ILovePasta
I was sweating so much I soaked my…
I was sweating so much I soaked my clothes. This was AWESOME. I definitely want to do more shows with them

Candle House Collective is an immersive theatre company behind cult hits like Lennox Mutual, a customer phone line that falls in love with you, and CLAWS, a blockbuster thriller-by-phone for an audience of one. Created by Evan Neiden, they're the pioneers of Alternate Reality Theatre. The New Yorker called their work “a kind of waking dream,” and others have called it "the Twilight Zone of immersive theatre." They've been featured in The New York Times and American Theatre, with honors from Columbia University, IndieCade, and the Denver Film Festival.
Candle House Collective (candlehousecollective.com) has 66 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5.
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ILovePasta
I was sweating so much I soaked my clothes. This was AWESOME. I definitely want to do more shows with them
Seth C.
Engaging, thrilling, and unbelievably chilling. I highly recommend this immersive experience which brings the thrills and chills directly into your home.
Denise Y.
Such a great performance. Was truly freaked out and was pleasantly surprised with how interactive it was. Hard to say more without spoilers, but there are some unexpected turns.
Whitney Lehn M.
Claws was an incredible immersive performance, based on a very simple pretense. I was utterly absorbed, and as with all good horror, utterly devastated by the ending. I am usually very nervous about immersive/interactive experiences, but the acting and soundscaping pulled me in completely- which was my ultimate downfall. I got tricked, and the guilt will haunt me for a while. All told, an awesome horror experience, and I look forward to the next one! Well worth the money for the ticket, and a tip to your performer!
Rob L.
This was a fantastic experience and the actor was incredible.
Billy E.
Claws was such an incredibly immersive experience. I felt nervous coming into it. I didn't know what to expect from individual interactive theater. But they really bring you right into the scenario. An hour went by and I had no idea. I kept trying to talk after the call stopped at the end. They really make it so your choices affect the story, and Joel (the actor) did an incredible job bringing things we talked about into the setting. I also really appreciated the way they executed the preparation. They make sure you're prepared to take the call, and take the safety of everyone involved seriously. Such a unique way to experience theater! I will be keeping a lookout for future performances!
Charlie
Oh wow, just wow. I don’t want to say much more as to not spoil it, but damn was that engrossing and down right crazy.
BELLEFLOWER.
First, I'd like to acknowledge how accommodating CHC is! I had to reschedule my ticket a few days before the initial performance, and they helped me do so without hesitation. Then, when I realized I'd mixed up two numbers in my new phone number when I didn't receive the call, they allowed me to start my performance late. While I'll be even more careful about listing my information in the future, I'm so grateful for how understanding and helpful they've been. As for CLAWS itself... Wow. Truly a phenomenal experience, one unlike any other play I've ever attended. I think it's fair to equate it to the feeling I get when in-character for writing adventures, except for this I chose not to go in as a muse/character, but as myself entirely and only. I love how personal it gets (and I love how clear they make it that it WILL get personal!), I love how enthralled and invested I was the entire time... I love how real he made it feel. To my Danny - sorry kiddo. :') I wanted to see what would happen. But hey, I'm next, so we're even, right? Speaking of that, those last few lines are still replaying in my head. Andrew's delivery throughout the entire act was absolutely incredible, but those final few minutes have truly lodged themselves in my brain. I want to experience CLAWS all over again if I can. I know it won't be the same as the first time, and I'll have to be careful to not let my knowledge of how things are likely to unfold tilt my decisions, but I can't help but want an encore. It's completely sold out at the moment and I'm not sure if there's any dates planned beyond February, but even if there's not, I'm going to keep a very close eye on any upcoming performances. If something interests me, I'll definitely buy a ticket! I'm still reeling from my experience the next morning, and I believe I'll be thinking about it for a long time to come. Well done, CHC, and well done, Andrew!