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You are the dungeon master of a text adventure game. The game should involve the following genres and tags:
, gender choice,Softworks AGT competition 1989
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| |               S O S               | |
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| |         Son Of Stagefright        | |
| |             The SEQUEL            | |
| |   A pleasant day at the theatre   | |
| |     in three paranatural acts     | |
| |      c 1989 by Mike McCauley      | |
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Choose <I>nstructions, <A>GiliTy Information, or <other> to start the game
human
No
gpt
Feeling the need to gather your wits (such as they are) about you, you sit back down for a moment to collect your thoughts. After mulling over your situation and coming up with a blank, you get back up. The seat bottom again retracts.

You find yourself in the balcony. You look down over the railing to the North, and see the entire audience and stage apron area. There is no one in sight and no sign of any activity. Looking around, you see a staircase to the West and a small storage closet to the East with a switch just inside the door.
Your seat (THEATER seat, that is) has folded into the upright
position
A wad of chewing gum is stuck to the bottom of the seat.
You see an old, weathered piece of paper beneath the seat.
human
You take the paper
gpt
You pick up the old paper.
human
You look at the paper
gpt
The paper has writing on it, which is quite faded.
human
You look gum
gpt
This is a real big one.
human
You look around
gpt
You find yourself in the balcony. You look down over the railing to the North, and see the entire audience and stage apron area. There is no one in sight and no sign of any activity. Looking around, you see a staircase to the West and a small storage closet to the East with a switch just inside the door.
Your seat (THEATER seat, that is) has folded into the upright
position
A wad of chewing gum is stuck to the bottom of the seat.
human
Go east
gpt
It is dark. You can't see anything.
human
You go west
gpt
You find yourself in the balcony. You look down over the railing to the North, and see the entire audience and stage apron area. There is no one in sight and no sign of any activity. Looking around, you see a staircase to the West and a small storage closet to the East with a switch just inside the door.
Your seat (THEATER seat, that is) has folded into the upright
position
A wad of chewing gum is stuck to the bottom of the seat.
human
You look around
gpt
You find yourself in the balcony. You look down over the railing to the North, and see the entire audience and stage apron area. There is no one in sight and no sign of any activity. Looking around, you see a staircase to the West and a small storage closet to the East with a switch just inside the door.
Your seat (THEATER seat, that is) has folded into the upright
position
A wad of chewing gum is stuck to the bottom of the seat.
human
Go east
gpt
It is dark. You can't see anything.
human
You go west
gpt
You find yourself in the balcony. You look down over the railing to the North, and see the entire audience and stage apron area. There is no one in sight and no sign of any activity. Looking around, you see a staircase to the West and a small storage closet to the East with a switch just inside the door.
Your seat (THEATER seat, that is) has folded into the upright
position
A wad of chewing gum is stuck to the bottom of the seat.
human
Go west
gpt
You are standing at the top of a gently curving staircase leading down to the lobby. You see a small balcony to the East.
human
Go down
gpt
At the West end of the lobby, there is a grand stairway leading upward and a doorway to the South. You also see the snackbar to the West. There is a restroom door to the South.
human
You go to the west
gpt
In the snack bar you see doorways to the North and West. All the equipment is polished and clean, but you find nothing of interest in the cabinets.
There is a foot long hotdog ( on the grill )
human
You take the hotdog
gpt
You pick up the long hotdog.
human
You look hotdog
gpt
It seems like any other foot long hotdog you find in a deserted theater.
human
You eat the hotdog
gpt
Way to go, greedy. Now there's none left for anyone else.
human
You go to the west
gpt
It is dark. You can't see anything.
human
Go east
gpt
In the snack bar you see doorways to the North and West. All the equipment is polished and clean, but you find nothing of interest in the cabinets.
human
You open the door
gpt
The door is already open.
human
You go east
gpt
At the West end of the lobby, there is a grand stairway leading upward and a doorway to the South. You also see the snackbar to the West. There is a restroom door to the South.
human
Go south
gpt
It is dark. You can't see anything.
human
You go north
gpt
At the West end of the lobby, there is a grand stairway leading upward and a doorway to the South. You also see the snackbar to the West. There is a restroom door to the South.
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
long hotdog
old paper
You're wearing:
pocket pager ( on your belt )
human
You examine the pager
gpt
It is a simple little device to forward important messages to you.
human
You read the pager
gpt
You can't read the pager, so instead you just examine it. It is a simple little device to forward important messages to you.
human
Go upwards
gpt
You are standing at the top of a gently curving staircase leading down to the lobby. You see a small balcony to the East.
human
You go east
gpt
You find yourself in the balcony. You look down over the railing to the North, and see the entire audience and stage apron area. There is no one in sight and no sign of any activity. Looking around, you see a staircase to the West and a small storage closet to the East with a switch just inside the door.
Your seat (THEATER seat, that is) has folded into the upright
position
A wad of chewing gum is stuck to the bottom of the seat.
human
You sit on the seat
gpt
Feeling the need to gather your wits (such as they are) about you, you sit back down for a moment to collect your thoughts. After mulling over your situation and coming up with a blank, you get back up. The seat bottom again retracts.
human
Go east
gpt
It is dark. You can't see anything.
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
long hotdog
old paper
You're wearing:
pocket pager ( on your belt )
human
You go west
gpt
You find yourself in the balcony. You look down over the railing to the North, and see the entire audience and stage apron area. There is no one in sight and no sign of any activity. Looking around, you see a staircase to the West and a small storage closet to the East with a switch just inside the door.
Your seat (THEATER seat, that is) has folded into the upright
position
A wad of chewing gum is stuck to the bottom of the seat.
human
You go to the north
gpt
Forgetting that this is a balcony, you blithely step over the low railing and plummet headfirst into the seats below, sending your possessions flying.

You are now in a middle-ish aisle in the audience area.
You see a small scrap of parchment with a secret written on it. (
on seat 86
)
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You are empty-handed.
human
You take the parchment
gpt
You pick up the dark parchment.
human
You read it
gpt
Oh, no you don't! If you read it, it won't be a secret any more.
human
You read it
gpt
Oh, no you don't! If you read it, it won't be a secret any more.
human
Go south
gpt
When you moved, the secret fell from its precarious perch, and was left behind.

You are at the lobby courtesy area. The auditorium is to the North. The well-appointed courtesy desk stands by the wall.
There is a foot long hotdog
There is a small pocket pager.
You see an old, weathered piece of paper beneath the seat.
human
You take all
gpt
You pick up the long hotdog.
You pick up the pocket pager.
You pick up the old paper.
human
You look at the old paper
gpt
The paper has writing on it, which is quite faded.
human
You look at the desk
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The locked desk stands under an imitation red velvet banner.
human
Examine banner
gpt
The locked desk stands under an imitation red velvet banner.
human
You read banner
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The banner above the courtesy desk says, "Lost and Found Desk - RECLAIM Here".
human
You look at the desk
gpt
The locked desk stands under an imitation red velvet banner.
human
You hit the desk
gpt
It only makes sense to attack living things.
human
You go south
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Excuse me, but your pager is beeping.

The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The door to the South is locked
human
You examine the pager
gpt
It is a simple little device to forward important messages to you.
human
You play the pager
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"The IRS called. They want to arrange an audit - of the last seven years."
human
Look around
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The door to the South is locked
human
Go east
gpt
The foyer widens out to the East and South.
An old vending machine stands against the wall
human
You examine the machine
gpt
It's an old model that appears to dispense some sort of paper through a wide slot. There is a coin slot, a few buttons and a broken coin return.
human
You examine return
gpt
It's an old model that appears to dispense some sort of paper through a wide slot. There is a coin slot, a few buttons and a broken coin return.
human
You look at the buttons
gpt
You don't see any coin here.

It's an old model that appears to dispense some sort of paper through a wide slot. There is a coin slot, a few buttons and a broken coin return.
human
You go east
gpt
You see an open Dutch door to the North and other doors across the room to the South and Southwest.
human
Go north
gpt
It is dark. You can't see anything.
human
Go south
gpt
You see an open Dutch door to the North and other doors across the room to the South and Southwest.
human
You go to the south
gpt
You've gone as far as you can this way. You are at the front of the foyer.
The main theater doors are to the East.
human
Go west
gpt
Looking around, you can see doors across the room to the Northeast and East.
There is a restroom door to the West, but it is securely locked.
human
Go northeast
gpt
You see an open Dutch door to the North and other doors across the room to the South and Southwest.
human
You go west
gpt
The foyer widens out to the East and South.
An old vending machine stands against the wall
human
Go south
gpt
Looking around, you can see doors across the room to the Northeast and East.
There is a restroom door to the West, but it is securely locked.
human
You go to the west
gpt
Ignoring everything that you learned as a two year old, you impulsively turn W and walk right into the closed door.

Looking around, you can see doors across the room to the Northeast and East.
There is a restroom door to the West, but it is securely locked.
human
You go east
gpt
You've gone as far as you can this way. You are at the front of the foyer.
The main theater doors are to the East.
human
Go east
gpt
Ignoring everything that you learned as a two year old, you impulsively turn E and walk right into the closed door.

You've gone as far as you can this way. You are at the front of the foyer.
The main theater doors are to the East.
human
You look at the doors
gpt
The main exit doors are heavy brass monstrosities left over from a former age of theater construction. There's an ornate word worked into the design.
human
You read the word
gpt
"EXIT"
human
Go north
gpt
You see an open Dutch door to the North and other doors across the room to the South and Southwest.
human
You go west
gpt
The foyer widens out to the East and South.
An old vending machine stands against the wall
human
Go west
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The door to the South is locked
human
You examine the door
gpt
It is a substantial door with a substantial double cylinder dead bolt lock. There is an official looking plaque on the front of the door.
human
You read the plaque
gpt
"JANITORS CLOSET"
human
Go west
gpt
At the West end of the lobby, there is a grand stairway leading upward and a doorway to the South. You also see the snackbar to the West. There is a restroom door to the South.
human
Go west
gpt
In the snack bar you see doorways to the North and West. All the equipment is polished and clean, but you find nothing of interest in the cabinets.
human
You go east
gpt
At the West end of the lobby, there is a grand stairway leading upward and a doorway to the South. You also see the snackbar to the West. There is a restroom door to the South.
human
Go east
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The door to the South is locked
human
You go to the north
gpt
You are at the lobby courtesy area. The auditorium is to the North. The well-appointed courtesy desk stands by the wall.
human
Go north
gpt
You are now in a middle-ish aisle in the audience area.
You see a small scrap of parchment with a secret written on it.
human
Go north
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
You go to the north
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You lurch forward over the seats, forgetting the orchestra pit ahead. You fall headlong into the bass drum and are thrown back, none the worse for wear, into the audience one seat from where you started. Do be more careful next time.

From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
Go west
gpt
The curving steps to the apron are to the North, and the audience to the East.
There is a solid steel fire door built into the West wall.
human
You go west
gpt
Just as you step into the room, the fire door closes behind you, plunging you into inky blackness. You can't even find an electrical outlet. Oh, bother.
human
You open the door
gpt
The door is already open.
human
Go east
gpt
The curving steps to the apron are to the North, and the audience to the East.
There is a solid steel fire door built into the West wall.
human
You go west
gpt
Just as you step into the room, the fire door closes behind you, plunging you into inky blackness. You can't even find an electrical outlet. Oh, bother.
human
You open the door
gpt
The door is already open.
human
Go east
gpt
The curving steps to the apron are to the North, and the audience to the East.
There is a solid steel fire door built into the West wall.
human
You examine the door
gpt
The door is a very proper fire door, with UL and ASME labels, a self-closer and very official 2-1/2" lettering.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go east
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go east
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
human
You go to the west
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
Go east
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go south
gpt
In your haste, you forget the Orchestra Pit. You tumble head over heels through the Glockenspiel and rebound off the timpani to the Stage Apron. Miraculously, you didn't seriously injure anything but your pride and your chances of ever joining the musicians' union. Please be more careful.

This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
You go north
gpt
A mysterious force hurls you back. You see a shapeless gray mass ahead. Then it dawns on you - that's the stage curtain. You forgot it was down. Trying to lift it does no good. The seam is weighted with heavy strips of lead.

This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go east
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
human
Go up
gpt
You stand next to the top of a stairway. Looking North, you see a pair of completely unmarked sliding doors standing open.
human
You go to the north
gpt
Pushing through the doors, you step tentatively into the dark room ahead. Without warning, the world spins and rushes past as you plummet downward. Clearing your head you look around in time to see a large packrat shuffling off mumbling something about people with nothing in their pockets to trade.

You find yourself at the bottom of an elevator shaft. You can see light coming through the gap between the doors to the West. Looking up you can barely see light filtering through another set of open doors two floors above.
The frayed elevator cable hangs just out of your reach.
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You are empty-handed.
human
You climb the cable
gpt
You dance and leap on your toes, but are unable to reach the cable. Just when you are about to give up, you recall a stunt you saw in a movie. Taking off your belt, you whip it upward in your best Indiana Jones style. Amazingly, as in the movie, the tip of the belt wraps itself three times around the frayed cable and catches securely. (Aren't you glad I saw that movie too?) Summoning all your strength, you start hand over hand up the belt and cable until you reach the doors at the top of the shaft and swing yourself over to safety.

You stand next to the top of a stairway. Looking North, you see a pair of completely unmarked sliding doors standing open.
human
You go downwards
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
human
You go to the west
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
You go south
gpt
You are now in a middle-ish aisle in the audience area.
You see a small scrap of parchment with a secret written on it.
human
You go to the south
gpt
You are at the lobby courtesy area. The auditorium is to the North. The well-appointed courtesy desk stands by the wall.
There is a foot long hotdog
There is a small pocket pager.
You see an old, weathered piece of paper beneath the seat.
human
You take the hotdog and pager
gpt
You pick up the long hotdog.
You pick up the pocket pager.
human
Go north
gpt
You are now in a middle-ish aisle in the audience area.
You see a small scrap of parchment with a secret written on it.
human
You take the parchment
gpt
You pick up the dark parchment.
human
Go north
gpt
When you moved, the secret fell from its precarious perch, and was left behind.

From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
Go east
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
human
Go up
gpt
You stand next to the top of a stairway. Looking North, you see a pair of completely unmarked sliding doors standing open.
human
You look at the packrat
gpt
It eyes you suspiciously at first, then standing up on its hind paws, it strides boldly over and squeaks,  "Let's make a deal".
human
Trade hotdog
gpt
Now let me get this straight, you want to TRADE to WHOM?
human
You take the skate
gpt
You pick up the roller skate.
human
Go east
gpt
It is dark. You can't see anything.
human
Go west
gpt
Here, the stage lighting and effects are controlled. Doors lead East & West.
An ominous red button is at eye level on the wall
human
Examine button
gpt
It looks a lot like a panic button. There is shiny lettering around the edge.
human
You go west
gpt
The spotlight booth has doors East and West. There is no glass in the window to the North (to avoid blinding the spot operator. By, the way, don't try going through the window. It won't work.)
A large follow spot stands by the window
human
You look at the spot
gpt
For some reason the spotlight doesn't seem to work. You see that it is hardwired into the wall. A quick check with your wetted fingers shows that there is power in the line. You then notice a small lid on top of the spot.
human
You examine lid
gpt
For some reason the spotlight doesn't seem to work. You see that it is hardwired into the wall. A quick check with your wetted fingers shows that there is power in the line. You then notice a small lid on top of the spot.
human
You open the lid
gpt
You have opened the lid.
Inside, you see the following:
You can see the socket
human
You examine the socket
gpt
It seems to take a standard size bulb.
human
You go west
gpt
Ripped wires and broken racks show where sound equipment used to be mounted.
One tape recorder is all that's left of the equipment.
human
Play recorder
gpt
IT is a wee tad difficult to play the thing without a tape.
human
You examine the recorder
gpt
It is a professional quality reel-to-reel machine.
human
You go east
gpt
The spotlight booth has doors East and West. There is no glass in the window to the North (to avoid blinding the spot operator. By, the way, don't try going through the window. It won't work.)
A large follow spot stands by the window
You can see the socket
human
Go east
gpt
Here, the stage lighting and effects are controlled. Doors lead East & West.
An ominous red button is at eye level on the wall
human
You go north
gpt
You stand next to the top of a stairway. Looking North, you see a pair of completely unmarked sliding doors standing open.
human
You go downwards
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the center of the stage, closest to the audience, where all actors hope to take their big bows some day.
human
Go north
gpt
The center of the vast open stage area is strangely silent. It almost seems you can hear faint echoes of past performers. There is an elevator built into the stage floor. Luckily it is in the "UP" position now.
human
Up
gpt
The center of the vast open stage area is strangely silent. It almost seems you can hear faint echoes of past performers. There is an elevator built into the stage floor. Luckily it is in the "UP" position now.
human
You go to the north
gpt
The upstage area is dimly illuminated by streamers of light filtering down from the flyloft and work grid above. Specks of dust dance in the light.
There is a suspiciously good looking apple sitting there ( on the
work table
)   An old work table leans and tilts at odd angles
human
You examine the apple
gpt
An apple this good looking evokes uneasy memories of childhood fairy tales.
human
You take the apple
gpt
You pick up the juicy apple.
human
You examine table
gpt
It has seen better days. The legs are pulling loose, the top is warped, and it has had every conceivable shade of paint spilled on it over the years.
human
Again
gpt
A gentle PUSH against the front of the table causes it to twist even further out of kilter. It groans softly in protest.
human
You look around
gpt
The upstage area is dimly illuminated by streamers of light filtering down from the flyloft and work grid above. Specks of dust dance in the light.
An old work table leans and tilts at odd angles
human
You go to the west
gpt
It is dark. You can't see anything.
human
Go south
gpt
There is an unpainted red brick wall to the West.
A thin ray of light creeps in under the stage door.
human
Go west
gpt
Ignoring everything that you learned as a two year old, you impulsively turn W and walk right into the closed door.

There is an unpainted red brick wall to the West.
A thin ray of light creeps in under the stage door.
human
You look at the door
gpt
The paint is pealing off the door and the latch is reddened with rust. There is a faded scrawl under the "EXIT" sign.
human
You read the scrawl
gpt
"Through these portals pass the biggest hams in the world." Anon.
human
You look under the door
gpt
The paint is pealing off the door and the latch is reddened with rust. There is a faded scrawl under the "EXIT" sign.
human
You examine the latch
gpt
The paint is pealing off the door and the latch is reddened with rust. There is a faded scrawl under the "EXIT" sign.
human
You go east
gpt
The center of the vast open stage area is strangely silent. It almost seems you can hear faint echoes of past performers. There is an elevator built into the stage floor. Luckily it is in the "UP" position now.
human
Go west
gpt
There is an unpainted red brick wall to the West.
A thin ray of light creeps in under the stage door.
human
Go south
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
human
You look at the counterweight
gpt
It is made of a stack of heavy metal bars, bolted together and pulled up and down by cables. It has a broad upper surface with a small hollow.
human
You go west
gpt
Looking around, you see a spiral stairway leading up, a door around behind the stairs to the West, and the stage to the East
human
Go west
gpt
A thin wash of light barely penetrates the cobwebs covering a small window high on the wall. Failing to reach it, you turn your attention to the door to the South with faded gold lettering on even more faded green paint.
It has a small, dingy transom above and dirty hand prints all
around.
human
You look at the door
gpt
The door (like most of the others in this place) seems to be warped from disuse. The handle does seem to still be useable and there is no obvious lock.
human
You look at the lettering
gpt
Excuse me, but your pager is beeping.

