Back in 2017, I experienced THE NEST, the breakout debut production from Scout Expedition Co., and was absolutely blown away. As a massive fan of stories told through audio, THE NEST really took immersive experiences to a whole new level. I loved how, depending on how you experienced the story and what tapes you found, your interpretation of the story changed. What I experienced was different from the group after me, and so on. It was truly incredible. I loved, loved, loved it, and tried to get as many folks to see it as possible.
Now here we are, almost two years later (to the day!), and I am so pleased that Scout Expedition Co. is announcing an all-new production of it. It’s basically THE NEST 2.0, with a refreshed storyline and a brand new location.
Debuting in summer 2019, the show will take advantage of its new home in a historic Los Angeles storage building, which definitely plays into the story.
The announcement comes with the launch of the company’s Kickstarter campaign to crowdfund the production, along with the release of a teaser trailer offering fans an early glimpse of the experience.
THE NEST tells the story of a woman named Josephine Carroll, who has recently passed away, leaving behind a storage unit filled with decades of her collected memories and cryptic secrets. Equipped with a flickering flashlight, audience members will explore her storage unit in order to piece together the tragic events of her life.
“Telling engaging stories in beautiful environments is our passion,” said Jarrett Lantz, Co-Creative Director of Scout Expedition Co. “And that’s why we drew on some of the best examples of environmental storytelling – immersive theater, narrative video games, and escape rooms – to create THE NEST.”
“Giving audience members an active role in discovering the narrative leaves them with a story that feels very much their own,” said Jeff Leinenveber, Co-Creative Director of Scout Expedition Co. “And everyone who sees THE NEST will leave the show with a different interpretation of Josie’s life and what happened to her.”
For more information on the show, including its new teaser trailer, Kickstarter, and options for pre-sale tickets, visit them at www.thenestshow.com.
