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The Show Must Go On: A Backstage Escape Game
By David Pisa
Created by David Pisa
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Show Description
A theater-themed escape room for just 8 players at a time. The Diva’s diamonds are missing! Are they merely misplaced, or is something sinister afoot? The backstage crew must crack the case and save the show!
Genre and Content
Content Warnings
The creators say this show is appropriate for ages 16 and up
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Seat Reservations and Show Tickets
| Add to Schedule | Date | Time | Ticket Options | Quantity | Purchase |
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| Thu 07/31 | 5:30 PM | ||||
| Thu 07/31 | 7:00 PM | ||||
| Thu 07/31 | 8:30 PM | ||||
| Thu 07/31 | 10:00 PM | ||||
| Fri 08/01 | 5:30 PM | ||||
| Fri 08/01 | 7:00 PM | ||||
| Fri 08/01 | 8:30 PM | ||||
| Fri 08/01 | 10:00 PM | ||||
| Sat 08/02 | 1:00 PM | ||||
| Sat 08/02 | 2:30 PM | ||||
| Sat 08/02 | 4:00 PM | ||||
| Sat 08/02 | 5:30 PM | ||||
| Sat 08/02 | 7:00 PM | ||||
| Sat 08/02 | 8:30 PM | ||||
| Sat 08/02 | 10:00 PM | ||||
| Sun 08/03 | 1:00 PM | ||||
| Sun 08/03 | 2:30 PM | ||||
| Sun 08/03 | 4:00 PM | ||||
| Sun 08/03 | 5:30 PM | ||||
| Sun 08/03 | 7:00 PM | ||||
| Sun 08/03 | 8:30 PM | ||||
| Sun 08/03 | 10:00 PM | ||||
| Mon 08/04 | 5:30 PM | ||||
| Mon 08/04 | 7:00 PM | ||||
| Mon 08/04 | 8:30 PM | ||||
| Mon 08/04 | 10:00 PM | ||||
| Tue 08/05 | 5:30 PM | ||||
| Tue 08/05 | 7:00 PM | ||||
| Tue 08/05 | 8:30 PM | ||||
| Tue 08/05 | 10:00 PM | ||||
| Wed 08/06 | 5:30 PM | ||||
| Wed 08/06 | 7:00 PM | ||||
| Wed 08/06 | 8:30 PM | ||||
| Wed 08/06 | 10:00 PM | ||||
| Thu 08/07 | 5:30 PM | ||||
| Thu 08/07 | 7:00 PM | ||||
| Thu 08/07 | 8:30 PM | ||||
| Thu 08/07 | 10:00 PM | ||||
| Fri 08/08 | 5:30 PM | ||||
| Fri 08/08 | 7:00 PM | ||||
| Fri 08/08 | 8:30 PM | ||||
| Fri 08/08 | 10:00 PM | ||||
| Sat 08/09 | 1:00 PM | ||||
| Sat 08/09 | 2:30 PM | ||||
| Sat 08/09 | 4:00 PM | ||||
| Sat 08/09 | 5:30 PM | ||||
| Sat 08/09 | 7:00 PM | ||||
| Sat 08/09 | 8:30 PM | ||||
| Sat 08/09 | 10:00 PM | ||||
| Sun 08/10 | 1:00 PM | ||||
| Sun 08/10 | 2:30 PM | ||||
| Sun 08/10 | 4:00 PM | ||||
| Sun 08/10 | 5:30 PM | ||||
| Sun 08/10 | 7:00 PM | ||||
| Sun 08/10 | 8:30 PM |
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Cast and Crew
David Pisa
CreatorGame creator David Pisa is not just the Executive Director of Walking Shadow Theatre Company, he’s also an award-winning escape room designer. He’s the co-creator of Utopia at Lock & Key Escape Rooms in Southdale Mall, which was declared one of the best escape rooms in the world in 2017 by Room Escape Artist. For Walking Shadow, he crafted the puzzles for four immersive plays-with-puzzles: Cabal, REBOOT, Saboteur, and 1926 Pleasant (which sold out its run at the Fringe Festival in 2006, years before the first official “escape room” in the US!) David has created day-long, week-long and one-room treasure hunts for various organizations. Projects include CITY OF GLASS for MN0PQ, CLEVER TREASURE PUZZLE PARTY for the 38th and Chicago Pop Up Art Storefront Project, the story and puzzles for MYSTERYPHONE (a smartphone-based choose-your-own-adventure game) for Northern Spark 2014 in collaboration with Monkey With a Mustache, and puzzles and games for Hennepin County Library’s THE NIGHT LIBRARY at Northern Spark 2016 and 2017, plus corporate and private commissions.
More Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a play or an escape room?
This is an actual escape room, set backatage at a theater. There aren't any actors. YOU are the main characters.
Did you do this before?
THE SHOW MUST GO ON has previously been at DalekoArts in New Prague, at the Zephyr Theatre in Stillwater, at the Phipps in Hudson, and at the Sheldon Theatre in Red Wing. If you played it there, this is the same game.
Am I really locked in the room?
Nope! The goal is not to escape – instead, you’re solving a mystery! This game will take place in the Phoenix Theater's lobby.
Do I need to know anything about theater?
No! Patrons take on roles including “stagehand,” “hair and makeup artist,” “assistant stage manager” and “lighting technician” to solve theater-related puzzles. But no theater experience is required!
Wait, does this require role-playing?
Gosh no. This is different from LARPing or a murder mystery dinner party. You'll just be you, solving puzzles. No drama please.
Is it scary?
No.
Are there any age requirements?
We recommend ages 16+ (due to puzzle challenges, not content).
Is the game physical?
There are no physical challenges, but you should be prepared to move around as you search for clues.
How many people can play?
The game can hold up to 8 players. We'll run the game with however many people buy tickets, whether thats's the max of 8, or just you!
Will I be paired with strangers?
Yes! If you don't book all 8 tickets for your group, you can expect to make some new friends. We're all theater people, it'll be fine.
Do I need to make an advance reservation?
We will sell tickets at the door if they're avaiable. But due to the small capacity, we expect shows to sell out in advance.
How long does the game last?
Before the game we’ll give you some brief instructions and an introduction — less than 5 minutes. Then you will have 55 minutes to solve the mystery. After the official hour of the show is over, you’ll also have a little time afterwards if you want to celebrate or ask any questions.
Do you allow late seating?
No, please. Once the game starts, any latecomers will have missed important information, and can't be integrated into the group.
Do I need to bring anything with me in order to play the game?
No! Everything needed to play the game is provided. Just bring your friends and your puzzle-solving skills.
Are you really doing 55 performances?
Yep! Every slot of the festival. And we wonder if this might be a Fringe record.