The door (like most of the others in this place) seems to be warped from disuse. The handle does seem to still be useable and there is no obvious lock.
human
You play pager
gpt
"This is E.T. I'm returning your call. Next time don't call collect."
human
You read the door
gpt
"Stage Manager's Office"
human
You examine the transom
gpt
The door (like most of the others in this place) seems to be warped from disuse. The handle does seem to still be useable and there is no obvious lock.
human
Go south
gpt
Ignoring everything that you learned as a two year old, you impulsively turn S and walk right into the closed door.

A thin wash of light barely penetrates the cobwebs covering a small window high on the wall. Failing to reach it, you turn your attention to the door to the South with faded gold lettering on even more faded green paint.
It has a small, dingy transom above and dirty hand prints all
around.
human
You open the door
gpt
After several attempts you manage to OPEN it enough to get through. You enter the little room ahead and after waiting a second for your eyes to adjust to the light, you find yourself in a small, dim office.

The transom over the door admits just enough light for you to make out a small desk taking up most of the floor space.
An old abridged dictionary sits on the desk.
human
You look at the dictionary
gpt
It has seen better days. Years of coffee spills have obliterated most of the printing and completely glued the binding to the desk. The pages are soggy and YELLOW and about to fall apart. They appear to be somewhat out of order.
human
You read the dictionary
gpt
Having no particular word to look up, you flip pages at random till you see: CAT:Is nervous about catgut. SEE ALSO HOTDOG, KNOB, VIOLIN GENIE:Anagrams your gifts into useful objects. SEE ALSO BUGLE, LAMP, SKATE FROG:Feed it then kiss it (yuch). SEE ALSO HOTDOG, PRINCE, PRINCESS, GUY, GIRL PROGRAMMER:Decent chap who spent years on this game. SEE ALSO $5 REGISTRATION ROGUES:Various. A poor man's D & D. SEE ALSO Gratuitous violence TOTO:An afterthought. Pay no attention to the little dog behind the curtain.
human
You read the dictionary about the HOTDOG
gpt
The pages are falling apart as you handle them. You must wait for them to dry.
human
You read dictionary about cat
gpt
The pages are falling apart as you handle them. You must wait for them to dry.
human
Go east
gpt
It is dark. You can't see anything.
human
You go west
gpt
You find yourself in the balcony. You look down over the railing to the North, and see the entire audience and stage apron area. There is no one in sight and no sign of any activity. Looking around, you see a staircase to the West and a small storage closet to the East with a switch just inside the door.
Your seat (THEATER seat, that is) has folded into the upright
position
A wad of chewing gum is stuck to the bottom of the seat.
You see an old, weathered piece of paper beneath the seat.
human
Go east
gpt
It is dark. You can't see anything.
human
You open the door
gpt
The door is already open.
human
Flip
gpt
What do you want to flip?
human
Flip
gpt
What do you want to flip?
human
You go west
gpt
You find yourself in the balcony. You look down over the railing to the North, and see the entire audience and stage apron area. There is no one in sight and no sign of any activity. Looking around, you see a staircase to the West and a small storage closet to the East with a switch just inside the door.
Your seat (THEATER seat, that is) has folded into the upright
position
A wad of chewing gum is stuck to the bottom of the seat.
You see an old, weathered piece of paper beneath the seat.
human
Go east
gpt
It is dark. You can't see anything.
human
You take all
gpt
You pick up the dim bulb.
human
Look around
gpt
By the soft glow of the light, you can almost make out a faded message scrawled on the wall: "...re...move coat....in...room..", or something like that.
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
You're wearing:

pocket pager ( on your belt )
human
You examine the bulb
gpt
One of the new on/off capacitor types that glows very dimly without power.
human
You examine the switch
gpt
One of the new on/off capacitor types that glows very dimly without power.
human
Look around
gpt
By the soft glow of the light, you can almost make out a faded message scrawled on the wall: "...re...move coat....in...room..", or something like that.
human
You go west
gpt
You find yourself in the balcony. You look down over the railing to the North, and see the entire audience and stage apron area. There is no one in sight and no sign of any activity. Looking around, you see a staircase to the West and a small storage closet to the East with a switch just inside the door.
Your seat (THEATER seat, that is) has folded into the upright
position
A wad of chewing gum is stuck to the bottom of the seat.
You see an old, weathered piece of paper beneath the seat.
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
You're wearing:

pocket pager ( on your belt )
human
You take the paper
gpt
You pick up the old paper.
human
Go west
gpt
You are standing at the top of a gently curving staircase leading down to the lobby. You see a small balcony to the East.
human
Go down
gpt
At the West end of the lobby, there is a grand stairway leading upward and a doorway to the South. You also see the snackbar to the West. There is a restroom door to the South.
human
Go south
gpt
This is another restroom like all the others you've seen. I'll spare you the colorful description except to mention that someone has scratched, "KEEP SECRETS UNDER YOUR HAT" on the wall.
There is a paperback book with the cover torn off ( on the sink )
human
You take the paperback
gpt
You pick up the paperback book.
human
You examine it
gpt
Seems to have been a book of fairy tales.
human
You read it
gpt
Looking at the index you see entries such as:
"SNOW WHITE AND THE 1001 ARABIAN KNIGHTS MEET HEY DIDDLE DIDDLE, THE CAT AND
THE FIDDLE" (I hate sequels and spin offs, don't you?)
human
You look around
gpt
This is another restroom like all the others you've seen. I'll spare you the colorful description except to mention that someone has scratched, "KEEP SECRETS UNDER YOUR HAT" on the wall.
human
You go north
gpt
At the West end of the lobby, there is a grand stairway leading upward and a doorway to the South. You also see the snackbar to the West. There is a restroom door to the South.
human
You go to the west
gpt
In the snack bar you see doorways to the North and West. All the equipment is polished and clean, but you find nothing of interest in the cabinets.
There is a foot long hotdog ( on the grill )
human
You take HOTDOG
gpt
You pick up the long hotdog.
human
You go to the west
gpt
You find a shelf in the closet.
A very sharp knife is lying there, blade upwards. ( on the shelf )
human
You examine the knife
gpt
It is a large bread knife with a serrated blade.
human
You take it
gpt
You pick up the sharp knife.
human
Go east
gpt
In the snack bar you see doorways to the North and West. All the equipment is polished and clean, but you find nothing of interest in the cabinets.
human
You go east
gpt
At the West end of the lobby, there is a grand stairway leading upward and a doorway to the South. You also see the snackbar to the West. There is a restroom door to the South.
human
Go east
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The door to the South is locked
human
Go west
gpt
At the West end of the lobby, there is a grand stairway leading upward and a doorway to the South. You also see the snackbar to the West. There is a restroom door to the South.
human
Go upwards
gpt
You are standing at the top of a gently curving staircase leading down to the lobby. You see a small balcony to the East.
human
You go east
gpt
You find yourself in the balcony. You look down over the railing to the North, and see the entire audience and stage apron area. There is no one in sight and no sign of any activity. Looking around, you see a staircase to the West and a small storage closet to the East with a switch just inside the door.
Your seat (THEATER seat, that is) has folded into the upright
position
A wad of chewing gum is stuck to the bottom of the seat.
human
You cut the gum
gpt
You want to CUT the GUM with WHAT, pray tell?
human
You cut the gum with the knife
gpt
You want to CUT the GUM with WHAT, pray tell?
human
You check what you're carrying
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
sharp knife
paperback book
old paper
You're wearing:
pocket pager ( on your belt )
human
You cut the gum with the sharp knife
gpt
You want to CUT the GUM with WHAT, pray tell?
human
Go west
gpt
You are standing at the top of a gently curving staircase leading down to the lobby. You see a small balcony to the East.
human
Go down
gpt
At the West end of the lobby, there is a grand stairway leading upward and a doorway to the South. You also see the snackbar to the West. There is a restroom door to the South.
human
Go east
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The door to the South is locked
human
Go east
gpt
The foyer widens out to the East and South.
An old vending machine stands against the wall
human
You go east
gpt
You see an open Dutch door to the North and other doors across the room to the South and Southwest.
human
You go north
gpt
The coat room is almost empty. The Dutch door to the South stands open.
On the wall behind the counter there is a ratty coat hanging on a nail.
human
You move coat
gpt
A gentle tug causes the coat to slip slightly to one side. Through the eruption of moths you see that the coat is covering a doorway North. Pushing the coat to the side like a drape, you go through.

You have come across a store room. A stairway leads down. A closet is North.
A small magnesium box sits on the floor
human
Examine box
gpt
The box is secured to the floor by hardened steel bolts.
human
You examine the bolts
gpt
The box is secured to the floor by hardened steel bolts.
human
You go to the north
gpt
This looks about like your typical closet (minus the coat hangers).
A packrat has emerged from a crack in the wall
human
You look at the packrat
gpt
It eyes you suspiciously at first, then standing up on its hind paws, it strides boldly over and squeaks,  "Let's make a deal".
human
You check what you're carrying
gpt
Suddenly, a wispy figure materializes before you dressed entirely in tatters and rags. He whispers hoarsely, "Kind and just soul, I am the poor author of this game. Did you know that $5.00 could feed me and my two starving children for a week? And my dog could afford the operation?" With that he limps away and dissipates before your generous eyes. (Nudge, nudge.)

You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
sharp knife
paperback book
old paper
You're wearing:
pocket pager ( on your belt )
human
You trade the old paper to the packrat
gpt
The packrat carefully inspects the PAPER that you offer, then somehow stuffs it into a tiny crack in the wall. He darts toward the wall himself, pausing only long enough to throw a small object back to you, then vanishes.

This looks about like your typical closet (minus the coat hangers). There is a plain living room lamp.
human
You take the lamp
gpt
You pick up the old lamp.
human
You rub lamp
gpt
What a CORN BALL thing to do! What a simple-minded, hair-brained... Wait a minute, a wisp of vapor is starting to come out of the lamp cord.
Either there's going to be a fire or... Suddenly, with three small puffs of
smoke a genie appears before you, dressed in what would be the traditional
costume if he weren't wearing it all - even the pointy little shoes - backwards. Clearing his throat, he focuses his purple eyes on you and says,
"I'm late for an appointment at the REGEN MOOR, but I'll be     \
/
back later to GET my three wishes." Try to stay alive till
-->POOF<--
then. With that, he vanishes in a cloud of very green smoke. /
\
human
Go south
gpt
Suddenly, a wispy figure materializes before you dressed entirely in tatters and rags. He whispers hoarsely, "Kind and just soul, I am the poor author of this game. Did you know that $5.00 could feed me and my two starving children for a week? And my dog could afford the operation?" With that he limps away and dissipates before your generous eyes. (Nudge, nudge.)

You have come across a store room. A stairway leads down. A closet is North.
A small magnesium box sits on the floor
human
You cut the box with the knife
gpt
You want to CUT the BOX with WHAT, pray tell?
human
You cut with knife
gpt
You want to CUT the KNIFE with WHAT, pray tell?
human
You cut the box knife
gpt
You want to CUT the BOX with WHAT, pray tell?
human
You go downwards
gpt
Reaching the bottom of the stairs, you can see something massive to the West.
human
Go upwards
gpt
You have come across a store room. A stairway leads down. A closet is North.
A small magnesium box sits on the floor
human
You cut box
gpt
You want to CUT the BOX with WHAT, pray tell?
human
You cut box
gpt
You want to CUT the BOX with WHAT, pray tell?
human
You go downwards
gpt
Reaching the bottom of the stairs, you can see something massive to the West.
human
Go west
gpt
You squeeze past the gently hissing boiler. There is a maintenance walkway that runs beside the boiler toward the North. Stairs are to the East.
The boiler knocks and pounds - small jets of steam hiss from the seams.
The corroded safety valve spurts like a steam calliope. ( on top
the boiler
)
human
You examine the valve
gpt
Hot, rusty steam hisses and spurts toward your eyes, threatening to blind you.
human
You go north
gpt
Squeezing along between the boiler and the wall you come across a room to the North labelled "HOMONYM CLOSET"
human
You go north
gpt
You are in the homonym closet.
There is Merry Mary
human
You look at Mary
gpt
Obviously a figment of your imagination, probably based on your 5th grade English Grammar teacher. She seems (or "seams"?) to expect you to do something.
human
Marry mary
gpt
She barks out a laugh then hands you a small object saying, "It was a dumb joke, but take my Pluto, please." With that she seems to melt away into the shadows, leaving you with a small statue and the funny feeling that your grammatical sensibilities have been offended. (Mine certainly were.)
human
You examine the statue
gpt
Close examination reveals it to be a cheap plaster statue with one chipped ear.
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
sharp knife
old lamp
paperback book
plaster pluto
You're wearing:
pocket pager ( on your belt )
human
You examine the dog
gpt
Do you mean the long hotdog or the plaster pluto?
human
Go south
gpt
Squeezing along between the boiler and the wall you come across a room to the North labelled "HOMONYM CLOSET"
human
Go south
gpt
You squeeze past the gently hissing boiler. There is a maintenance walkway that runs beside the boiler toward the North. Stairs are to the East.
The boiler knocks and pounds - small jets of steam hiss from the seams.
The corroded safety valve spurts like a steam calliope. ( on top
the boiler
)
human
Close valve
gpt
The valve is already closed.
human
You open valve
gpt
You have opened the valve.
human
You go to the east
gpt
Reaching the bottom of the stairs, you can see something massive to the West.
human
Go upwards
gpt
You have come across a store room. A stairway leads down. A closet is North.
A small magnesium box sits on the floor
human
Go south
gpt
The coat room is almost empty. The Dutch door to the South stands open.
On the wall behind the counter there is a ratty coat hanging on a nail.
human
You shake coat
gpt
Don't know how to shake here...
human
Go south
gpt
You see an open Dutch door to the North and other doors across the room to the South and Southwest.
human
You go west
gpt
The foyer widens out to the East and South.
An old vending machine stands against the wall
human
Go west
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The door to the South is locked
human
You go to the north
gpt
You are at the lobby courtesy area. The auditorium is to the North. The well-appointed courtesy desk stands by the wall.
human
You go to the north
gpt
You are now in a middle-ish aisle in the audience area.
You see a small scrap of parchment with a secret written on it. (
on seat 86
)
human
Go north
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
Go west
gpt
The curving steps to the apron are to the North, and the audience to the East.
There is a solid steel fire door built into the West wall.
human
You go west
gpt
Just as you step into the room, the fire door closes behind you, plunging you into inky blackness. You can't even find an electrical outlet. Oh, bother.
human
Look around
gpt
Just as you step into the room, the fire door closes behind you, plunging you into inky blackness. You can't even find an electrical outlet. Oh, bother.
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
sharp knife
old lamp
paperback book
plaster pluto
You're wearing:
pocket pager ( on your belt )
human
Go east
gpt
The curving steps to the apron are to the North, and the audience to the East.
There is a solid steel fire door built into the West wall.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go east
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
human
Go up
gpt
You stand next to the top of a stairway. Looking North, you see a pair of completely unmarked sliding doors standing open.
human
You go to the east
gpt
You are in the closet.
A spear stands in a corner of the closet.
human
You shake spear
gpt
The PUN is the lowest form of humor (unless YOU think of it first).
In protest the packrat jumps out of a hole and replaces the spear with a bucket.

You are in the closet.
There is that famous old oaken bucket
human
You kick the the bucket
gpt
What a quaint sense of humor. For a second there, I was half tempted to honor your request. However, I am amused by your antics and wish to see more of them. I shall let you go with only a bruised toe.
human
You take the bucket
gpt
You pick up the oaken bucket.
human
You wear the bucket
gpt
You put on the bucket.
human
You look at your surroundings
gpt
You are in the closet.
human
You remove bucket
gpt
You take off the bucket.
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
sharp knife
old lamp
paperback book
plaster pluto
You're wearing:
pocket pager ( on your belt )
human
You rub lamp
gpt
You rub and rub but only wear through the gold tone finish on the cheap lamp.
human
Go west
gpt
Here, the stage lighting and effects are controlled. Doors lead East & West.
An ominous red button is at eye level on the wall
human
You go west
gpt
The spotlight booth has doors East and West. There is no glass in the window to the North (to avoid blinding the spot operator. By, the way, don't try going through the window. It won't work.)
A large follow spot stands by the window
human
Open spot
gpt
You have opened the spot.
Inside, you see the following:
You can see the socket
human
You put the bulb in the socket
gpt
You screw the bulb firmly into the socket, forgetting that you have not disconnected the electric power from the spotlight. At the first sign of arcing, you avert your eyes, thus avoiding permanent blindness. Looking out the booth window, you see "YOU'RE ALL WET, PAIL-FACE" projected briefly on the ceiling as the bulb flares into brilliance, then descends back to darkness.

