Wicked Lit 2016

Wicked Lit is a nonprofit immersive theater company in Altadena. Created by Unbound Productions, the ensemble has a new show each year around Halloween. The best part is the whole thing takes place in a Mausoleum and Cemetery. Read our Wicked Lit 2016 review and see why Wicked Lit 2017 can’t come soon enough.

Wicked Lit 2016 Review

Wicked Lit Review: The Good

The Stories.

Wicked Lit does a fantastic job telling stories. We were swept up in From Beyond the moment we stepped into the mausoleum. We found ourselves running in excitement as we followed the characters through the plot. The 3 hours flew past faster than we could have imagined.

The acting

The actors of Wicked Lit 2016 were outstanding. They each played their characters perfectly, and it felt very real. It can’t be natural acting and running around with 30 people chasing after you. Even the camp counselors that entertained us during intermission were amazing. We looked forward to their interactions as much as the stories themselves.

The Set

The set and props were very well done this year. It doesn’t hurt that the event takes place in a Mausoleum and Cemetery as well. Lights and interactive elements added a great deal to the story. It’s hard for us to forget the hospital bed from The Shadowy Third.

The Theme and Overall Vibe

Wicked Lit created a great night. Every element from the stories to the Camp counselors worked well together. It’s hard to explain why exactly a theater has a good vibe; you just have to feel it. Wicked Lit 2016 had a great Vibe.

The Bad

Group Size

We had to work hard to find things that we didn’t like about this show. It really was excellent. That being said, we do tend to prefer immersive events where we are part of a smaller group. Thirty people per group at Wicked Lit did create some obstructions and blocked views.

We were pleased to find that Wicked Lit designed the show so that we never missed out on anything. We had a guide for each story who helped us through the world. Even with thirty other guests, we never missed any of the action, even if some views were occasionally blocked.

A few of the Props

There were a few props that felt a bit out of place. Ghostly creatures in the story From Beyond were too bright and felt a bit comical compared to the rest of the story/scenery. It would have been better to hide them further away or keep them in the darkness. Especially since so much of the other props for that show were so beautiful.

Wicked Lit 2016 Review Summary

We loved going to see Wicked Lit this year. The stories were great, the acting was phenomenal, and the atmosphere was perfect. The show will probably be over by the time you read this but fear not. Wicked Lit is put on every year around Halloween. Head to UnboundProductions.com and sign up for their newsletter. Or, sign up for our newsletter, and we will let you know when they open ticket sales.

We will see you at Wicked Lit 2017.