and theatre.

Don't see it if You prefer straight plays without music, traditional staging, or have difficulty with stairs/standing for long periods.

See it if you want to see a new retelling of the classic Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice

Don't see it if you don't like moving around to see the show. You have to climb many stairs during the performance

See it if You enjoy fully immersive shows and would like to see one that combines dance, song, live music, spoken word and audience participation.

Don't see it if You don’t feel comfortable navigating dark staircases of a rundown church.

See it if you go with some friends, and feel like walking around different spaces. If you like inmersive theater.

Don't see it if you don't like inmersive theater, you don't want to walk around or you feel embarrased by taking part of the show and interacting with actor

See it if If you are an immersive theater fan who loves an intimate audience and enjoys lots of interactions with the characters.

Don't see it if You aren't prepared to walk up and down several flights of stairs.

Also Beloved/Departed is a beautifully performed show that gives audiences a piece of everything (dancing, singing, dialogue, interactivity). I have been to many immersive shows, but out of them all, Beloved/Departed is the only one that really knows how to get the audience to interact with the characters in a seamless manner. The prompts are very clear from the start, and you will find that you can easily converse with the characters and rather than questioning if they are waiting for you to respond to their question or if there is a certain action that they want you to take. This seamlessness truly allows the audience to immerse themselves in the show. By the time the show was over, I felt invested in the characters.... Read more Read less

See it if you have any interest in mythology or fully immersive shows where you get to really interact with characters in significant ways.

Don't see it if you prefer WATCHING a play to participating in one. Use cation if you have mobility issues.

Also I wholeheartedly LOVED this experience. The actors were all spectacular and really stayed in character. Have you ever wanted to talk to a Greek God? Dance in purgatory? Follow Hermes? Unlike some shows that claim to be immersive but aren't, this really does invite the audience to participate. You can select something non-alcoholic, or have a prosecco toast at the wedding reception. There are times that you can answer questions from the characters as part of the main action, or strike up conversations in smaller groups.

I went with one friend, and am contemplating trying to get a large group to go back. I had a really excellent time, and imagine it would be even better with more people.

One does not NEED a large amount of knowledge of Greek mythology, but I think it did enhance my experience some. (I'm not an expert, but being familiar with some of the names was helpful.)... Read more Read less

See it if you like immersive theatre, some beautiful male singers, and a "choose your own adventure".

Don't see it if you have mobility issues or low vision. This show takes place over 3 floors of an old church with narrow stairs and dark passageways.

Also It's unclear if the show is supposed to be scripted or improv. If it's scripted, then it needs either more text for some of the characters, or clearer text. If it's supposed to be improv/audience participation then it needs more opportunities to engage. Either way it's a lovely idea and a fun way to spend an evening.... Read more Read less

See it if you are a fan of immersive theater and Greek mythology. You must be ready to participate and play along with the actors.

Don't see it if you are not good at suspending disbelief and you don't like immersive theater or dance theater.

See it if you enjoy immersive theatre, wonderful narrative dance, greek mythology or weddings - a beautiful production that is so very intriguing

Don't see it if the above doesn't sound like something you'd be interested in, or if you have mobility issues (a lot of stairs, BIG church)

Also Be warned, you'll want to go again after seeing the show once - there's a whole side of the wedding I didn't get to see this time around... so don't leave it too late to see the show!

The more basic greek mythology knowledge you have, the more you'll enjoy this show, so maybe brush up a little on the Orpheus/Eurydice story before you head in - there's a great TED video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhaepLsP5eg... Read more Read less

See it if You like immersive theater and mythological stories

Don't see it if You hate walking around, don’t like enclosed spaces, don’t like dancing/interpretive works

See it if you want to try a new immersive show like a sleep no more or then she fell. The dance routines at times felt repetitive.

Don't see it if you don't like immersive shows that you will need to move around a space.

Also The show has potential, but I felt more story and acting, vs. all the dance. I thought the breakout rooms were a waste of time, but I understood they were trying to give each person a unique experience. I am not a fan of shows, that each group of people can be on a total different path since one of my favorite scenes in purgatory was not scene by half the audience.... Read more Read less

See it if imaginative non-linear work excites you. A poor-man's Sleep No More. Small groups are lead to rooms where some scenes are beautifully danced

Don't see it if you have knee or hip issues, STAIRS! Need knowledge of gods & their genealogy. Scenes repeat bad luck can stick you watching one twice,

See it if you want to attend the wedding of Orpheus & Eurydice and follow the fateful lovers to hell & back in Hadestown meets Tony n' Tina's Wedding.

Don't see it if you're uneasy on your feet for 2hrs or unforgiving of a work-in-progress. There's a lot to admire here, but work is needed to tighten it up.

Also It is very helpful to brush up on your Greek mythology (especially the story of O&E, of course) before taking part in this artful, well-researched immersive experience.... Read more Read less

See it if you like this myth, immersive shows or going around old churches. You can still watch it if you’re not that into dancing

Don't see it if you dislike interacting with actors or have trouble with stairs

See it if Well meaning immersive production. Work in progress with promise. Brush up on Greek mythology. A touch too long, nice dances and songs.

Don't see it if some places aren’t well lit for walkthrus. The smaller group moments need a little more purpose. Needs to be shortened. Worth seeing.

See it if You like an immersive experience where you follow the actors all over the building in small groups. Some nice dance, some nice voices.

Don't see it if You don’t have patience for 2 hours of traipsing thru the church or figuring out who’s who among the gods represented. know the myth first

See it if I love immersive. Was rooting for it. Some good things, but generally on the weaker side. Hadestown meets Then She Fell but lower quality.

Don't see it if You can’t climb stairs or stand a long time. Don’t like immersive shows.

See it if You want a beautiful, interactive theatre experience with one of the greatest Greek myths

Don't see it if You cannot walk or stand for long periods of time