The spotlight booth has doors East and West. There is no glass in the window to the North (to avoid blinding the spot operator. By, the way, don't try going through the window. It won't work.)
A large follow spot stands by the window
You can see the socket
There is a burned-out bulb.
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
sharp knife
old lamp
plaster pluto
You're wearing:
pocket pager ( on your belt )
human
You look around
gpt
The spotlight booth has doors East and West. There is no glass in the window to the North (to avoid blinding the spot operator. By, the way, don't try going through the window. It won't work.)
A large follow spot stands by the window
You can see the socket
human
Go east
gpt
Here, the stage lighting and effects are controlled. Doors lead East & West.
An ominous red button is at eye level on the wall
human
You go north
gpt
You stand next to the top of a stairway. Looking North, you see a pair of completely unmarked sliding doors standing open.
human
You take the SKATE
gpt
You pick up the roller skate.
human
You go north
gpt
You stand next to the top of a stairway. Looking North, you see a pair of completely unmarked sliding doors standing open.
human
You go downwards
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
human
You go to the west
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
Go east
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the center of the stage, closest to the audience, where all actors hope to take their big bows some day.
human
You go east
gpt
Near the stage-left proscenium arch you notice something dark about the floor. Looking down, you see that it is a trap door - an OPEN trap door.
human
Go downwards
gpt
You have come to a narrow passageway with a ladder leading up to the stage and a crawl way through to a slightly less cramped area to the West.
human
Go upward
gpt
Near the stage-left proscenium arch you notice something dark about the floor. Looking down, you see that it is a trap door - an OPEN trap door.
human
Go south
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the center of the stage, closest to the audience, where all actors hope to take their big bows some day.
human
You go east
gpt
Near the stage-left proscenium arch you notice something dark about the floor. Looking down, you see that it is a trap door - an OPEN trap door.
human
Go north
gpt
This seems to be a small rest area that continues to the East in the middle of the wings. The main stage is to the West. The wings extend North and South.
There is an old soft drink machine in the corner
human
You examine the machine
gpt
Amazingly, the machine seems to still be operational. There is a coin slot, two back-lit message panels (only one of which seems to be lighted), and the small ledge where the sodas would come out.
human
You examine the panels
gpt
Amazingly, the machine seems to still be operational. There is a coin slot, two back-lit message panels (only one of which seems to be lighted), and the small ledge where the sodas would come out.
human
You read the panels
gpt
"Soft Drinks - 25 cents" - Hmm, must be an OLD machine.
human
You look at the slot
gpt
Amazingly, the machine seems to still be operational. There is a coin slot, two back-lit message panels (only one of which seems to be lighted), and the small ledge where the sodas would come out.
human
Shake machine
gpt
Don't know how to shake here...
human
You look at the ledge
gpt
Amazingly, the machine seems to still be operational. There is a coin slot, two back-lit message panels (only one of which seems to be lighted), and the small ledge where the sodas would come out.
human
Go north
gpt
You have wandered into the narrow stage-left wing space. The main stage is to the West. You can also see more wing space to the South. There is a ladder extending 80 feet upward into the gloom above.
human
You go to the south
gpt
This seems to be a small rest area that continues to the East in the middle of the wings. The main stage is to the West. The wings extend North and South.
There is an old soft drink machine in the corner
human
Go east
gpt
You squeeze between old flats (stage scenery) off-left (OFF the main stage playing area and to the actor's LEFT while facing the audience - a little theater terminology there).
At first you hardly notice a massive chair against the wall.
human
You go west
gpt
This seems to be a small rest area that continues to the East in the middle of the wings. The main stage is to the West. The wings extend North and South.
There is an old soft drink machine in the corner
human
Go south
gpt
Near the stage-left proscenium arch you notice something dark about the floor. Looking down, you see that it is a trap door - an OPEN trap door.
human
Go downwards
gpt
You have come to a narrow passageway with a ladder leading up to the stage and a crawl way through to a slightly less cramped area to the West.
human
Go west
gpt
You find yourself in a cramped little room with curved walls. Something massive occupies almost the entire area. As you make your way around to the far side, you see this is the theater organ. The controls for raising the entire assembly up to stage level for performances have been gutted and are completely unusable. You can still see the narrow passage to the East.
You are sitting at the keyboard of the massive theater organ.
human
You examine the keyboard
gpt
The massive instrument has been lovingly maintained. The keys smell of Bon Ami, the gilt labels on the stops still gleam and the ornamental vase still holds fresh tulips...(strange, that reminds of a joke somehow).
human
You play organ
gpt
You always fancied yourself another P. D. Q. Bach. Your fingers fly over the keys and great waves of ethereal music gush from the pipes.
human
Continue
gpt
You always fancied yourself another P. D. Q. Bach. Your fingers fly over the keys and great waves of ethereal music gush from the pipes.
human
You examine the organ
gpt
The massive instrument has been lovingly maintained. The keys smell of Bon Ami, the gilt labels on the stops still gleam and the ornamental vase still holds fresh tulips...(strange, that reminds of a joke somehow).
human
Look around
gpt
You find yourself in a cramped little room with curved walls. Something massive occupies almost the entire area. As you make your way around to the far side, you see this is the theater organ. The controls for raising the entire assembly up to stage level for performances have been gutted and are completely unusable. You can still see the narrow passage to the East.
You are sitting at the keyboard of the massive theater organ.
human
You go east
gpt
You have come to a narrow passageway with a ladder leading up to the stage and a crawl way through to a slightly less cramped area to the West.
human
Go upward
gpt
Near the stage-left proscenium arch you notice something dark about the floor. Looking down, you see that it is a trap door - an OPEN trap door.
human
Go northwest
gpt
The center of the vast open stage area is strangely silent. It almost seems you can hear faint echoes of past performers. There is an elevator built into the stage floor. Luckily it is in the "UP" position now.
human
Go east
gpt
You find yourself in the library. The shelves are mostly empty now. The stage elevator is in a small alcove to the West and a short passage is to the South.
There is a very thin music book ( on the east shelf )
human
You take the book
gpt
You pick up the music book.
human
You read it
gpt
"4...SHOW ME THE WAY TO GO HOME"
human
You go to the south
gpt
Looking around, you see that the room is bare. You see the Library North
There are sliding elevator doors on the East wall
There is a locked door on the West wall.
human
Go east
gpt
This is NOT the Enterprise. You'll have to open these doors yourself.
human
You open the doors
gpt
You manage to pry the doors open, breaking only one fingernail in the process.
human
Go east
gpt
As you walk through, the doors slide closed behind you.

You find yourself at the bottom of an elevator shaft. You can see light coming through the gap between the doors to the West. Looking up you can barely see light filtering through another set of open doors two floors above.
The frayed elevator cable hangs just out of your reach.
A packrat has emerged from a crack in the wall
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
sharp knife
music book
roller skate
old lamp
plaster pluto
You're wearing:
pocket pager ( on your belt )
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
sharp knife
music book
roller skate
old lamp
plaster pluto
You're wearing:
pocket pager ( on your belt )
human
You open the doors
gpt
You manage to pry the doors open, breaking only one fingernail in the process.
human
Go west
gpt
As you walk through, the doors slide closed behind you.

Looking around, you see that the room is bare. You see the Library North
There are sliding elevator doors on the East wall
There is a locked door on the West wall.
human
You look at the door
gpt
Judging from the label, I'd say it goes to the orchestra pit.
human
Go north
gpt
You find yourself in the library. The shelves are mostly empty now. The stage elevator is in a small alcove to the West and a short passage is to the South.
human
Up
gpt
The center of the vast open stage area is strangely silent. It almost seems you can hear faint echoes of past performers. There is an elevator built into the stage floor. Luckily it is in the "UP" position now.
human
You go to the south-east
gpt
Near the stage-left proscenium arch you notice something dark about the floor. Looking down, you see that it is a trap door - an OPEN trap door.
human
Go downwards
gpt
You have come to a narrow passageway with a ladder leading up to the stage and a crawl way through to a slightly less cramped area to the West.
human
Go west
gpt
You find yourself in a cramped little room with curved walls. Something massive occupies almost the entire area. As you make your way around to the far side, you see this is the theater organ. The controls for raising the entire assembly up to stage level for performances have been gutted and are completely unusable. You can still see the narrow passage to the East.
You are sitting at the keyboard of the massive theater organ.
human
You play organ
gpt
You always fancied yourself another P. D. Q. Bach. Your fingers fly over the keys and great waves of ethereal music gush from the pipes.
human
You read the music
gpt
"4...SHOW ME THE WAY TO GO HOME"
human
You put the book on the organ
gpt
You place the book on the organ.
human
You play organ
gpt
You always fancied yourself another P. D. Q. Bach. Your fingers fly over the keys and great waves of ethereal music gush from the pipes.
human
You take the book
gpt
You pick up the music book.
human
You open the book
gpt
You can't open the book.

You can't open the book.
human
You take the page
gpt
You already have the page.
human
You put the page on the organ
gpt
You place the page on the organ.
human
You play organ
gpt
You always fancied yourself another P. D. Q. Bach. Your fingers fly over the keys and great waves of ethereal music gush from the pipes.
human
You read the page
gpt
"4...SHOW ME THE WAY TO GO HOME"
human
Play
gpt
What do you want to play?
human
You look at the organ
gpt
Sorry about that, I was just fiddling around with one of your RAM chips and I think I accidently threw a DIP switch. I'll see if I can fix it... OK. Everythink is bAc/k to nornal no w. You can co&tinue wiFth the Game.

You find yourself in a cramped little room with curved walls. Something massive occupies almost the entire area. As you make your way around to the far side, you see this is the theater organ. The controls for raising the entire assembly up to stage level for performances have been gutted and are completely unusable. You can still see the narrow passage to the East.
You are sitting at the keyboard of the massive theater organ.
There is a very thin music book (on the organ)
The massive instrument has been lovingly maintained. The keys smell of Bon Ami, the gilt labels on the stops still gleam and the ornamental vase still holds fresh tulips...(strange, that reminds of a joke somehow).
human
You read the book
gpt
"4...SHOW ME THE WAY TO GO HOME"
human
You take the music
gpt
You pick up the music book.
human
You go east
gpt
You have come to a narrow passageway with a ladder leading up to the stage and a crawl way through to a slightly less cramped area to the West.
human
Go upward
gpt
Near the stage-left proscenium arch you notice something dark about the floor. Looking down, you see that it is a trap door - an OPEN trap door.
human
Go north
gpt
This seems to be a small rest area that continues to the East in the middle of the wings. The main stage is to the West. The wings extend North and South.
There is an old soft drink machine in the corner
human
Go south
gpt
Near the stage-left proscenium arch you notice something dark about the floor. Looking down, you see that it is a trap door - an OPEN trap door.
human
Go north
gpt
This seems to be a small rest area that continues to the East in the middle of the wings. The main stage is to the West. The wings extend North and South.
There is an old soft drink machine in the corner
human
Go north
gpt
You have wandered into the narrow stage-left wing space. The main stage is to the West. You can also see more wing space to the South. There is a ladder extending 80 feet upward into the gloom above.
human
Go upwards
gpt
You start briskly climbing the ladder, but about 20 feet up you realize what acrophobia is all about. After clinging to the ladder helplessly for a few hours, your arms finally give out and you fall back to the stage below.
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
sharp knife
music book
roller skate
old lamp
plaster pluto
You're wearing:
pocket pager ( on your belt )
human
You go west
gpt
The upstage area is dimly illuminated by streamers of light filtering down from the flyloft and work grid above. Specks of dust dance in the light.
There is a suspiciously good looking apple sitting there ( on the
work table
)   An old work table leans and tilts at odd angles
human
You take the apple
gpt
You pick up the juicy apple.
human
Go west
gpt
In the Corner of the offstage area, you see the top of an old wooden stairway.
human
You go downward
gpt
At the bottom of a stairway you see a doorway West and some smudged graffiti on the wall: "GLASS CUTS DIAMOND" and "DYSLEXICS OF THE WORLD, UNTIE!".
human
Go west
gpt
There are small piles of sawdust in the corners. You see a door to the East.
A hardened steel chain has one end built into the concrete wall.
There is an iron crowbar ( chained to the wall )
A gouged and battered woodworking table is against the Wall.
human
You look at the table
gpt
It has seen a lot of use. Its heavy oak top has gouges from many a tool.
human
You look at the chain
gpt
It seems as if the janitor in this place doesn't trust anyone with his tools. There's no lock on the chain. It'd have to be cut to free anything from it.
human
You examine crowbar
gpt
It's in good shape and looks like it could do a job on anything it could reach.
human
You break the chain with the crowbar
gpt
BREAK! Someone say BREAK? Great, I'll see you in ten minutes. Bye, bye. I'm back. Now, what were you saying? You wanted to BREAK the CHAIN? Don't know how to break here...
human
You cut the chain with knife
gpt
You want to CUT the CHAIN with WHAT, pray tell?
human
You take crowbar
gpt
You pick up the iron crowbar.
human
You go east
gpt
The crowbar, still chained to the wall, jerks back and clatters to the floor.

At the bottom of a stairway you see a doorway West and some smudged graffiti on the wall: "GLASS CUTS DIAMOND" and "DYSLEXICS OF THE WORLD, UNTIE!".
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
sharp knife
juicy apple
music book
roller skate
old lamp
plaster pluto
You're wearing:
pocket pager ( on your belt )
human
Go up
gpt
In the Corner of the offstage area, you see the top of an old wooden stairway.
human
Go south
gpt
There is an unpainted red brick wall to the West.
A thin ray of light creeps in under the stage door.
human
Go south
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
human
You go west
gpt
Looking around, you see a spiral stairway leading up, a door around behind the stairs to the West, and the stage to the East
human
Go upwards
gpt
At the South end of a hall, there are doorways to the West and the South and the top of a narrow spiral stairway.
The door to the dressing room has no knob.
human
You examine the door
gpt
It doesn't seem to actually be locked. You just can't open it without a knob.
human
Go south
gpt
You find yourself in the men's dressing room.
There is a dressing table against the wall
There is a small drawer ( in the dressing table)
human
You look at the table
gpt
The table has a mirror and a small drawer. There is nothing lying on the table. A quick search shows that there is nothing behind nor under it. There is something scribbled on the mirror with lipstick.
human
You read the mirror
gpt
"THE MAKEUP THEY GIVE YOU IN THIS PLACE WOULD GIVE ZITS TO WROUGHT IRON!"
human
You open the drawer
gpt
You have opened the drawer.
Inside, you see the following:
There is a kit of heavy stage makeup
human
You take the makeup
gpt
You pick up the stage makeup.
human
You examine it
gpt
There are a few sticks of very high quality professional heavy greasepaint in the kit. Just your skin tone, and a national brand label.
human
You read it
gpt
"Freddie Krueger Special Halloween Assortment"
human
Go north
gpt
At the South end of a hall, there are doorways to the West and the South and the top of a narrow spiral stairway.
The door to the dressing room has no knob.
human
You go to the west
gpt
Ignoring everything that you learned as a two year old, you impulsively turn W and walk right into the closed door.

At the South end of a hall, there are doorways to the West and the South and the top of a narrow spiral stairway.
The door to the dressing room has no knob.
human
Go down
gpt
Looking around, you see a spiral stairway leading up, a door around behind the stairs to the West, and the stage to the East
human
You go east
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
human
You go north
gpt
There is an unpainted red brick wall to the West.
A thin ray of light creeps in under the stage door.
human
You go to the north
gpt
In the Corner of the offstage area, you see the top of an old wooden stairway.
human
You go downward
gpt
At the bottom of a stairway you see a doorway West and some smudged graffiti on the wall: "GLASS CUTS DIAMOND" and "DYSLEXICS OF THE WORLD, UNTIE!".
human
Go west
gpt
There are small piles of sawdust in the corners. You see a door to the East.
A hardened steel chain has one end built into the concrete wall.
There is an iron crowbar
A gouged and battered woodworking table is against the Wall.
human
You put the makeup on the chain
gpt
You place the makeup on the chain.
human
You look at the chain
gpt
It seems as if the janitor in this place doesn't trust anyone with his tools. There's no lock on the chain. It'd have to be cut to free anything from it.
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
sharp knife
juicy apple
music book
roller skate
old lamp
plaster pluto
You're wearing:
pocket pager ( on your belt )
human
You take the makeup
gpt
You pick up the stage makeup.
human
You wear the makeup
gpt
You put on the makeup.
human
You cut the apple
gpt
You want to CUT the APPLE with WHAT, pray tell?
human
You describe your surroundings
gpt
There are small piles of sawdust in the corners. You see a door to the East.
A hardened steel chain has one end built into the concrete wall.
There is an iron crowbar
A gouged and battered woodworking table is against the Wall.
human
You go east
gpt
At the bottom of a stairway you see a doorway West and some smudged graffiti on the wall: "GLASS CUTS DIAMOND" and "DYSLEXICS OF THE WORLD, UNTIE!".
human
Go up
gpt
In the Corner of the offstage area, you see the top of an old wooden stairway.
human
Go south
gpt
There is an unpainted red brick wall to the West.
A thin ray of light creeps in under the stage door.
human
Go south
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
human
Go south
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go east
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
human
Go up
gpt
You stand next to the top of a stairway. Looking North, you see a pair of completely unmarked sliding doors standing open.
human
You go to the east
gpt
You are in the closet.
There is that famous old oaken bucket
human
You take the bucket
gpt
You pick up the oaken bucket.
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
stage makeup
sharp knife
juicy apple
music book
roller skate
old lamp
oaken bucket
plaster pluto
You're wearing:
pocket pager ( on your belt )
human
You go north
gpt
You stand next to the top of a stairway. Looking North, you see a pair of completely unmarked sliding doors standing open.
human
You go downwards
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
human
You go to the west
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
Go east
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the center of the stage, closest to the audience, where all actors hope to take their big bows some day.
human
Go northwest
gpt
There is an unpainted red brick wall to the West.
A thin ray of light creeps in under the stage door.
human
You go to the north
gpt
In the Corner of the offstage area, you see the top of an old wooden stairway.
human
You go downward
gpt
At the bottom of a stairway you see a doorway West and some smudged graffiti on the wall: "GLASS CUTS DIAMOND" and "DYSLEXICS OF THE WORLD, UNTIE!".
human
Go west
gpt
There are small piles of sawdust in the corners. You see a door to the East.
A hardened steel chain has one end built into the concrete wall.
There is an iron crowbar
A gouged and battered woodworking table is against the Wall.
human
You cut the knife with the chain
gpt
You want to CUT the KNIFE with WHAT, pray tell?
human
You put the makeup on the crowbar
gpt
You place the makeup on the crowbar.
human
You go east
gpt
At the bottom of a stairway you see a doorway West and some smudged graffiti on the wall: "GLASS CUTS DIAMOND" and "DYSLEXICS OF THE WORLD, UNTIE!".
human
Go up
gpt
In the Corner of the offstage area, you see the top of an old wooden stairway.
human
Go east
gpt
The upstage area is dimly illuminated by streamers of light filtering down from the flyloft and work grid above. Specks of dust dance in the light.
An old work table leans and tilts at odd angles
human
Turn table
gpt
Try as you might, you cannot lift the table enough to budge it. Besides, in its dilapidated condition, you are likely to end up with a pile of fire wood.
human
You go east
gpt
You have wandered into the narrow stage-left wing space. The main stage is to the West. You can also see more wing space to the South. There is a ladder extending 80 feet upward into the gloom above.
human
You wear the bucket
gpt
You put on the bucket.
human
Go upwards
gpt
You start briskly climbing the ladder, but about 20 feet up you realize what acrophobia is all about. After clinging to the ladder helplessly for a few hours, your arms finally give out and you fall back to the stage below.
human
You remove bucket
gpt
You take off the bucket.
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
stage makeup
sharp knife
juicy apple
music book
roller skate
old lamp
plaster pluto
You're wearing:
pocket pager ( on your belt )
human
Look around
gpt
You have wandered into the narrow stage-left wing space. The main stage is to the West. You can also see more wing space to the South. There is a ladder extending 80 feet upward into the gloom above.
There is that famous old oaken bucket
human
You take the bucket
gpt
You pick up the oaken bucket.
human
Yes
gpt
You find yourself in the balcony. You look down over the railing to the North, and see the entire audience and stage apron area. There is no one in sight and no sign of any activity. Looking around, you see a staircase to the West and a small storage closet to the East with a switch just inside the door.
Your seat (THEATER seat, that is) has folded into the upright
position
A wad of chewing gum is stuck to the bottom of the seat.
You see an old, weathered piece of paper beneath the seat.
human
You take the paper
gpt
You pick up the old paper.
human
Go east
gpt
It is dark. You can't see anything.
human
You take all
gpt
You pick up the dim bulb.
human
Look around
gpt
By the soft glow of the light, you can almost make out a faded message scrawled on the wall: "...re...move coat....in...room..", or something like that.
human
You go west
gpt
You find yourself in the balcony. You look down over the railing to the North, and see the entire audience and stage apron area. There is no one in sight and no sign of any activity. Looking around, you see a staircase to the West and a small storage closet to the East with a switch just inside the door.
Your seat (THEATER seat, that is) has folded into the upright
position
A wad of chewing gum is stuck to the bottom of the seat.
human
Go west
gpt
You are standing at the top of a gently curving staircase leading down to the lobby. You see a small balcony to the East.
human
Go down
gpt
At the West end of the lobby, there is a grand stairway leading upward and a doorway to the South. You also see the snackbar to the West. There is a restroom door to the South.
human
You look at the door
gpt
There is a small plaque on the door at eye level.
human
Go south
gpt
This is another restroom like all the others you've seen. I'll spare you the colorful description except to mention that someone has scratched, "KEEP SECRETS UNDER YOUR HAT" on the wall.
There is a paperback book with the cover torn off ( on the sink )
human
You take the book
gpt
You pick up the paperback book.
human
Examine book
gpt
Seems to have been a book of fairy tales.
human
You read the book
gpt
Looking at the index you see entries such as:
"SNOW WHITE AND THE 1001 ARABIAN KNIGHTS MEET HEY DIDDLE DIDDLE, THE CAT AND
THE FIDDLE" (I hate sequels and spin offs, don't you?)
human
You look at the mirror
gpt
Excuse me, but your pager is beeping.

