Cold War Lounge: The Asset
Premiere: September 2019
Cold War Lounge: The Asset, a pop-up immersive experience staged inside Downtown Los Angeles’s Brack Shop Tavern, takes place in 1967 -- the golden age of espionage, when the Americans and Soviets gave their secret operatives free rein to fight a high-stakes war in the shadows of society. With period-appropriate cocktails in hand, guests have the chance to experience the thrills, risks, and human drama that defined the Cold War… and even play a part in the evening’s outcome by choosing to help one side or the other. The show features live musical performances, secret encounters with shadowy characters, and the sultry feel of a 1960s lounge.
Running for nine shows over three nights in September 2019, Cold War Lounge: The Asset was one of the most buzzed-about immersive shows of the year, and was chosen as a Top Pick for 2019 by Haunting.net.
Cast:
Alexander Demers
Deirdre Lyons-Butchko
Graydon Schlichter
Lauren Hayes
Lyndsie Scoggin
Payden Ackerman
Kelley Pierre
Crew:
Produced by Spy Brunch, CoAct Productions, and Sampson Creative Enterprises
Directed by Lyndsie Scoggin & Payden Ackerman
Written by Nick Rheinwald-Jones
Art Direction by Cam Sampson
Costume Design by Briana Roecks
Reviews
“[R]ipe with compelling, complex characters and rich with covert intrigue.”
“[A] compelling narrative that places participants in a role where they have complete autonomy.”
“This is the essential balance that determines the success of these sorts of experiences, being able to make the same cast of characters into both compelling allies and enemies depending on which side of the coin you find yourself. Cold War Lounge: The Asset manages to find that balance.”
“The hour in Cold War Lounge absolutely flies by and leaves you wanting more.”