Game
Great Gold Bird, Great Dark Yawn
6 years ago

Do you live in Austin (or are travelling here), and need more adventure in your life?


This is what started it all for us. Check it out. Lots of words, I know. Links and what not below!

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If you missed it in 2015 or as part of Meow Wolf Outside, this is your last chance to catch Twin Alchemy Collective’s “Great Gold Bird, Great Dark Yawn.” Experience a “wander play”/alternate reality game, inspired by classic adventure video games (nominated for a B. Iden Payne in 2015 for Outstanding Theatrical Experience). You will travel to mystery locations in Austin (on your own) to find objects such as letters, photographs, and home movies in search of your missing friend, Henry Combs. Break into homes! Steal crystals! Read dream journals!

Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpE_NsAHjjw&t=4s

Logistics:
This experience can be had alone or in a small group on your own time. It doesn’t matter which day you buy tickets for; you may begin and end whenever (within the month of September). It usually takes 3-5 hours, and can be completed in one day or spread out over the month. Works best with a smart phone, but a small number of “lo-fi” versions will be available upon request. A deaf and hard of hearing version will also be available upon request. You will need to drive to 2 locations in opposite parts of Austin.

Written by: Katie Green and Shawn Jones
Music by: Shawn Jones
Voice Talent: Timothy Englert & Kristin Degroot

TICKETS HERE: https://greatgoldbird.bpt.me

WHEN: Sept 1-Sept 30 (ongoing, begin at any time on any day)

WHERE: To be announced after you’ve begun

HOW MUCH: $15 - 25 (sliding scale) + $10 student tix

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