You don't see any mirror here.
human
You go north
gpt
At the West end of the lobby, there is a grand stairway leading upward and a doorway to the South. You also see the snackbar to the West. There is a restroom door to the South.
human
You go to the west
gpt
In the snack bar you see doorways to the North and West. All the equipment is polished and clean, but you find nothing of interest in the cabinets.
There is a foot long hotdog ( on the grill )
human
You take HOTDOG
gpt
You pick up the long hotdog.
human
You look at it
gpt
It seems like any other foot long hotdog you find in a deserted theater.
human
You go to the west
gpt
You find a shelf in the closet.
A very sharp knife is lying there, blade upwards. ( on the shelf )
human
You take the knife
gpt
You pick up the sharp knife.
human
You examine it
gpt
It is a large bread knife with a serrated blade.
human
Go east
gpt
In the snack bar you see doorways to the North and West. All the equipment is polished and clean, but you find nothing of interest in the cabinets.
human
You go east
gpt
At the West end of the lobby, there is a grand stairway leading upward and a doorway to the South. You also see the snackbar to the West. There is a restroom door to the South.
human
Go east
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The door to the South is locked
human
You examine the door
gpt
It is a substantial door with a substantial double cylinder dead bolt lock. There is an official looking plaque on the front of the door.
human
You look at the plaque
gpt
It is a substantial door with a substantial double cylinder dead bolt lock. There is an official looking plaque on the front of the door.
human
You read it
gpt
"JANITORS CLOSET"
human
You examine the lock
gpt
It is a substantial door with a substantial double cylinder dead bolt lock. There is an official looking plaque on the front of the door.
human
Go east
gpt
The foyer widens out to the East and South.
An old vending machine stands against the wall
human
You examine the machine
gpt
It's an old model that appears to dispense some sort of paper through a wide slot. There is a coin slot, a few buttons and a broken coin return.
human
You look at slot
gpt
It's an old model that appears to dispense some sort of paper through a wide slot. There is a coin slot, a few buttons and a broken coin return.
human
You look at the buttons
gpt
It's an old model that appears to dispense some sort of paper through a wide slot. There is a coin slot, a few buttons and a broken coin return.
human
You read the machine
gpt
"INSURANCE  25 CENTS"
human
You look in the return
gpt
It's an old model that appears to dispense some sort of paper through a wide slot. There is a coin slot, a few buttons and a broken coin return.
human
You examine return
gpt
It's an old model that appears to dispense some sort of paper through a wide slot. There is a coin slot, a few buttons and a broken coin return.
human
Go south
gpt
Looking around, you can see doors across the room to the Northeast and East.
There is a restroom door to the West, but it is securely locked.
human
You look at the plaque
gpt
It is a plain looking door with a small plaque at eye level.
human
You go east
gpt
You've gone as far as you can this way. You are at the front of the foyer.
The main theater doors are to the East.
human
You look at the doors
gpt
The main exit doors are heavy brass monstrosities left over from a former age of theater construction. There's an ornate word worked into the design.
human
You read the word
gpt
"EXIT"
human
Go east
gpt
Ignoring everything that you learned as a two year old, you impulsively turn E and walk right into the closed door.

You've gone as far as you can this way. You are at the front of the foyer.
The main theater doors are to the East.
human
You look at the doors
gpt
The main exit doors are heavy brass monstrosities left over from a former age of theater construction. There's an ornate word worked into the design.
human
You examine word
gpt
The main exit doors are heavy brass monstrosities left over from a former age of theater construction. There's an ornate word worked into the design.
human
You go northwest
gpt
The foyer widens out to the East and South.
An old vending machine stands against the wall
human
Go west
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The door to the South is locked
human
Go east
gpt
The foyer widens out to the East and South.
An old vending machine stands against the wall
human
Go south
gpt
Looking around, you can see doors across the room to the Northeast and East.
There is a restroom door to the West, but it is securely locked.
human
Go northeast
gpt
You see an open Dutch door to the North and other doors across the room to the South and Southwest.
human
You go north
gpt
The coat room is almost empty. The Dutch door to the South stands open.
On the wall behind the counter there is a ratty coat hanging on a nail.
human
You move coat
gpt
A gentle tug causes the coat to slip slightly to one side. Through the eruption of moths you see that the coat is covering a doorway North. Pushing the coat to the side like a drape, you go through.

You have come across a store room. A stairway leads down. A closet is North.
A small magnesium box sits on the floor
human
Examine box
gpt
The box is secured to the floor by hardened steel bolts.
human
You examine the bolts
gpt
The box is secured to the floor by hardened steel bolts.
human
Kick box
gpt
Don't know how to kick here...
human
You check what you're carrying
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
sharp knife
paperback book
old paper
You're wearing:
pocket pager ( on your belt )
human
You cut box
gpt
You want to CUT the BOX with WHAT, pray tell?
human
You cut the box with the knife
gpt
You want to CUT the BOX with WHAT, pray tell?
human
You cut the box knife
gpt
You want to CUT the BOX with WHAT, pray tell?
human
You go to the north
gpt
This looks about like your typical closet (minus the coat hangers).
A packrat has emerged from a crack in the wall
human
You look at the packrat
gpt
It eyes you suspiciously at first, then standing up on its hind paws, it strides boldly over and squeaks,  "Let's make a deal".
human
Look around
gpt
This looks about like your typical closet (minus the coat hangers).
A packrat has emerged from a crack in the wall
human
You check what you're carrying
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
sharp knife
paperback book
old paper
You're wearing:
pocket pager ( on your belt )
human
You give the paper to the packrat
gpt
The packrat carefully inspects the PAPER that you offer, then somehow stuffs it into a tiny crack in the wall. He darts toward the wall himself, pausing only long enough to throw a small object back to you, then vanishes.

This looks about like your typical closet (minus the coat hangers). There is a plain living room lamp.
human
You take the lamp
gpt
You pick up the old lamp.
human
You turn on the lamp
gpt
The lamp isn't lit, so you can't extinguish it
human
Light lamp
gpt
Finding a convenient wall outlet, you plug the lamp in and switch it on. Suddenly, the lamp lurches from side to side as a geyser of smoke and flame shoots upward, ricochets off the ceiling and back to the floor. In the midst of the fire and brimstone a genie appears, franticly slapping out the flames on the seat of his silk pants. Killing the last of the embers, he turns his attention toward you...and to your fingers still grasping the on/off switch, then to you, then to his pants, then to your fingers... Then, eyes narrowing to glowing red slits, he draws up to his full 5 foot 95 inch height to hurl a mighty thunderbolt. And that, dear child, is how you became a three-headed, crab-sucking throat-warbler mangrove, and why the game must be terminated at this point. You can no longer use the keyboard with those silly tentacles.

You have earned 0 BONUS POINTS out of a possible 22,000

Your score is 100 (out of 19900 possible). You have visited 16 locations (out of 117 in the game)
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
sharp knife
old lamp
paperback book
You're wearing:
pocket pager ( on your belt )
human
You give the book to packrat
gpt
Now let me get this straight, you want to GIVE to WHOM?
human
You look at your surroundings
gpt
This looks about like your typical closet (minus the coat hangers).
human
You rub lamp
gpt
What a CORN BALL thing to do! What a simple-minded, hair-brained... Wait a minute, a wisp of vapor is starting to come out of the lamp cord.
Either there's going to be a fire or... Suddenly, with three small puffs of
smoke a genie appears before you, dressed in what would be the traditional
costume if he weren't wearing it all - even the pointy little shoes - backwards. Clearing his throat, he focuses his purple eyes on you and says,
"I'm late for an appointment at the REGEN MOOR, but I'll be     \
/
back later to GET my three wishes." Try to stay alive till
-->POOF<--
then. With that, he vanishes in a cloud of very green smoke. /
\
human
You look at your surroundings
gpt
This looks about like your typical closet (minus the coat hangers).
human
Go south
gpt
You have come across a store room. A stairway leads down. A closet is North.
A small magnesium box sits on the floor
human
You go downwards
gpt
Reaching the bottom of the stairs, you can see something massive to the West.
human
Go west
gpt
You squeeze past the gently hissing boiler. There is a maintenance walkway that runs beside the boiler toward the North. Stairs are to the East.
The boiler knocks and pounds - small jets of steam hiss from the seams.
The corroded safety valve spurts like a steam calliope. ( on top
the boiler
)
human
You examine the boiler
gpt
You hear the rush of flame in the firebox. The boiler spits and sputters as if the safety valve weren't working. It looks ready to blow at any second.
human
You examine the valve
gpt
Excuse me, but your pager is beeping.

Hot, rusty steam hisses and spurts toward your eyes, threatening to blind you.
human
You answer the pager
gpt
"It's your mother. You're late for supper. I bet you're out with that theater crowd again. You're going to come to a bad end in that theater, mark my word."
human
You open valve
gpt
You have opened the valve.
human
Close valve
gpt
You have closed the valve.
human
You examine the valve
gpt
Hot, rusty steam hisses and spurts toward your eyes, threatening to blind you.
human
You open valve
gpt
You have opened the valve.
human
You examine the valve
gpt
Hot, rusty steam hisses and spurts toward your eyes, threatening to blind you.
human
You go north
gpt
Squeezing along between the boiler and the wall you come across a room to the North labelled "HOMONYM CLOSET"
human
Go south
gpt
You squeeze past the gently hissing boiler. There is a maintenance walkway that runs beside the boiler toward the North. Stairs are to the East.
The boiler knocks and pounds - small jets of steam hiss from the seams.
The corroded safety valve spurts like a steam calliope. ( on top
the boiler
)
human
You examine the boiler
gpt
You hear the rush of flame in the firebox. The boiler spits and sputters as if the safety valve weren't working. It looks ready to blow at any second.
human
Break valve
gpt
BREAK! Someone say BREAK? Great, I'll see you in ten minutes. Bye, bye. I'm back. Now, what were you saying? You wanted to BREAK the VALVE? Don't know how to break here...
human
Oil valve
gpt
Don't know how to oil here...
human
You go north
gpt
Squeezing along between the boiler and the wall you come across a room to the North labelled "HOMONYM CLOSET"
human
You go north
gpt
You are in the homonym closet.
There is Merry Mary
human
You look at Mary
gpt
Obviously a figment of your imagination, probably based on your 5th grade English Grammar teacher. She seems (or "seams"?) to expect you to do something.
human
Kiss mary
gpt
"Now you want to KISS me? Ha! One kiss and you'd think I owe you!"
human
Marry mary
gpt
She barks out a laugh then hands you a small object saying, "It was a dumb joke, but take my Pluto, please." With that she seems to melt away into the shadows, leaving you with a small statue and the funny feeling that your grammatical sensibilities have been offended. (Mine certainly were.)
human
You examine the dog
gpt
Do you mean the long hotdog or the plaster pluto?
human
You examine Pluto
gpt
Close examination reveals it to be a cheap plaster statue with one chipped ear.
human
You break pluto
gpt
BREAK! Someone say BREAK? Great, I'll see you in ten minutes. Bye, bye. I'm back. Now, what were you saying? You wanted to BREAK the PLUTO? Don't know how to break here...
human
Look around
gpt
You are in the homonym closet.
human
Go south
gpt
Squeezing along between the boiler and the wall you come across a room to the North labelled "HOMONYM CLOSET"
human
Go south
gpt
You squeeze past the gently hissing boiler. There is a maintenance walkway that runs beside the boiler toward the North. Stairs are to the East.
The boiler knocks and pounds - small jets of steam hiss from the seams.
The corroded safety valve spurts like a steam calliope. ( on top
the boiler
)
human
You go to the east
gpt
Reaching the bottom of the stairs, you can see something massive to the West.
human
Go upwards
gpt
You have come across a store room. A stairway leads down. A closet is North.
A small magnesium box sits on the floor
human
Go south
gpt
The coat room is almost empty. The Dutch door to the South stands open.
On the wall behind the counter there is a ratty coat hanging on a nail.
human
Go south
gpt
You see an open Dutch door to the North and other doors across the room to the South and Southwest.
human
You go west
gpt
The foyer widens out to the East and South.
An old vending machine stands against the wall
human
Go west
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The door to the South is locked
human
You go to the north
gpt
You are at the lobby courtesy area. The auditorium is to the North. The well-appointed courtesy desk stands by the wall.
human
You look at the desk
gpt
The locked desk stands under an imitation red velvet banner.
human
You open the desk
gpt
It is locked.
human
You read banner
gpt
The banner above the courtesy desk says, "Lost and Found Desk - RECLAIM Here".
human
You go to the north
gpt
You are now in a middle-ish aisle in the audience area.
You see a small scrap of parchment with a secret written on it. (
on seat 86
)
human
Go north
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
You go to the north
gpt
You lurch forward over the seats, forgetting the orchestra pit ahead. You fall headlong into the bass drum and are thrown back, none the worse for wear, into the audience one seat from where you started. Do be more careful next time.

From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
Go east
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
human
Go up
gpt
You stand next to the top of a stairway. Looking North, you see a pair of completely unmarked sliding doors standing open.
human
You take the SKATE
gpt
You pick up the roller skate.
human
You go to the east
gpt
You are in the closet.
A spear stands in a corner of the closet.
human
You examine the spear
gpt
It seems to be waiting for you to make a move.
human
You shake spear
gpt
The PUN is the lowest form of humor (unless YOU think of it first).
In protest the packrat jumps out of a hole and replaces the spear with a bucket.

You are in the closet.
There is that famous old oaken bucket
human
You kick the bucket
gpt
What a quaint sense of humor. For a second there, I was half tempted to honor your request. However, I am amused by your antics and wish to see more of them. I shall let you go with only a bruised toe.
human
You take the bucket
gpt
You pick up the oaken bucket.
human
Go west
gpt
Here, the stage lighting and effects are controlled. Doors lead East & West.
An ominous red button is at eye level on the wall
human
You go west
gpt
The spotlight booth has doors East and West. There is no glass in the window to the North (to avoid blinding the spot operator. By, the way, don't try going through the window. It won't work.)
A large follow spot stands by the window
human
You look at the spot
gpt
For some reason the spotlight doesn't seem to work. You see that it is hardwired into the wall. A quick check with your wetted fingers shows that there is power in the line. You then notice a small lid on top of the spot.
human
You go west
gpt
Ripped wires and broken racks show where sound equipment used to be mounted.
One tape recorder is all that's left of the equipment.
human
Play recorder
gpt
IT is a wee tad difficult to play the thing without a tape.
human
You go east
gpt
The spotlight booth has doors East and West. There is no glass in the window to the North (to avoid blinding the spot operator. By, the way, don't try going through the window. It won't work.)
A large follow spot stands by the window
human
You examine lid
gpt
For some reason the spotlight doesn't seem to work. You see that it is hardwired into the wall. A quick check with your wetted fingers shows that there is power in the line. You then notice a small lid on top of the spot.
human
You open the lid
gpt
You have opened the lid.
Inside, you see the following:
You can see the socket
human
You examine the socket
gpt
It seems to take a standard size bulb.
human
Go east
gpt
Here, the stage lighting and effects are controlled. Doors lead East & West.
An ominous red button is at eye level on the wall
human
You go north
gpt
You stand next to the top of a stairway. Looking North, you see a pair of completely unmarked sliding doors standing open.
human
You go downwards
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the center of the stage, closest to the audience, where all actors hope to take their big bows some day.
human
Go north
gpt
The center of the vast open stage area is strangely silent. It almost seems you can hear faint echoes of past performers. There is an elevator built into the stage floor. Luckily it is in the "UP" position now.
human
You go to the north
gpt
The upstage area is dimly illuminated by streamers of light filtering down from the flyloft and work grid above. Specks of dust dance in the light.
There is a suspiciously good looking apple sitting there ( on the
work table
)   An old work table leans and tilts at odd angles
human
You take the apple
gpt
You pick up the juicy apple.
human
You eat the apple
gpt
You take a tentative nibble. It has an oddly smooth taste and you feel no ill effects, so you prepare for a second bite. Then it hits you that all is not right. You feel faint, your head is swimming.
You fall down. You are dying. As you sink into oblivion, you remember an old ditty from your childhood: "An apple a day/Keeps the warthogs away,
But a foot-long hot dog/Will placate a frog."
Wait here a minute, I just remembered something. Yep, I just checked with central supply. That was only a WAX apple. (Boy, what a hypochondriac!)
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
sharp knife
roller skate
old lamp
oaken bucket
plaster pluto
You're wearing:
pocket pager ( on your belt )
human
You examine bulb
gpt
One of the new on/off capacitor types that glows very dimly without power.
human
You examine table
gpt
It has seen better days. The legs are pulling loose, the top is warped, and it has had every conceivable shade of paint spilled on it over the years.
human
Kick table
gpt
Don't know how to kick here...
human
Go southeast
gpt
This seems to be a small rest area that continues to the East in the middle of the wings. The main stage is to the West. The wings extend North and South.
There is an old soft drink machine in the corner
human
Kick machine
gpt
Don't know how to kick here...
human
Shake machine
gpt
Don't know how to shake here...
human
You look at the machine
gpt
Sorry about that, I was just fiddling around with one of your RAM chips and I think I accidently threw a DIP switch. I'll see if I can fix it... OK. Everythink is bAc/k to nornal no w. You can co&tinue wiFth the Game.

