Party. Quest. Mystery. Theater. Erotica.\u00a0<\/em>These are the five words that Infilmity Productions\u2019 Anya Bay and Olia Oparina use to describe The Black Key. <\/em>Intrigued? So were we. So Immersed suited up and sat down with Anya and Olia to discuss not only the show itself, but also the inspirations and themes behind this \u201csensual quest and immersive experience.\u201d<\/p>\n Following the successful reception of their psychological erotic thriller, Snowbound<\/em><\/a>, at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, the Infilmity team recognized they could build upon the audience demand created both by the movie, and by their themed red-carpet event. And so, they developed this \u201cone-of-a-kind experience\u201d \u2013 The Black Key<\/em>.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a new concept that combines multiple elements: a quest, an immersive theatrical play, artistic shows, and performances in a sensual party setting with a DJ and an open bar. The idea is to recreate the mood of the party featured in the movie \u2013 an erotic masquerade – with costumes, actors and mystery elements.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Written, directed, and produced by women, Infilmity\u2019s feature Snowbound<\/em> follows a group of sex party attendees who wake up naked in the snow, and find a dead girl and a message. Realizing they are \u201ctrapped in a sinister game\u201d, they must then work together to find out who is responsible for the girl\u2019s death.<\/p>\n This is the main inspiration for The Black Key<\/em>: \u201cWhen guests enter the door, they become \u201cparty attendees\u201d similar to those in the movie. Guests then need to go on a quest to find out what happened to their \u201cfellow patrons\u201d and to \u201cthe girl\u201d.\u00a0 They will have to follow signs to get clues and figure out the whole story. The clues may be hidden in the objects or given out by certain performers or even staff members.\u201d \u201cThe Golden Key\u201d room will also give some insight into the narrative to the lucky patrons who gain access. But the final secret will only be revealed to the one who finds the eponymous Black Key.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Co-founded by Olia Oparina and Anya Bay in 2015, Infilmity Productions is a creative, independent film production company based in Hollywood, producing \u201cbold and edgy\u201d feature films, short films and music videos. \u201cInfilmity Productions is well known for delivering high-quality products with unique, artistic concepts, and also for working with a talented team of female filmmakers.\u201d<\/p>\n For The Black Key<\/em>, the team turned to immersive shows such as Then She Fell <\/em>and Sleep No More <\/em>for inspiration. <\/em>\u201cThough we aren\u2019t a full immersive theatre play,\u00a0 we have elements of it. Escape rooms and game theatre also have a part to play in The Black Key.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n While Snowbound<\/em> is the main filmic reference, Kubrick\u2019s Eyes Wide Shut<\/em> has a heavy influence on the event\u2019s opulent set and costume design.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cWe are using art directors and costume designers from the Snowbound<\/em> team to recreate the atmosphere of the film\u2019s party scenes. Award-winning costume designer \u2013 Ami Goodheart provides us with beautiful hand-made costumes and headpieces.” You can see Goodheart’s work\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n The sensual theme continues throughout, beyond the seductive outfits of the general area and the partial nudity found in \u201cThe Golden Key\u201d room, and building upon the elegant setting. \u201cDark sexy music\u201d provides the background for both \u201cimprovised and pre-planned flirtatious shows.\u201d This element of the event comes with a warning: \u201cGuests should be ok to be touched by actors.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n One of the most interesting aspects of The Black Key<\/em> is the level of choice patrons are given. While they cannot influence the final outcome of the story, guests can choose how involved they become in the narrative.<\/p>\n \u201cIn the general area, the audience can explore at their own pace. They will find clues and uncover the story, driven by a competitive feel – since only one person can earn The Black Key. Guests can form teams or be on their own. They can interact with actors, performers and staff.\u201d<\/p>\n In the closed \u201cGolden Key\u201d room, guests can enjoy a 15-minute play based on Snowbound. <\/em>Entrance to this room is optional, with the show playing 3 times each night, on a \u201cfirst come first serve\u201d basis due to the limited capacity of 30 people. \u201cIf a guest didn\u2019t make it the first time, he\/she can come back later.\u201d Audience members can choose whether they become part of the show, or remain a passive voyeur.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/243560555″ align=”center”][vc_column_text]But it is important to note that interaction is rewarded, with the ultimate prize being the fabled \u201cBlack Key\u201d. \u201cGuests have to go on a quest to find it. They will have to look through objects, interact with performers to get the clues. The more elements of the story they can get, the closer they are to find the Black Key. It\u2019s a one-person experience only. We can\u2019t disclose what will happen. We can only say that the winner will get the missing element of the story and will have an exclusive sensual performance.\u201d<\/p>\n If interaction really isn\u2019t your thing, there is still plenty on offer: dancers, illusionists and an air show are on the bill, as well as the DJ and open bar with a variety of drinks that all speak to the mood of the evening.<\/p>\n \u201cWe want our guests to feel like they are a part of a secret society. Solving a mystery, they become a part of a story themselves. 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