"Stripping audiences of their sight, the production toys with the fear of anticipation, using light touch and scent to deliver its narrative."
"If you take the visual away, it's going to make you feel uneasy, says Paul Millet, who devised the concept."
"The Pit and the Pendulum translates especially well to this setting, its dark sense of demented confinement keeping my nerves on high alert."
"Downtown event space the Count's Den has been outfitted with about 50 speakers for the Obscura shows, which run through April 12."
Theatre Obscura L.A. debuted 'Poe: Pulse & Pendulum,' featuring modern interpretations of Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Pit and the Pendulum' and 'The Tell-Tale Heart.' The production employs blindfolds to heighten audience discomfort and anticipation. Participants experience the performance through sound, touch, and scent, creating an unsettling atmosphere. The use of hidden speakers enhances the immersive experience, with jump scares designed to evoke anxiety. The event runs through April 12 at the Count's Den, transforming the space into a Gothic setting that amplifies the themes of confinement and fear.
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