This seems to be a small rest area that continues to the East in the middle of the wings. The main stage is to the West. The wings extend North and South.
There is an old soft drink machine in the corner
Amazingly, the machine seems to still be operational. There is a coin slot, two back-lit message panels (only one of which seems to be lighted), and the small ledge where the sodas would come out.
human
You examine the machine
gpt
Amazingly, the machine seems to still be operational. There is a coin slot, two back-lit message panels (only one of which seems to be lighted), and the small ledge where the sodas would come out.
human
You read the machine
gpt
"Soft Drinks - 25 cents" - Hmm, must be an OLD machine.
human
You open the machine
gpt
The machine is already open.
human
You look in machine
gpt
Amazingly, the machine seems to still be operational. There is a coin slot, two back-lit message panels (only one of which seems to be lighted), and the small ledge where the sodas would come out.
human
Go north
gpt
You have wandered into the narrow stage-left wing space. The main stage is to the West. You can also see more wing space to the South. There is a ladder extending 80 feet upward into the gloom above.
human
Go upwards
gpt
You start briskly climbing the ladder, but about 20 feet up you realize what acrophobia is all about. After clinging to the ladder helplessly for a few hours, your arms finally give out and you fall back to the stage below.
human
You go to the west
gpt
The upstage area is dimly illuminated by streamers of light filtering down from the flyloft and work grid above. Specks of dust dance in the light.
An old work table leans and tilts at odd angles
human
Go west
gpt
In the Corner of the offstage area, you see the top of an old wooden stairway.
human
You go downward
gpt
At the bottom of a stairway you see a doorway West and some smudged graffiti on the wall: "GLASS CUTS DIAMOND" and "DYSLEXICS OF THE WORLD, UNTIE!".
human
Go west
gpt
There are small piles of sawdust in the corners. You see a door to the East.
A hardened steel chain has one end built into the concrete wall.
There is an iron crowbar ( chained to the wall )
A gouged and battered woodworking table is against the Wall.
human
You look at the chain
gpt
It seems as if the janitor in this place doesn't trust anyone with his tools. There's no lock on the chain. It'd have to be cut to free anything from it.
human
You examine crowbar
gpt
It's in good shape and looks like it could do a job on anything it could reach.
human
You look at the table
gpt
It has seen a lot of use. Its heavy oak top has gouges from many a tool.
human
You look under the table
gpt
It has seen a lot of use. Its heavy oak top has gouges from many a tool.
human
Go south
gpt
You see high shelves with unfinished repair projects and a storage room South.
A violin sits on the shelf waiting for its broken bridge to be repaired.
human
You examine the VIOLIN
gpt
Too bad it never got fixed. Except for the crack in the bridge, it's in good shape - even still has all its strings (real genuine cat gut. Actually, cat gut is made from sheep intestine, but that still doesn't make cats any less nervous - and doesn't do much for the sheep either).
human
You play the VIOLIN
gpt
Let me explain it to you this way: |      ..,,,..
1. The violin is out of reach,            |    ///////~\\\
2. You ain't got a bow,                   |   (''~~~    ``\
3. You ain't got a union card,            |   { (0 ) >--< }
4. I know your taste in music,            |    \  __<__  /
-AND-                           +---  \ \___/ /
5. It wouldn't accomplish anything anyway.|      \/
human
You describe your surroundings
gpt
You see high shelves with unfinished repair projects and a storage room South.
A violin sits on the shelf waiting for its broken bridge to be repaired.
human
Break violin
gpt
BREAK! Someone say BREAK? Great, I'll see you in ten minutes. Bye, bye. I'm back. Now, what were you saying? You wanted to BREAK the VIOLIN? Don't know how to break here...
human
You get the VIOLIN
gpt
You can't pick the violin up.

1. The violin is out of reach,            |    ///////~\\\
human
Go south
gpt
You step into a storage room. Small, useless scraps of wood and old hardware are lying about. A plank sits atop a particularly unstable pile of clutter.
It would turn the tables for you to get that plank down (and vice versa).
human
Look around
gpt
You step into a storage room. Small, useless scraps of wood and old hardware are lying about. A plank sits atop a particularly unstable pile of clutter.
It would turn the tables for you to get that plank down (and vice versa).
human
You pull the plank
gpt
You start toward the pile, but even the gentle breeze stirred up by your arms causes the pile to tremble and a shower of nuts, bolts and old painting materials makes you think better of that idea. You retreat to the far side of the room to rethink your strategy.
human
You kick the plank
gpt
Don't know how to kick here...
human
You check what you're carrying
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
sharp knife
roller skate
old lamp
oaken bucket
plaster pluto
You're wearing:
pocket pager ( on your belt )

You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
sharp knife
roller skate
old lamp
oaken bucket
plaster pluto
You're wearing:
pocket pager ( on your belt )
human
You throw the knife at the plank
gpt
The knife bounces off the plank.
human
You throw the bucket at the plank
gpt
The bucket bounces off the plank.
human
Look around
gpt
You step into a storage room. Small, useless scraps of wood and old hardware are lying about. A plank sits atop a particularly unstable pile of clutter.
A very sharp knife is lying there, blade upwards.
It would turn the tables for you to get that plank down (and vice versa).
There is that famous old oaken bucket
human
You take the knife
gpt
You pick up the sharp knife.
human
You take the bucket
gpt
You pick up the oaken bucket.
human
You hit the plank
gpt
It only makes sense to attack living things.
human
Look around
gpt
You step into a storage room. Small, useless scraps of wood and old hardware are lying about. A plank sits atop a particularly unstable pile of clutter.
It would turn the tables for you to get that plank down (and vice versa).
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
sharp knife
roller skate
old lamp
oaken bucket
plaster pluto
You're wearing:
pocket pager ( on your belt )
human
You put the bucket on the plank
gpt
You put on the bucket.
human
You put the knife on the plank
gpt
You place the knife on the plank.
human
You take the knife
gpt
You pick up the sharp knife.
human
Blow
gpt
What do you want to blow?
human
Look around
gpt
You step into a storage room. Small, useless scraps of wood and old hardware are lying about. A plank sits atop a particularly unstable pile of clutter.
It would turn the tables for you to get that plank down (and vice versa).
human
Go north
gpt
You see high shelves with unfinished repair projects and a storage room South.
A violin sits on the shelf waiting for its broken bridge to be repaired.
human
You go north
gpt
There are small piles of sawdust in the corners. You see a door to the East.
A hardened steel chain has one end built into the concrete wall.
There is an iron crowbar ( chained to the wall )
A gouged and battered woodworking table is against the Wall.
human
You go east
gpt
At the bottom of a stairway you see a doorway West and some smudged graffiti on the wall: "GLASS CUTS DIAMOND" and "DYSLEXICS OF THE WORLD, UNTIE!".
human
Go up
gpt
In the Corner of the offstage area, you see the top of an old wooden stairway.
human
Go east
gpt
The upstage area is dimly illuminated by streamers of light filtering down from the flyloft and work grid above. Specks of dust dance in the light.
An old work table leans and tilts at odd angles
human
Turn table
gpt
Try as you might, you cannot lift the table enough to budge it. Besides, in its dilapidated condition, you are likely to end up with a pile of fire wood.
human
Go southwest
gpt
There is an unpainted red brick wall to the West.
A thin ray of light creeps in under the stage door.
human
You look at the door
gpt
The paint is pealing off the door and the latch is reddened with rust. There is a faded scrawl under the "EXIT" sign.
human
You read the door
gpt
"Through these portals pass the biggest hams in the world." Anon.
human
You rub lamp
gpt
You rub and rub but only wear through the gold tone finish on the cheap lamp.
human
You look under the door
gpt
The paint is pealing off the door and the latch is reddened with rust. There is a faded scrawl under the "EXIT" sign.
human
You kick the door
gpt
Don't know how to kick here...
human
Go west
gpt
Ignoring everything that you learned as a two year old, you impulsively turn W and walk right into the closed door.

There is an unpainted red brick wall to the West.
A thin ray of light creeps in under the stage door.
human
Go south
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
human
You look at the counterweight
gpt
It is made of a stack of heavy metal bars, bolted together and pulled up and down by cables. It has a broad upper surface with a small hollow.
human
You examine hollow
gpt
It is made of a stack of heavy metal bars, bolted together and pulled up and down by cables. It has a broad upper surface with a small hollow.
human
You put the bucket on the counterweight
gpt
You carefully place the BUCKET in the hollow on the top of the counterweight.
human
You cut the curtain with the knife
gpt
You want to CUT the COUNTERWEIGHT with WHAT, pray tell?
human
Go east
gpt
Excuse me, but your pager is beeping.

This is the center of the stage, closest to the audience, where all actors hope to take their big bows some day.
human
You go to the west
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
There is that famous old oaken bucket
human
You wear the bucket
gpt
You put on the bucket.
human
Look around
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
human
You put the bucket on the counterweight
gpt
You carefully place the BUCKET in the hollow on the top of the counterweight.
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
sharp knife
roller skate
old lamp
plaster pluto
You're wearing:
pocket pager ( on your belt )
human
Go south
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the center of the stage, closest to the audience, where all actors hope to take their big bows some day.
human
You go east
gpt
Near the stage-left proscenium arch you notice something dark about the floor. Looking down, you see that it is a trap door - an OPEN trap door.
human
Go south
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go east
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
human
Go up
gpt
You stand next to the top of a stairway. Looking North, you see a pair of completely unmarked sliding doors standing open.
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
sharp knife
roller skate
old lamp
plaster pluto
You're wearing:
pocket pager ( on your belt )
human
Go west
gpt
Here, the stage lighting and effects are controlled. Doors lead East & West.
An ominous red button is at eye level on the wall
human
You go to the west
gpt
The spotlight booth has doors East and West. There is no glass in the window to the North (to avoid blinding the spot operator. By, the way, don't try going through the window. It won't work.)
A large follow spot stands by the window
You can see the socket
human
Go east
gpt
Here, the stage lighting and effects are controlled. Doors lead East & West.
An ominous red button is at eye level on the wall
human
You go north
gpt
You stand next to the top of a stairway. Looking North, you see a pair of completely unmarked sliding doors standing open.
human
You go downwards
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the center of the stage, closest to the audience, where all actors hope to take their big bows some day.
human
You go to the west
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
There is that famous old oaken bucket
human
You go west
gpt
Looking around, you see a spiral stairway leading up, a door around behind the stairs to the West, and the stage to the East
human
Go upwards
gpt
At the South end of a hall, there are doorways to the West and the South and the top of a narrow spiral stairway.
The door to the dressing room has no knob.
human
Go south
gpt
You find yourself in the men's dressing room.
There is a dressing table against the wall
There is a small drawer ( in the dressing table)
human
You open the drawer
gpt
You have opened the drawer.
Inside, you see the following:
There is a kit of heavy stage makeup
human
You take the makeup
gpt
You pick up the stage makeup.
human
You look at the makeup
gpt
There are a few sticks of very high quality professional heavy greasepaint in the kit. Just your skin tone, and a national brand label.
human
You read it
gpt
"Freddie Krueger Special Halloween Assortment"
human
You look at the table
gpt
The table has a mirror and a small drawer. There is nothing lying on the table. A quick search shows that there is nothing behind nor under it. There is something scribbled on the mirror with lipstick.
human
You read the mirror
gpt
"THE MAKEUP THEY GIVE YOU IN THIS PLACE WOULD GIVE ZITS TO WROUGHT IRON!"
human
You look at the table
gpt
The table has a mirror and a small drawer. There is nothing lying on the table. A quick search shows that there is nothing behind nor under it. There is something scribbled on the mirror with lipstick.
human
You look behind the table
gpt
The table has a mirror and a small drawer. There is nothing lying on the table. A quick search shows that there is nothing behind nor under it. There is something scribbled on the mirror with lipstick.
human
You wear the makeup
gpt
You put on the makeup.
human
You examine the mirror
gpt
The table has a mirror and a small drawer. There is nothing lying on the table. A quick search shows that there is nothing behind nor under it. There is something scribbled on the mirror with lipstick.
human
You look at the makeup
gpt
There are a few sticks of very high quality professional heavy greasepaint in the kit. Just your skin tone, and a national brand label.
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
sharp knife
roller skate
old lamp
plaster pluto
You're wearing:
stage makeup
pocket pager ( on your belt )
human
You remove the makeup
gpt
You take off the makeup.
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
sharp knife
roller skate
old lamp
plaster pluto
You're wearing:
pocket pager ( on your belt )
human
You look at the makeup
gpt
There are a few sticks of very high quality professional heavy greasepaint in the kit. Just your skin tone, and a national brand label.
human
You take the makeup
gpt
You pick up the stage makeup.
human
Go north
gpt
At the South end of a hall, there are doorways to the West and the South and the top of a narrow spiral stairway.
The door to the dressing room has no knob.
human
Go down
gpt
Looking around, you see a spiral stairway leading up, a door around behind the stairs to the West, and the stage to the East
human
You go east
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
There is that famous old oaken bucket
human
Go south
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go east
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
human
You go to the west
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
Go south
gpt
You are now in a middle-ish aisle in the audience area.
You see a small scrap of parchment with a secret written on it. (
on seat 86
)
human
You go south
gpt
You are at the lobby courtesy area. The auditorium is to the North. The well-appointed courtesy desk stands by the wall.
human
You go south
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The door to the South is locked
human
Go east
gpt
The foyer widens out to the East and South.
An old vending machine stands against the wall
human
You go east
gpt
You see an open Dutch door to the North and other doors across the room to the South and Southwest.
human
You go north
gpt
The coat room is almost empty. The Dutch door to the South stands open.
On the wall behind the counter there is a ratty coat hanging on a nail.
human
You move coat
gpt
A gentle tug causes the coat to slip slightly to one side. Through the eruption of moths you see that the coat is covering a doorway North. Pushing the coat to the side like a drape, you go through.

You have come across a store room. A stairway leads down. A closet is North.
A small magnesium box sits on the floor
human
You go downwards
gpt
Reaching the bottom of the stairs, you can see something massive to the West.
human
Go west
gpt
You squeeze past the gently hissing boiler. There is a maintenance walkway that runs beside the boiler toward the North. Stairs are to the East.
The boiler knocks and pounds - small jets of steam hiss from the seams.
The corroded safety valve spurts like a steam calliope. ( on top
the boiler
)
human
You put the makeup on the boiler
gpt
You place the makeup on the boiler.
human
You examine the boiler
gpt
You hear the rush of flame in the firebox. The boiler spits and sputters as if the safety valve weren't working. It looks ready to blow at any second.
human
You take the makeup
gpt
You pick up the stage makeup.
human
You put the makeup on the valve
gpt
You place the makeup on the valve.
human
You wait
gpt
Time passes...
human
You take the makeup
gpt
You pick up the stage makeup.
human
You go to the east
gpt
Reaching the bottom of the stairs, you can see something massive to the West.
human
Go upwards
gpt
You have come across a store room. A stairway leads down. A closet is North.
A small magnesium box sits on the floor
human
Go south
gpt
The coat room is almost empty. The Dutch door to the South stands open.
On the wall behind the counter there is a ratty coat hanging on a nail.
human
Go south
gpt
You see an open Dutch door to the North and other doors across the room to the South and Southwest.
human
You go west
gpt
The foyer widens out to the East and South.
An old vending machine stands against the wall
human
Go west
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The door to the South is locked
human
You go to the north
gpt
You are at the lobby courtesy area. The auditorium is to the North. The well-appointed courtesy desk stands by the wall.
human
You go to the north
gpt
You are now in a middle-ish aisle in the audience area.
You see a small scrap of parchment with a secret written on it. (
on seat 86
)
human
Go north
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
Go west
gpt
The curving steps to the apron are to the North, and the audience to the East.
There is a solid steel fire door built into the West wall.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go east
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
human
Go up
gpt
You stand next to the top of a stairway. Looking North, you see a pair of completely unmarked sliding doors standing open.
human
Go west
gpt
Here, the stage lighting and effects are controlled. Doors lead East & West.
An ominous red button is at eye level on the wall
human
You go to the west
gpt
The spotlight booth has doors East and West. There is no glass in the window to the North (to avoid blinding the spot operator. By, the way, don't try going through the window. It won't work.)
A large follow spot stands by the window
You can see the socket
human
You wear the makeup
gpt
You put on the makeup.
human
You put bulb in socket
gpt
You screw the bulb firmly into the socket, forgetting that you have not disconnected the electric power from the spotlight. At the first sign of arcing, you avert your eyes, thus avoiding permanent blindness. Looking out the booth window, you see "YOU'RE ALL WET, PAIL-FACE" projected briefly on the ceiling as the bulb flares into brilliance, then descends back to darkness.

The spotlight booth has doors East and West. There is no glass in the window to the North (to avoid blinding the spot operator. By, the way, don't try going through the window. It won't work.)
A large follow spot stands by the window
You can see the socket
There is a burned-out bulb.
human
You remove the makeup
gpt
You take off the makeup.
human
You take the makeup
gpt
You pick up the stage makeup.
human
You put bulb in socket
gpt
You screw the bulb firmly into the socket, forgetting that you have not disconnected the electric power from the spotlight. At the first sign of arcing, you avert your eyes, thus avoiding permanent blindness. Looking out the booth window, you see "YOU'RE ALL WET, PAIL-FACE" projected briefly on the ceiling as the bulb flares into brilliance, then descends back to darkness.

The spotlight booth has doors East and West. There is no glass in the window to the North (to avoid blinding the spot operator. By, the way, don't try going through the window. It won't work.)
A large follow spot stands by the window
You can see the socket
There is a burned-out bulb.
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
stage makeup
sharp knife
roller skate
old lamp
plaster pluto
You're wearing:
pocket pager ( on your belt )
human
Go east
gpt
Here, the stage lighting and effects are controlled. Doors lead East & West.
An ominous red button is at eye level on the wall
human
You go north
gpt
You stand next to the top of a stairway. Looking North, you see a pair of completely unmarked sliding doors standing open.
human
You go downwards
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
human
You go to the west
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
Go east
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the center of the stage, closest to the audience, where all actors hope to take their big bows some day.
human
Go north
gpt
The center of the vast open stage area is strangely silent. It almost seems you can hear faint echoes of past performers. There is an elevator built into the stage floor. Luckily it is in the "UP" position now.
human
Go east
gpt
You find yourself in the library. The shelves are mostly empty now. The stage elevator is in a small alcove to the West and a short passage is to the South.
There is a very thin music book ( on the east shelf )
human
You take the book
gpt
You pick up the music book.
human
You read it
gpt
"4...SHOW ME THE WAY TO GO HOME"
human
You go to the south
gpt
Looking around, you see that the room is bare. You see the Library North
There are sliding elevator doors on the East wall
There is a locked door on the West wall.
human
You examine the doors
gpt
The old doors allow easy access to the next room.
human
You look at the door
gpt
Judging from the label, I'd say it goes to the orchestra pit.
human
You read the door
gpt
"TO ORCHESTRA PIT"
human
You go west
gpt
Ignoring everything that you learned as a two year old, you impulsively turn W and walk right into the closed door.

