One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Ovation-nominated After Hours Theatre Company invites you to enter the asylum in a first-of-its-kind hybrid immersive theatrical production of Dale Wasserman’s classic play "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" based on the novel by Ken Kesey.
The experience begins the moment you check-in. All audience members are encouraged to take part in our immersive preshow where you can freely explore the asylum, interact with the characters, take “medication”, and discover the secrets of the ward and those who inhabit it.
Once the performance of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest" commences, audiences can choose between two different viewing experiences. Acute Patients sit on stage and will have the opportunity to interact with the characters and the space during the performance. Chronic Patients will be stationary throughout the performance and will enjoy the show from a more traditional theatrical vantage point.
the reviews are in
“It turns out all these seemingly unconnected therapeutic pursuits provide clues to an intricate overarching mystery and treasure hunt conceived by Sara Ashley Beil.
— Philip brandes, los angeles times
“Taken as a piece, the set (a jaw-dropper by Victoria Tam) and immersive design (an agile accent by Sara Beil) are bravura work. Indeed, all the design work on this production is incredible, easily the best I’ve seen in an age, and all the more exciting for being a 360 set.”
— Noah Nelson, No proscenium
“The production combines a high-quality and impressively detailed immersive experience with a stellar rendition of Dale Wasserman’s play. Director Jonathan Munoz-Proulx and immersive designer Sara Beil are a great creative match.”
— Vanessa Cate, Stage raw