Looking around, you see that the room is bare. You see the Library North
There are sliding elevator doors on the East wall
There is a locked door on the West wall.
human
Go east
gpt
This is NOT the Enterprise. You'll have to open these doors yourself.
human
You open the doors
gpt
I forgot to tell you, whenever the curtain is unbalanced, it overloads the motor and blows all kinds of fuses and makes these doors stick. I'm afraid you won't be able to budge them while anything is sitting on the counterweight.

You can't open the doors.
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
stage makeup
sharp knife
music book
roller skate
old lamp
plaster pluto
You're wearing:
pocket pager ( on your belt )
human
Go north
gpt
You find yourself in the library. The shelves are mostly empty now. The stage elevator is in a small alcove to the West and a short passage is to the South.
human
Go up
gpt
The center of the vast open stage area is strangely silent. It almost seems you can hear faint echoes of past performers. There is an elevator built into the stage floor. Luckily it is in the "UP" position now.
human
Go southwest
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
There is that famous old oaken bucket
human
You take the bucket
gpt
You pick up the oaken bucket.
human
Go northeast
gpt
The center of the vast open stage area is strangely silent. It almost seems you can hear faint echoes of past performers. There is an elevator built into the stage floor. Luckily it is in the "UP" position now.
human
You go east
gpt
You find yourself in the library. The shelves are mostly empty now. The stage elevator is in a small alcove to the West and a short passage is to the South.
human
You go to the south
gpt
Looking around, you see that the room is bare. You see the Library North
There are sliding elevator doors on the East wall
There is a locked door on the West wall.
human
You open the doors
gpt
You manage to pry the doors open, breaking only one fingernail in the process.
human
Go east
gpt
As you walk through, the doors slide closed behind you.

You find yourself at the bottom of an elevator shaft. You can see light coming through the gap between the doors to the West. Looking up you can barely see light filtering through another set of open doors two floors above.
The frayed elevator cable hangs just out of your reach.
A packrat has emerged from a crack in the wall
human
You trade PLUTO to the packrat
gpt
The packrat chuckles to himself, "What a dip stick, giving me the PLUTO! You'll be sorry." He stuffs the PLUTO into a pocket in his checkered vest then darts toward the wall, leaving a small object for you.

You find yourself at the bottom of an elevator shaft. You can see light coming through the gap between the doors to the West. Looking up you can barely see light filtering through another set of open doors two floors above.
A battered bugle is lying there.
The frayed elevator cable hangs just out of your reach.
human
Trade KNIFE to packrat
gpt
The packrat chuckles to himself, "What a dip stick, giving me the KNIFE! You'll be sorry." He stuffs the KNIFE into a pocket in his checkered vest then darts toward the wall, leaving a small object for you.

You find yourself at the bottom of an elevator shaft. You can see light coming through the gap between the doors to the West. Looking up you can barely see light filtering through another set of open doors two floors above.
A battered bugle is lying there.
The frayed elevator cable hangs just out of your reach.
human
Trade book to packrat
gpt
The packrat carefully inspects the BOOK that you offer, then somehow stuffs it into a tiny crack in the wall. He darts toward the wall himself, pausing only long enough to throw a small object back to you, then vanishes.

You find yourself at the bottom of an elevator shaft. You can see light coming through the gap between the doors to the West. Looking up you can barely see light filtering through another set of open doors two floors above.
A battered bugle is lying there.
The frayed elevator cable hangs just out of your reach.
human
You take the BUGLE
gpt
You pick up the battered bugle.
human
You play the BUGLE
gpt
You wet your lips, throw back your head and blow for all you're worth. A shower of cockroaches and spider webs flies out the bell along with a stream of notes that would make Sousa gasp.
human
You climb the cable
gpt
You dance and leap on your toes, but are unable to reach the cable. Just when you are about to give up, you recall a stunt you saw in a movie. Taking off your belt, you whip it upward in your best Indiana Jones style. Amazingly, as in the movie, the tip of the belt wraps itself three times around the frayed cable and catches securely. (Aren't you glad I saw that movie too?) Summoning all your strength, you start hand over hand up the belt and cable until you reach the doors at the top of the shaft and swing yourself over to safety.

You stand next to the top of a stairway. Looking North, you see a pair of completely unmarked sliding doors standing open.
human
You go downwards
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the center of the stage, closest to the audience, where all actors hope to take their big bows some day.
human
Go north
gpt
The center of the vast open stage area is strangely silent. It almost seems you can hear faint echoes of past performers. There is an elevator built into the stage floor. Luckily it is in the "UP" position now.
human
Go north
gpt
The upstage area is dimly illuminated by streamers of light filtering down from the flyloft and work grid above. Specks of dust dance in the light.
An old work table leans and tilts at odd angles
human
Go west
gpt
In the Corner of the offstage area, you see the top of an old wooden stairway.
human
You go downward
gpt
At the bottom of a stairway you see a doorway West and some smudged graffiti on the wall: "GLASS CUTS DIAMOND" and "DYSLEXICS OF THE WORLD, UNTIE!".
human
Go west
gpt
There are small piles of sawdust in the corners. You see a door to the East.
A hardened steel chain has one end built into the concrete wall.
There is an iron crowbar ( chained to the wall )
A gouged and battered woodworking table is against the Wall.
human
Go south
gpt
You see high shelves with unfinished repair projects and a storage room South.
A violin sits on the shelf waiting for its broken bridge to be repaired.
human
Go south
gpt
You step into a storage room. Small, useless scraps of wood and old hardware are lying about. A plank sits atop a particularly unstable pile of clutter.
It would turn the tables for you to get that plank down (and vice versa).
human
You play the BUGLE
gpt
You wet your lips, throw back your head and blow for all you're worth. A shower of cockroaches and spider webs flies out the bell along with a stream of notes that would make Sousa gasp.
human
You shake BUGLE
gpt
Don't know how to shake here...
human
You wear the SKATE
gpt
You put on the skate.
human
Go north
gpt
You see high shelves with unfinished repair projects and a storage room South.
A violin sits on the shelf waiting for its broken bridge to be repaired.
human
You go north
gpt
There are small piles of sawdust in the corners. You see a door to the East.
A hardened steel chain has one end built into the concrete wall.
There is an iron crowbar ( chained to the wall )
A gouged and battered woodworking table is against the Wall.
human
Turn table
gpt
I tell you, you're bucking for one prime hernia trying to twist around something this massive.
human
Go south
gpt
You see high shelves with unfinished repair projects and a storage room South.
A violin sits on the shelf waiting for its broken bridge to be repaired.
human
You throw the bucket at the VIOLIN
gpt
The bucket bounces off the violin.
human
You throw KNIFE at the VIOLIN
gpt
The knife bounces off the violin.
human
You take all
gpt
You pick up the sharp knife.
You pick up the oaken bucket.
human
You go north
gpt
There are small piles of sawdust in the corners. You see a door to the East.
A hardened steel chain has one end built into the concrete wall.
There is an iron crowbar ( chained to the wall )
A gouged and battered woodworking table is against the Wall.
human
You go east
gpt
At the bottom of a stairway you see a doorway West and some smudged graffiti on the wall: "GLASS CUTS DIAMOND" and "DYSLEXICS OF THE WORLD, UNTIE!".
human
Go up
gpt
In the Corner of the offstage area, you see the top of an old wooden stairway.
human
Go south
gpt
There is an unpainted red brick wall to the West.
A thin ray of light creeps in under the stage door.
human
Go south
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
human
Go south
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go west
gpt
The curving steps to the apron are to the North, and the audience to the East.
There is a solid steel fire door built into the West wall.
human
You go east
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
Go south
gpt
You are now in a middle-ish aisle in the audience area.
You see a small scrap of parchment with a secret written on it. (
on seat 86
)
human
You take the parchment
gpt
You pick up the dark parchment.
human
You wear the bucket
gpt
You put on the bucket.
human
You take the bucket
gpt
You pick up the oaken bucket.
human
You wear the bucket
gpt
You put on the bucket.
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
battered bugle
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
stage makeup
sharp knife
old lamp
plaster pluto
dark secret
You're wearing:
roller skate
oaken bucket
pocket pager ( on your belt )
human
You put bucket under the SKATE
gpt
You are already wearing the bucket.
human
You remove bucket
gpt
You take off the bucket.
human
You take the bucket
gpt
You pick up the oaken bucket.
human
You look at the parchment
gpt
This might be a prop left over from a spy drama - or maybe it's the real thing.
human
You put the bucket on the parchment
gpt
You put on the bucket.
human
You remove bucket
gpt
You take off the bucket.
human
You put the parchment under the bucket
gpt
You place the parchment under the bucket.
human
You wear the bucket
gpt
You put on the bucket.
human
You look around
gpt
You are now in a middle-ish aisle in the audience area.
You see a small scrap of parchment with a secret written on it.
human
You take the bucket off
gpt
What do you want to take the bucket off?
human
You take the bucket
gpt
You pick up the oaken bucket.
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
battered bugle
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
stage makeup
sharp knife
old lamp
oaken bucket
plaster pluto
You're wearing:
roller skate
pocket pager ( on your belt )
human
You take the SKATE
gpt
You pick up the roller skate.
human
You wear the bucket
gpt
You put on the bucket.
human
You take the bucket
gpt
You pick up the oaken bucket.
human
You rub lamp
gpt
You rub and rub but only wear through the gold tone finish on the cheap lamp.
human
Go north
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
Go north
gpt
Your luck has just turned sour. You stumble over the edge of the orchestra pit into the percussion section, sending the remains of most of the instruments and everything you were carrying flying who-knows-where.

You find yourself near the podium in the orchestra pit. The pit extends to the West and there is a small, almost hidden crawl way to the North.
The door to the East is securely locked.
human
You go west
gpt
You arrive at a small cranny (or is it a nook? I never know) at the West side of the pit. You see, "Our Secret Place" inscribed above a small lens. Looking into it, you see nothing and decide it must be some sort of electric eye.
A packrat has emerged from a crack in the wall
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You are empty-handed.
human
You look at the packrat
gpt
It eyes you suspiciously at first, then standing up on its hind paws, it strides boldly over and squeaks,  "Let's make a deal".
human
You go east
gpt
You find yourself near the podium in the orchestra pit. The pit extends to the West and there is a small, almost hidden crawl way to the North.
The door to the East is securely locked.
human
You examine the door
gpt
Just a wild guess, but judging from the label, I'd say that door may lead to the music room.
human
You read the door
gpt
"TO MUSIC ROOM"
human
You describe your surroundings
gpt
You find yourself near the podium in the orchestra pit. The pit extends to the West and there is a small, almost hidden crawl way to the North.
The door to the East is securely locked.
human
Go north
gpt
You find yourself in a cramped little room with curved walls. Something massive occupies almost the entire area. As you make your way around to the far side, you see this is the theater organ. The controls for raising the entire assembly up to stage level for performances have been gutted and are completely unusable. You can still see the narrow passage to the East.
You are sitting at the keyboard of the massive theater organ.
human
You go east
gpt
You have come to a narrow passageway with a ladder leading up to the stage and a crawl way through to a slightly less cramped area to the West.
human
Go upward
gpt
Near the stage-left proscenium arch you notice something dark about the floor. Looking down, you see that it is a trap door - an OPEN trap door.
human
Go south
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go east
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
human
You go to the west
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
You go south
gpt
You are now in a middle-ish aisle in the audience area.
You see a small scrap of parchment with a secret written on it.
human
Go south
gpt
You are at the lobby courtesy area. The auditorium is to the North. The well-appointed courtesy desk stands by the wall.
A battered bugle is lying there.
There is a single dim bulb. (Providing light)
There is a foot long hotdog
There is a kit of heavy stage makeup
A very sharp knife is lying there, blade upwards.
A single "one size fits all" roller skate is sitting there.
There is a plain living room lamp.
There is that famous old oaken bucket
There is a small PLUTO.
There is a small pocket pager.
human
You take all
gpt
You pick up the battered bugle.
You pick up the dim bulb.
You pick up the long hotdog.
You pick up the stage makeup.
You pick up the sharp knife.
You pick up the roller skate.
You pick up the old lamp.
You pick up the oaken bucket.
You pick up the plaster pluto.
You pick up the pocket pager.
human
You wear the pager
gpt
You put on the pager.
human
Go north
gpt
You are now in a middle-ish aisle in the audience area.
You see a small scrap of parchment with a secret written on it.
human
Go north
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
Go east
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the center of the stage, closest to the audience, where all actors hope to take their big bows some day.
human
You go east
gpt
Near the stage-left proscenium arch you notice something dark about the floor. Looking down, you see that it is a trap door - an OPEN trap door.
human
Go downwards
gpt
You have come to a narrow passageway with a ladder leading up to the stage and a crawl way through to a slightly less cramped area to the West.
human
Go west
gpt
You find yourself in a cramped little room with curved walls. Something massive occupies almost the entire area. As you make your way around to the far side, you see this is the theater organ. The controls for raising the entire assembly up to stage level for performances have been gutted and are completely unusable. You can still see the narrow passage to the East.
You are sitting at the keyboard of the massive theater organ.
human
Rub organ
gpt
You push tentatively, smiling with some perverted satisfaction at the sight of the greasy fingerprint you left on the hand polished surface.
human
Move organ
gpt
You pull out all the stops. (You've been just itching to do that some day.)
human
You look at the stops
gpt
The massive instrument has been lovingly maintained. The keys smell of Bon Ami, the gilt labels on the stops still gleam and the ornamental vase still holds fresh tulips...(strange, that reminds of a joke somehow).
human
You play the BUGLE
gpt
You wet your lips, throw back your head and blow for all you're worth. A shower of cockroaches and spider webs flies out the bell along with a stream of notes that would make Sousa gasp.
human
You drop all
gpt
You drop the bugle.
You drop the bulb.
You drop the hotdog.
You drop the makeup.
You drop the knife.
You drop the skate.
You drop the lamp.
You drop the bucket.
You drop the pluto.
human
You drop the pager
gpt
(Taking it off first)
You drop the pager.
human
You take all
gpt
You pick up the battered bugle.
You pick up the dim bulb.
You pick up the long hotdog.
You pick up the stage makeup.
You pick up the sharp knife.
You pick up the roller skate.
You pick up the old lamp.
You pick up the oaken bucket.
You pick up the plaster pluto.
You pick up the pocket pager.
human
You go east
gpt
You have come to a narrow passageway with a ladder leading up to the stage and a crawl way through to a slightly less cramped area to the West.
human
Go upward
gpt
Near the stage-left proscenium arch you notice something dark about the floor. Looking down, you see that it is a trap door - an OPEN trap door.
human
You go west
gpt
This is the center of the stage, closest to the audience, where all actors hope to take their big bows some day.
human
Go west
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
human
You go west
gpt
Looking around, you see a spiral stairway leading up, a door around behind the stairs to the West, and the stage to the East
human
Go west
gpt
A thin wash of light barely penetrates the cobwebs covering a small window high on the wall. Failing to reach it, you turn your attention to the door to the South with faded gold lettering on even more faded green paint.
It has a small, dingy transom above and dirty hand prints all
around.
human
You examine the transom
gpt
The door (like most of the others in this place) seems to be warped from disuse. The handle does seem to still be useable and there is no obvious lock.
human
You read the door
gpt
"Stage Manager's Office"
human
Go south
gpt
Ignoring everything that you learned as a two year old, you impulsively turn S and walk right into the closed door.

A thin wash of light barely penetrates the cobwebs covering a small window high on the wall. Failing to reach it, you turn your attention to the door to the South with faded gold lettering on even more faded green paint.
It has a small, dingy transom above and dirty hand prints all
around.
human
You open the door
gpt
After several attempts you manage to OPEN it enough to get through. You enter the little room ahead and after waiting a second for your eyes to adjust to the light, you find yourself in a small, dim office.

The transom over the door admits just enough light for you to make out a small desk taking up most of the floor space.
An old abridged dictionary sits on the desk.
human
You look at the dictionary
gpt
It has seen better days. Years of coffee spills have obliterated most of the printing and completely glued the binding to the desk. The pages are soggy and YELLOW and about to fall apart. They appear to be somewhat out of order.
human
You read the dictionary
gpt
Having no particular word to look up, you flip pages at random till you see: APPLE:Safe to eat, like the Steak and Cookie. SEE ALSO AVACODO HOTDOG:Not for you. SEE ALSO CAT, FROG
human
You look up the APPLE in the dictionary
gpt
Extra input found: "in..."
human
You read dictionary
gpt
The pages are falling apart as you handle them. You must wait for them to dry.
human
You look at the dictionary
gpt
It has seen better days. Years of coffee spills have obliterated most of the printing and completely glued the binding to the desk. The pages are soggy and YELLOW and about to fall apart. They appear to be somewhat out of order.
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
battered bugle
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
stage makeup
sharp knife
roller skate
old lamp
oaken bucket
plaster pluto
pocket pager
human
You go north
gpt
A thin wash of light barely penetrates the cobwebs covering a small window high on the wall. Failing to reach it, you turn your attention to the door to the South with faded gold lettering on even more faded green paint.
It has a small, dingy transom above and dirty hand prints all
around.
human
Go east
gpt
Looking around, you see a spiral stairway leading up, a door around behind the stairs to the West, and the stage to the East
human
You go east
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
human
Go south
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go west
gpt
The curving steps to the apron are to the North, and the audience to the East.
There is a solid steel fire door built into the West wall.
human
You go east
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
You go south
gpt
You are now in a middle-ish aisle in the audience area.
You see a small scrap of parchment with a secret written on it.
human
You go south
gpt
You are at the lobby courtesy area. The auditorium is to the North. The well-appointed courtesy desk stands by the wall.
human
You go south
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The door to the South is locked
human
Go west
gpt
At the West end of the lobby, there is a grand stairway leading upward and a doorway to the South. You also see the snackbar to the West. There is a restroom door to the South.
human
Go upwards
gpt
You are standing at the top of a gently curving staircase leading down to the lobby. You see a small balcony to the East.
human
You go east
gpt
You find yourself in the balcony. You look down over the railing to the North, and see the entire audience and stage apron area. There is no one in sight and no sign of any activity. Looking around, you see a staircase to the West and a small storage closet to the East with a switch just inside the door.
Your seat (THEATER seat, that is) has folded into the upright
position
A wad of chewing gum is stuck to the bottom of the seat.
human
You cut the gum
gpt
You want to CUT the GUM with WHAT, pray tell?
human
You cut the gum with KNIFE
gpt
You want to CUT the GUM with WHAT, pray tell?
human
You cut the gum with the razor
gpt
You want to CUT the GUM with WHAT, pray tell?
human
You look around
gpt
You find yourself in the balcony. You look down over the railing to the North, and see the entire audience and stage apron area. There is no one in sight and no sign of any activity. Looking around, you see a staircase to the West and a small storage closet to the East with a switch just inside the door.
Your seat (THEATER seat, that is) has folded into the upright
position
A wad of chewing gum is stuck to the bottom of the seat.
human
You examine the pocket
gpt
It is a simple little device to forward important messages to you.
human
You look around
gpt
You find yourself in the balcony. You look down over the railing to the North, and see the entire audience and stage apron area. There is no one in sight and no sign of any activity. Looking around, you see a staircase to the West and a small storage closet to the East with a switch just inside the door.
Your seat (THEATER seat, that is) has folded into the upright
position
A wad of chewing gum is stuck to the bottom of the seat.
human
You examine the gum
gpt
This is a real big one.
human
You sit
gpt
Feeling the need to gather your wits (such as they are) about you, you sit back down for a moment to collect your thoughts. After mulling over your situation and coming up with a blank, you get back up. The seat bottom again retracts.
human
Break leg
gpt
Thank you. Same to you.
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
battered bugle
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
stage makeup
sharp knife
roller skate
old lamp
oaken bucket
plaster pluto
pocket pager
human
You wear the SKATE
gpt
You put on the skate.
human
Go west
gpt
You are standing at the top of a gently curving staircase leading down to the lobby. You see a small balcony to the East.
human
Go down
gpt
At the West end of the lobby, there is a grand stairway leading upward and a doorway to the South. You also see the snackbar to the West. There is a restroom door to the South.
human
Go east
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The door to the South is locked
human
You go to the north
gpt
You are at the lobby courtesy area. The auditorium is to the North. The well-appointed courtesy desk stands by the wall.
human
Go north
gpt
You are now in a middle-ish aisle in the audience area.
You see a small scrap of parchment with a secret written on it.
human
Go north
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
Go west
gpt
The curving steps to the apron are to the North, and the audience to the East.
There is a solid steel fire door built into the West wall.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
You go north
gpt
YAAAAEEEEEEEEOOOOOOUUUUUAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!

This is the center of the stage, closest to the audience, where all actors hope to take their big bows some day.
human
Go north
gpt
The center of the vast open stage area is strangely silent. It almost seems you can hear faint echoes of past performers. There is an elevator built into the stage floor. Luckily it is in the "UP" position now.
human
You go to the south
gpt
This is the center of the stage, closest to the audience, where all actors hope to take their big bows some day.
human
Go north
gpt
The center of the vast open stage area is strangely silent. It almost seems you can hear faint echoes of past performers. There is an elevator built into the stage floor. Luckily it is in the "UP" position now.
human
Go northwest
gpt
In the Corner of the offstage area, you see the top of an old wooden stairway.
human
You go downward
gpt
At the bottom of a stairway you see a doorway West and some smudged graffiti on the wall: "GLASS CUTS DIAMOND" and "DYSLEXICS OF THE WORLD, UNTIE!".
human
Go west
gpt
There are small piles of sawdust in the corners. You see a door to the East.
A hardened steel chain has one end built into the concrete wall.
There is an iron crowbar ( chained to the wall )
A gouged and battered woodworking table is against the Wall.
human
Go south
gpt
You see high shelves with unfinished repair projects and a storage room South.
A violin sits on the shelf waiting for its broken bridge to be repaired.
human
Go south
gpt
You step into a storage room. Small, useless scraps of wood and old hardware are lying about. A plank sits atop a particularly unstable pile of clutter.
It would turn the tables for you to get that plank down (and vice versa).
human
Yell
gpt
YAAAAEEEEEEEEOOOOOOUUUUUAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!
human
You kick the plank
gpt
Don't know how to kick here...
human
You pull the plank
gpt
You start toward the pile, but even the gentle breeze stirred up by your arms causes the pile to tremble and a shower of nuts, bolts and old painting materials makes you think better of that idea. You retreat to the far side of the room to rethink your strategy.
human
Kick
gpt
Don't know how to kick here...
human
You throw
gpt
What do you want to throw?
human
You shake plank
gpt
Don't know how to shake here...
human
Go north
gpt
You see high shelves with unfinished repair projects and a storage room South.
A violin sits on the shelf waiting for its broken bridge to be repaired.
human
You go north
gpt
There are small piles of sawdust in the corners. You see a door to the East.
A hardened steel chain has one end built into the concrete wall.
There is an iron crowbar ( chained to the wall )
A gouged and battered woodworking table is against the Wall.
human
You examine crowbar
gpt
It's in good shape and looks like it could do a job on anything it could reach.
human
You look at the table
gpt
It has seen a lot of use. Its heavy oak top has gouges from many a tool.
human
You take crowbar
gpt
You pick up the iron crowbar.
human
You go south
gpt
The crowbar, still chained to the wall, jerks back and clatters to the floor.

You see high shelves with unfinished repair projects and a storage room South.
A violin sits on the shelf waiting for its broken bridge to be repaired.
human
You wear the SKATE
gpt
You are already wearing the skate.
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
battered bugle
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
stage makeup
sharp knife
old lamp
oaken bucket
plaster pluto
pocket pager
You're wearing:
roller skate
human
You look at the makeup
gpt
There are a few sticks of very high quality professional heavy greasepaint in the kit. Just your skin tone, and a national brand label.
human
You go to the north
gpt
There are small piles of sawdust in the corners. You see a door to the East.
A hardened steel chain has one end built into the concrete wall.
There is an iron crowbar
A gouged and battered woodworking table is against the Wall.
human
You hit PLUTO with the crowbar
gpt
(Getting the crowbar first)
You pick up the iron crowbar. It only makes sense to attack living things.
human
You break pluto with crowbar
gpt
BREAK! Someone say BREAK? Great, I'll see you in ten minutes. Bye, bye. I'm back. Now, what were you saying? You wanted to BREAK the PLUTO? Don't know how to break here...
human
You hit the table with the crowbar
gpt
It only makes sense to attack living things.
human
You look under the table
gpt
It has seen a lot of use. Its heavy oak top has gouges from many a tool.
human
You look at the chain
gpt
It seems as if the janitor in this place doesn't trust anyone with his tools. There's no lock on the chain. It'd have to be cut to free anything from it.
human
You cut the chain
gpt
You want to CUT the CHAIN with WHAT, pray tell?
human
You cut the chain with KNIFE
gpt
You want to CUT the CHAIN with WHAT, pray tell?
human
You cut the chain knife
gpt
You want to CUT the CHAIN with WHAT, pray tell?
human
You cut the chain with the makeup
gpt
You want to CUT the CHAIN with WHAT, pray tell?
human
You cut the chain with saw
gpt
You want to CUT the CHAIN with WHAT, pray tell?
human
You go east
gpt
The crowbar, still chained to the wall, jerks back and clatters to the floor.

At the bottom of a stairway you see a doorway West and some smudged graffiti on the wall: "GLASS CUTS DIAMOND" and "DYSLEXICS OF THE WORLD, UNTIE!".
human
Go up
gpt
In the Corner of the offstage area, you see the top of an old wooden stairway.
human
Go east
gpt
The upstage area is dimly illuminated by streamers of light filtering down from the flyloft and work grid above. Specks of dust dance in the light.
An old work table leans and tilts at odd angles
human
Kick table
gpt
Don't know how to kick here...
human
You go east
gpt
You have wandered into the narrow stage-left wing space. The main stage is to the West. You can also see more wing space to the South. There is a ladder extending 80 feet upward into the gloom above.
human
You go to the south
gpt
This seems to be a small rest area that continues to the East in the middle of the wings. The main stage is to the West. The wings extend North and South.
There is an old soft drink machine in the corner
human
Go east
gpt
You squeeze between old flats (stage scenery) off-left (OFF the main stage playing area and to the actor's LEFT while facing the audience - a little theater terminology there).
At first you hardly notice a massive chair against the wall.
human
You go west
gpt
This seems to be a small rest area that continues to the East in the middle of the wings. The main stage is to the West. The wings extend North and South.
There is an old soft drink machine in the corner
human
Go south
gpt
Near the stage-left proscenium arch you notice something dark about the floor. Looking down, you see that it is a trap door - an OPEN trap door.
human
Go northwest
gpt
The center of the vast open stage area is strangely silent. It almost seems you can hear faint echoes of past performers. There is an elevator built into the stage floor. Luckily it is in the "UP" position now.
human
Go north
gpt
The upstage area is dimly illuminated by streamers of light filtering down from the flyloft and work grid above. Specks of dust dance in the light.
An old work table leans and tilts at odd angles
human
You look around
gpt
The upstage area is dimly illuminated by streamers of light filtering down from the flyloft and work grid above. Specks of dust dance in the light.
An old work table leans and tilts at odd angles
human
You examine table
gpt
It has seen better days. The legs are pulling loose, the top is warped, and it has had every conceivable shade of paint spilled on it over the years.
human
You examine the paint
gpt
There are a few sticks of very high quality professional heavy greasepaint in the kit. Just your skin tone, and a national brand label.
human
You go east
gpt
You have wandered into the narrow stage-left wing space. The main stage is to the West. You can also see more wing space to the South. There is a ladder extending 80 feet upward into the gloom above.
human
You wear the bucket
gpt
You put on the bucket.
human
Go upwards
gpt
You start briskly climbing the ladder, but about 20 feet up you realize what acrophobia is all about. After clinging to the ladder helplessly for a few hours, your arms finally give out and you fall back to the stage below.
human
You take the bucket
gpt
You pick up the oaken bucket.
human
You check what you're carrying
gpt
You're carrying:
battered bugle
dim bulb
long hotdog
stage makeup
sharp knife
old lamp
oaken bucket
plaster pluto
pocket pager
You're wearing:
roller skate
human
Light lamp
gpt
Finding a convenient wall outlet, you plug the lamp in and switch it on.

The lamp is now lit.
human
You take the lamp
gpt
You already have the lamp.
human
Go southwest
gpt
The center of the vast open stage area is strangely silent. It almost seems you can hear faint echoes of past performers. There is an elevator built into the stage floor. Luckily it is in the "UP" position now.
human
You go to the south-west
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
human
Go south
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go west
gpt
The curving steps to the apron are to the North, and the audience to the East.
There is a solid steel fire door built into the West wall.
human
You go west
gpt
Just as you step into the room, the fire door closes behind you, plunging you into inky blackness. You can't even find an electrical outlet. Oh, bother.
human
Light lamp
gpt
Finding a convenient wall outlet, you plug the lamp in and switch it on.

The lamp is now lit.
human
Look around
gpt
Just as you step into the room, the fire door closes behind you, plunging you into inky blackness. You can't even find an electrical outlet. Oh, bother.
human
You take the lamp
gpt
You already have the lamp.
human
You check what you're carrying
gpt
You're carrying:
battered bugle
dim bulb
long hotdog
stage makeup
sharp knife
old lamp
oaken bucket
plaster pluto
pocket pager
You're wearing:
roller skate
human
Look around
gpt
Just as you step into the room, the fire door closes behind you, plunging you into inky blackness. You can't even find an electrical outlet. Oh, bother.
human
Go east
gpt
The curving steps to the apron are to the North, and the audience to the East.
There is a solid steel fire door built into the West wall.
human
You go east
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
You go south
gpt
You are now in a middle-ish aisle in the audience area.
You see a small scrap of parchment with a secret written on it.
human
You go south
gpt
You are at the lobby courtesy area. The auditorium is to the North. The well-appointed courtesy desk stands by the wall.
human
You go south
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The door to the South is locked
human
Go east
gpt
The foyer widens out to the East and South.
An old vending machine stands against the wall
human
You go east
gpt
You see an open Dutch door to the North and other doors across the room to the South and Southwest.
human
Go north
gpt
It is dark. You can't see anything.
human
You move coat
gpt
A gentle tug causes the coat to slip slightly to one side. Through the eruption of moths you see that the coat is covering a doorway North. Pushing the coat to the side like a drape, you go through.

You have come across a store room. A stairway leads down. A closet is North.
A small magnesium box sits on the floor
human
You turn off bulb
gpt
Sorry about that, I was just fiddling around with one of your RAM chips and I think I accidently threw a DIP switch. I'll see if I can fix it... OK. Everythink is bAc/k to nornal no w. You can co&tinue wiFth the Game.

You have come across a store room. A stairway leads down. A closet is North.
A small magnesium box sits on the floor
The bulb is now off.
human
You turn off bulb
gpt
The bulb is already off.
human
You describe your surroundings
gpt
It is dark. You can't see anything.
human
You go downwards
gpt
Reaching the bottom of the stairs, you can see something massive to the West.
human
Go west
gpt
You squeeze past the gently hissing boiler. There is a maintenance walkway that runs beside the boiler toward the North. Stairs are to the East.
The boiler knocks and pounds - small jets of steam hiss from the seams.
The corroded safety valve spurts like a steam calliope. ( on top
the boiler
)
human
You examine the boiler
gpt
You hear the rush of flame in the firebox. The boiler spits and sputters as if the safety valve weren't working. It looks ready to blow at any second.
human
Break valve
gpt
BREAK! Someone say BREAK? Great, I'll see you in ten minutes. Bye, bye. I'm back. Now, what were you saying? You wanted to BREAK the VALVE? Don't know how to break here...
human
Kick valve
gpt
Don't know how to kick here...
human
Blow boiler
gpt
You do your best, opening and closing the safety valve, fiddling with levers and valves, but you seem unable to get anything out of the boiler at this time. Maybe, if you were to find some instructions or even a note about the boiler, you would know what to do.
human
You read the boiler
gpt
You can't read the boiler, so instead you just examine it. You hear the rush of flame in the firebox. The boiler spits and sputters as if the safety valve weren't working. It looks ready to blow at any second.
human
You look behind the boiler
gpt
You hear the rush of flame in the firebox. The boiler spits and sputters as if the safety valve weren't working. It looks ready to blow at any second.
human
You go to the east
gpt
Reaching the bottom of the stairs, you can see something massive to the West.
human
Go upward
gpt
It is dark. You can't see anything.
human
Go south
gpt
It is dark. You can't see anything.
human
You go south
gpt
Excuse me, but your pager is beeping.

You see an open Dutch door to the North and other doors across the room to the South and Southwest.
human
You answer the pager
gpt
That's odd, nothing but heavy breathing. Oh, I know who that is.
human
You go west
gpt
The foyer widens out to the East and South.
An old vending machine stands against the wall
human
Go west
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The door to the South is locked
human
You examine the door
gpt
It is a substantial door with a substantial double cylinder dead bolt lock. There is an official looking plaque on the front of the door.
human
You examine the lock
gpt
It is a substantial door with a substantial double cylinder dead bolt lock. There is an official looking plaque on the front of the door.
human
You read the lock
gpt
"JANITORS CLOSET"
human
You read the plaque
gpt
"JANITORS CLOSET"
human
Go east
gpt
The foyer widens out to the East and South.
An old vending machine stands against the wall
human
You break the machine
gpt
BREAK! Someone say BREAK? Great, I'll see you in ten minutes. Bye, bye. I'm back. Now, what were you saying? You wanted to BREAK the MACHINE? Don't know how to break here...
human
Break glass
gpt
BREAK! Someone say BREAK? Great, I'll see you in ten minutes. Bye, bye. I'm back. Now, what were you saying? You wanted to BREAK the GLASS? Don't know how to break here...
human
You look around
gpt
The foyer widens out to the East and South.
An old vending machine stands against the wall
human
Go west
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The door to the South is locked
human
You go to the north
gpt
You are at the lobby courtesy area. The auditorium is to the North. The well-appointed courtesy desk stands by the wall.
human
Go north
gpt
You are now in a middle-ish aisle in the audience area.
You see a small scrap of parchment with a secret written on it.
human
Go north
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
You look down
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
Go east
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the center of the stage, closest to the audience, where all actors hope to take their big bows some day.
human
Go north
gpt
The center of the vast open stage area is strangely silent. It almost seems you can hear faint echoes of past performers. There is an elevator built into the stage floor. Luckily it is in the "UP" position now.
human
You go east
gpt
You find yourself in the library. The shelves are mostly empty now. The stage elevator is in a small alcove to the West and a short passage is to the South.
human
You go to the south
gpt
Looking around, you see that the room is bare. You see the Library North
There are sliding elevator doors on the East wall
There is a locked door on the West wall.
human
You play the BUGLE
gpt
You wet your lips, throw back your head and blow for all you're worth. A shower of cockroaches and spider webs flies out the bell along with a stream of notes that would make Sousa gasp.
human
You check what you're carrying
gpt
You're carrying:
battered bugle
dim bulb
long hotdog
stage makeup
sharp knife
old lamp
oaken bucket
plaster pluto
pocket pager
You're wearing:
roller skate
human
Go north
gpt
You find yourself in the library. The shelves are mostly empty now. The stage elevator is in a small alcove to the West and a short passage is to the South.
human
Go up
gpt
The center of the vast open stage area is strangely silent. It almost seems you can hear faint echoes of past performers. There is an elevator built into the stage floor. Luckily it is in the "UP" position now.
human
Go east
gpt
It is dark. You can't see anything.
human
You examine the machine
gpt
Amazingly, the machine seems to still be operational. There is a coin slot, two back-lit message panels (only one of which seems to be lighted), and the small ledge where the sodas would come out.
human
You read the panels
gpt
"Soft Drinks - 25 cents" - Hmm, must be an OLD machine.
human
You look at the ledge
gpt
Amazingly, the machine seems to still be operational. There is a coin slot, two back-lit message panels (only one of which seems to be lighted), and the small ledge where the sodas would come out.
human
Shake machine
gpt
Don't know how to shake here...
human
Kick machine
gpt
Don't know how to kick here...
human
You hit the machine
gpt
It only makes sense to attack living things.
human
You look under the machine
gpt
Amazingly, the machine seems to still be operational. There is a coin slot, two back-lit message panels (only one of which seems to be lighted), and the small ledge where the sodas would come out.
human
You break the machine
gpt
BREAK! Someone say BREAK? Great, I'll see you in ten minutes. Bye, bye. I'm back. Now, what were you saying? You wanted to BREAK the MACHINE? Don't know how to break here...
human
You look behind the machine
gpt
Amazingly, the machine seems to still be operational. There is a coin slot, two back-lit message panels (only one of which seems to be lighted), and the small ledge where the sodas would come out.
human
Examine button
gpt
Amazingly, the machine seems to still be operational. There is a coin slot, two back-lit message panels (only one of which seems to be lighted), and the small ledge where the sodas would come out.
human
You open the machine
gpt
The machine is already open.
human
You look in machine
gpt
Amazingly, the machine seems to still be operational. There is a coin slot, two back-lit message panels (only one of which seems to be lighted), and the small ledge where the sodas would come out.
human
You go west
gpt
The center of the vast open stage area is strangely silent. It almost seems you can hear faint echoes of past performers. There is an elevator built into the stage floor. Luckily it is in the "UP" position now.
human
You go to the south-west
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
human
You go west
gpt
Looking around, you see a spiral stairway leading up, a door around behind the stairs to the West, and the stage to the East
human
Go upwards
gpt
At the South end of a hall, there are doorways to the West and the South and the top of a narrow spiral stairway.
The door to the dressing room has no knob.
human
You examine the door
gpt
It doesn't seem to actually be locked. You just can't open it without a knob.
human
Go south
gpt
You find yourself in the men's dressing room.
There is a dressing table against the wall
There is a small drawer ( in the dressing table)
human
You examine the mirror
gpt
The table has a mirror and a small drawer. There is nothing lying on the table. A quick search shows that there is nothing behind nor under it. There is something scribbled on the mirror with lipstick.
human
You read the mirror
gpt
"THE MAKEUP THEY GIVE YOU IN THIS PLACE WOULD GIVE ZITS TO WROUGHT IRON!"
human
Break mirror
gpt
BREAK! Someone say BREAK? Great, I'll see you in ten minutes. Bye, bye. I'm back. Now, what were you saying? You wanted to BREAK the MIRROR? Don't know how to break here...
human
Go north
gpt
At the South end of a hall, there are doorways to the West and the South and the top of a narrow spiral stairway.
The door to the dressing room has no knob.
human
Go east
gpt
The hall continues to the West and South. There's an open door to the North.
human
Go north
gpt
As you enter the room, you notice your old friend, the genie, snoozing in the corner. At the sound of your footsteps, he stirs and groggily undergoes three quick transmutations. Finally settling on a solid form, he rubs his eyes and says, "For my first wish, I want something to WEAR."

You have found the "Green Room" - the lounge where actors wait between scenes.
The genie stands in a cloud of greasy smoke.
human
You give the SKATE to genie
gpt
With a semi-logical motion, the genie turns the SKATE inside-out, handing you a medium rare STEAK, saying, "Eat up, then meet me at the CLAWKAT with a TRACE."

You have found the "Green Room" - the lounge where actors wait between scenes.
human
You examine the steak
gpt
I don't want to talk about it. I'm on a diet. Luckily, you're only a fictional character in a computer game. You don't have to worry about things like that. Enjoy!
human
You eat the steak
gpt
Despite your best intentions, you wolf down the entire steak in only 4-1/3 bites. Then you notice the fortune cookie that came with it.
human
You look at the Cookie
gpt
If you can believe everything else that's happened, you can believe this too.
human
You read Cookie
gpt
You can't read the cookie, so instead you just examine it. If you can believe everything else that's happened, you can believe this too.
human
You eat the Cookie
gpt
You eat the fortune cookie.
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
battered bugle
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
stage makeup
sharp knife
old lamp
oaken bucket
plaster pluto
pocket pager
human
You open the Cookie
gpt
You have opened the cookie.
Inside, you see the following:
paper fortune ( in the broken pieces )
human
You read the fortune
gpt
"YOUR FORTUNE MAY RIDE ON YOUR WEIGHT." Must be for some sumo wrestler.
human
Look around
gpt
You have found the "Green Room" - the lounge where actors wait between scenes.
human
You go south
gpt
The hall continues to the West and South. There's an open door to the North.
human
Go south
gpt
The hall ends with doorways to the South and the West and a ladder built into the East wall leads up through an access hatch into the ceiling.
human
Go west
gpt
Looking around, you see that this is where props (items small enough to be carried around on stage - guns, books, pencils, etc.) are stored.
An oddly decorated magicians table sits in the corner
There is a very convincing 24 carat ring. ( hanging on a wall peg)
human
You examine table
gpt
This is a perfectly ordinary magicians table, as magicians tables go. Maybe a little TOO perfectly ordinary. It has the required black velvet draping, felt square on top, and golden symbols - like some almost familiar language - decorating the hem.
human
You take the ring
gpt
You pick up the solitaire ring.
human
You examine ring
gpt
A simple yet tasteful setting - a single, faceted stone in a 4 prong base.
human
You wear the ring
gpt
You put on the ring.
human
You read the table
gpt
At first you can't make out the meaning of the hem's decorations.
Then as you start walking around to the other side of the table, it hits you...Its written upside down. Clumsily standing on your head, you make out the repeating legend, "..ACEPRIZEDPOSSIONONTABLEPLACEPRIZEDPOSSIONONTABLEPL..."
human
You put the ring on the table
gpt
What do you know, a REAL magic table! The RING vanishes before your eyes. You then hear a thump, like something hitting the floor back toward the lobby.
human
You put the pager on the table
gpt
What do you know, a REAL magic table! The PAGER vanishes before your eyes. You then hear a thump, like something hitting the floor back toward the lobby.
human
You go to the east
gpt
The hall ends with doorways to the South and the West and a ladder built into the East wall leads up through an access hatch into the ceiling.
human
You go north
gpt
The hall continues to the West and South. There's an open door to the North.
human
Go west
gpt
At the South end of a hall, there are doorways to the West and the South and the top of a narrow spiral stairway.
The door to the dressing room has no knob.
human
Go down
gpt
Looking around, you see a spiral stairway leading up, a door around behind the stairs to the West, and the stage to the East
human
You go east
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
human
Go south
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go west
gpt
The curving steps to the apron are to the North, and the audience to the East.
There is a solid steel fire door built into the West wall.
human
You go east
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
You go south
gpt
You are now in a middle-ish aisle in the audience area.
You see a small scrap of parchment with a secret written on it.
human
You go south
gpt
You are at the lobby courtesy area. The auditorium is to the North. The well-appointed courtesy desk stands by the wall.
There is a small pocket pager.
human
Go north
gpt
You are now in a middle-ish aisle in the audience area.
You see a small scrap of parchment with a secret written on it.
human
Go north
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
Go west
gpt
The curving steps to the apron are to the North, and the audience to the East.
There is a solid steel fire door built into the West wall.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the center of the stage, closest to the audience, where all actors hope to take their big bows some day.
human
Go west
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
human
You go west
gpt
Looking around, you see a spiral stairway leading up, a door around behind the stairs to the West, and the stage to the East
human
Go upwards
gpt
At the South end of a hall, there are doorways to the West and the South and the top of a narrow spiral stairway.
The door to the dressing room has no knob.
human
Go east
gpt
The hall continues to the West and South. There's an open door to the North.
human
Go south
gpt
The hall ends with doorways to the South and the West and a ladder built into the East wall leads up through an access hatch into the ceiling.
human
You go to the south
gpt
Garment racks line the walls. There is a definite smell of well worn clothing.
A name brand SCUBA suit lies dripping ( on the floor )
human
You examine the scuba
gpt
A wet suit and Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus with full tanks.
human
You read it
gpt
"AMITY SURPLUS"
human
You take the suit
gpt
You pick up the scuba suit.
human
Look around
gpt
Garment racks line the walls. There is a definite smell of well worn clothing.
human
Go north
gpt
The hall ends with doorways to the South and the West and a ladder built into the East wall leads up through an access hatch into the ceiling.
human
You go west
gpt
Looking around, you see that this is where props (items small enough to be carried around on stage - guns, books, pencils, etc.) are stored.
An oddly decorated magicians table sits in the corner
human
You go to the east
gpt
The hall ends with doorways to the South and the West and a ladder built into the East wall leads up through an access hatch into the ceiling.
human
You go upward
gpt
The catwalk allows the techs access to the stage lighting hung above the audience ceiling. You bend low to crawl along, trying not to think about the 30 foot drop through the flimsy structure if you should loose your footing.
human
Go east
gpt
The catwalk continues West and East. The boards creak under your feet. Looking down, you see a dangerous SAG.
human
Go east
gpt
At the East end of the catwalk you find a short ladder leading up to the roof.
human
Go up
gpt
The afternoon sun bakes the theater roof. Looking over the sides, you see nothing but deserted streets in all directions. There is an open hatchway.
You see a rainsoaked page from some book lying on the roof.
human
Examine page
gpt
It has been out in the weather so long, it has almost melted into the roof.
human
You read the page
gpt
It's a page from ALI BABA AND THE FORTY THIEVES, too rainsoaked to read.
human
Go north
gpt
You have come to the Northern edge of the roof. Most of the way to the North is blocked by the wall that encloses the high flyloft over the main stage area. There is a short set of steps (also North) that lead to a narrow upper roof.
There is a heavy packing crate
human
Examine crate
gpt
It is a large wooden packing crate with a heavy lid.
human
Open crate
gpt
You want to OPEN the CRATE with WHAT, pray tell?
human
Go west
gpt
You suddenly bolt for the roof edge and freedom! With a graceful Grande Jete', you succeed, alighting daintily on the street below. Looking around, you realize that you are in a dark, featureless void with nothing substantial beneath your feet. Realizing that you have just gone outside the programed area of the game, you meekly climb back to "Room 32 - Theater Roof"

You have come to the Northern edge of the roof. Most of the way to the North is blocked by the wall that encloses the high flyloft over the main stage area. There is a short set of steps (also North) that lead to a narrow upper roof.
There is a heavy packing crate
human
You go to the north
gpt
You've reached the roof over the wings. The hot sun makes you neck prickly. You see the top of an air shaft with a ladder leading down. There is a double-hung casement window in the wall to the West.
A packrat has emerged from a crack in the wall
human
You trade the pager to the packrat
gpt
The packrat carefully inspects the PAGER that you offer, then somehow stuffs it into a tiny crack in the wall. He darts toward the wall himself, pausing only long enough to throw a small object back to you, then vanishes.

You've reached the roof over the wings. The hot sun makes you neck prickly. You see the top of an air shaft with a ladder leading down. There is a double-hung casement window in the wall to the West.
There is nice E flat valve trumpet
human
You take the trumpet
gpt
You pick up the valve trumpet.
human
You play the trumpet
gpt
Carefully checking the spit valve, you put lips to mouthpiece and blow.
human
You look at the window
gpt
The window is not locked. It would be large enough to crawl through, but a few determined tugs show you that it is stuck tight. Looking through, you can see the widely-spaced steel beams that make up the grid over the stage.
human
You kick the window
gpt
Don't know how to kick here...
human
You break the window
gpt
BREAK! Someone say BREAK? Great, I'll see you in ten minutes. Bye, bye. I'm back. Now, what were you saying? You wanted to BREAK the WINDOW? Don't know how to break here...
human
You cut the window
gpt
Trying to cut the window with that would only scrape off some dirt.
human
You cut the window with the ring
gpt
Trying to cut the window with that RING would only scrape off some dirt.
human
You cut the ring with the window
gpt
You want to CUT the RING with WHAT, pray tell?
human
You cut the window with KNIFE
gpt
Trying to cut the window with that KNIFE would only scrape off some dirt.
human
Go downward
gpt
You have come to a central gallery opening onto eight small rooms.
You hear strange yells, mumbles, cackles, screams and mad ravings coming from the rooms.
An old woman dressed in a zoo keeper's uniform looks up at you.
human
You look at the woman
gpt
She spits in the corner and says."You know, not many people come down this way any more. A lot fewer go back. These rooms hold about the nastiest bunch of characters you'd want to tangle with. Try 'em if you like. Ain't no skin off my nose." She then settles back in her chair to watch.
human
You hit woman
gpt
You attack that poor defenseless WOMAN again and I'm calling 9-1-1!
human
Go north
gpt
A HUNGRY man (and woman) eating plant is creeping toward you.
human
You examine the plant
gpt
It stands over 9 feet tall. The main pod is covered with multi-colored warts, and has jaws big enough to walk into (if you were so inclined). Gnarled vines extend into the entire room and are slowly inching toward you.
human
You go south
gpt
The plant blocks your way.
human
You cut the plant with KNIFE
gpt
You want to CUT the PLANT with WHAT, pray tell?

The plant seems to be getting angrier.
human
You kill the plant
gpt
You attack the plant with your bare hands, but it evades your attack. The plant seems to be getting angrier.
human
You enter the plant
gpt
You can't enter anything here.
The plant suddenly attacks you!
You try to defend yourself, but the plant kills you anyhow.

 $You$ have died! 

Your score is 750 (out of 19900 possible). You have visited 73 locations (out of 117 in the game)
human
You go to the north-east
gpt
You are in a small side room. The exits all lead back to the main gallery.
An insane barber is motioning to you to come sit in his chair.
human
You examine the barber
gpt
His red eyes are sunk into grayed sockets and his arms are crusted with the blood of previous customers. In his right hand he brandishes a gleaming, silver-handled straight razor. "You are next," he snarls.
human
You give KNIFE to the barber
gpt
You can't read the knife, so instead you just examine it. It is a large bread knife with a serrated blade.
human
You go to the southwest
gpt
The barber blocks your way.
human
You kill the barber
gpt
You attack the barber with your bare hands, but he evades your attack.
human
You examine the razor
gpt
His red eyes are sunk into grayed sockets and his arms are crusted with the blood of previous customers. In his right hand he brandishes a gleaming, silver-handled straight razor. "You are next," he snarls.
human
You check what you're carrying
gpt
You're carrying:
battered bugle dim bulb (Providing light) long hotdog stage makeup sharp knife old lamp oaken bucket plaster pluto scuba suit fortune cookie
There is a fortune ( in the broken pieces )
valve trumpet You're wearing: solitaire ring
human
Kiss barber
gpt
You pass out from the pressure of waiting for the inevitable attack. You come to in the main gallery as the zookeeper snorts. "Must be goin' soft in my old age. But watch out for the Avocado, I ain't goin' near it to grab you out!"

You have come to a central gallery opening onto eight small rooms.
You hear strange yells, mumbles, cackles, screams and mad ravings coming from the rooms.
An old woman dressed in a zoo keeper's uniform looks up at you.
human
You examine Avocado
gpt
The zookeeper looks up and says, "Try a room - one's as bad as the next."

You don't see any avocado here.
human
Go east
gpt
You are in a small side room. The exits all lead back to the main gallery.
A pirate captain confronts you, waving a cutlass.
human
You look at the captain
gpt
He is wears a long violet coat over a lacey shirt and black knee britches and sports an enormously oversized hat with a pink ostrich plume. In his right hand he waves a sinister cutlass and he has a HOOK in place of a left hand.
human
You examine the hook
gpt
He is wears a long violet coat over a lacey shirt and black knee britches and sports an enormously oversized hat with a pink ostrich plume. In his right hand he waves a sinister cutlass and he has a HOOK in place of a left hand.
human
You give ring to the pirate
gpt
The PIRATE gives a quick glance at the RING, then tosses it back.
human
You take the ring
gpt
You pick up the solitaire ring.
human
Go west
gpt
The captain blocks your way.
human
You kill the pirate
gpt
You pass out from the pressure of waiting for the inevitable attack. You come to in the main gallery as the zookeeper snorts. "Must be goin' soft in my old age. But watch out for the Avocado, I ain't goin' near it to grab you out!"

You have come to a central gallery opening onto eight small rooms.
You hear strange yells, mumbles, cackles, screams and mad ravings coming from the rooms.
An old woman dressed in a zoo keeper's uniform looks up at you.
human
Go southeast
gpt
You are in a small side room. The exits all lead back to the main gallery.
A witch turns from her cauldron and raises her gnarled hands ominously.
human
You look at the witch
gpt
Probably just the kind of old crone who would go around turning people into frogs (or toads). She looks you over approvingly and starts gesturing and muttering an incantation. You feel your eyes starting to bulge
human
You look at cauldron
gpt
Probably just the kind of old crone who would go around turning people into frogs (or toads). She looks you over approvingly and starts gesturing and muttering an incantation. You feel your eyes starting to bulge
human
You play the BUGLE
gpt
You wet your lips, throw back your head and blow for all you're worth. A shower of cockroaches and spider webs flies out the bell along with a stream of notes that would make Sousa gasp.
human
You give the BUGLE to the witch
gpt
The WITCH gives a quick glance at the BUGLE, then tosses it back.
human
You take BUGLE
gpt
You already have the bugle.
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
battered bugle dim bulb (Providing light) long hotdog stage makeup sharp knife old lamp oaken bucket plaster pluto solitaire ring scuba suit fortune cookie
There is a fortune ( in the broken pieces )
valve trumpet
human
You kill the witch
gpt
You attack the witch with your bare hands, but she evades your attack.
human
Kiss witch
gpt
You pass out from the pressure of waiting for the inevitable attack. You come to in the main gallery as the zookeeper snorts. "Must be goin' soft in my old age. But watch out for the Avocado, I ain't goin' near it to grab you out!"

You have come to a central gallery opening onto eight small rooms.
You hear strange yells, mumbles, cackles, screams and mad ravings coming from the rooms.
An old woman dressed in a zoo keeper's uniform looks up at you.
human
Go south
gpt
You are in a small side room. The exits all lead back to the main gallery.
The theater janitor was looking around the room. Hearing you, he looks up.
human
Examine janitor
gpt
He was looking for something, but has now turned his attention to you. He appears to have guessed that you know more about him than he cares to have made public. Chomping on his cigar, he rolls up his sleeves and heads toward you.
human
You kill the janitor
gpt
You attack the janitor with your bare hands, but he evades your attack.
human
You give the ring to the janitor
gpt
You can't read the ring, so instead you just examine it. A simple yet tasteful setting - a single, faceted stone in a 4 prong base.
human
You go north
gpt
The janitor blocks your way.
human
You wait for a while
gpt
You pass out from the pressure of waiting for the inevitable attack. You come to in the main gallery as the zookeeper snorts. "Must be goin' soft in my old age. But watch out for the Avocado, I ain't goin' near it to grab you out!"

You have come to a central gallery opening onto eight small rooms.
You hear strange yells, mumbles, cackles, screams and mad ravings coming from the rooms.
An old woman dressed in a zoo keeper's uniform looks up at you.
human
Go southwest
gpt
You are in a small side room. The exits all lead back to the main gallery.
You come face to face with the drama critic who panned your last
three shows.
human
You examine the critic
gpt
This is the guy you always suspected was out to get you. Now you are sure of it. He grins maniacally and comes at you with poison pen raised.
human
You play the BUGLE
gpt
You wet your lips, throw back your head and blow for all you're worth. A shower of cockroaches and spider webs flies out the bell along with a stream of notes that would make Sousa gasp.
human
You kick the bucket
gpt
What a quaint sense of humor. For a second there, I was half tempted to honor your request. However, I am amused by your antics and wish to see more of them. I shall let you go with only a bruised toe.
human
You kill the critic
gpt
You attack the critic with your bare hands, but he evades your attack.
human
You throw KNIFE
gpt
You throw the knife.
human
You take KNIFE
gpt
You pick up the sharp knife.
human
You throw KNIFE at the critic
gpt
You pass out from the pressure of waiting for the inevitable attack. You come to in the main gallery as the zookeeper snorts. "Must be goin' soft in my old age. But watch out for the Avocado, I ain't goin' near it to grab you out!"

You have come to a central gallery opening onto eight small rooms.
You hear strange yells, mumbles, cackles, screams and mad ravings coming from the rooms.
An old woman dressed in a zoo keeper's uniform looks up at you.
human
You examine KNIFE
gpt
"If you'd get rid of a few of these characters, it'd make my job a lot easier."

It is a large bread knife with a serrated blade.
human
Go west
gpt
You are in a small side room. The exits all lead back to the main gallery.
This guy looks just like your agent (The one you haven't seen
lately).
human
You look at the agent
gpt
Now you know this must be some kind of weird nightmare. Your own agent is after you. He is rolling up a stack of your head shots and publicity releases and seems intent on using them as a club.
human
You go to the east
gpt
The agent blocks your way.
human
Hit agent
gpt
You attack the agent with your bare hands, but he evades your attack.
human
You hit the agent with KNIFE
gpt
You strike at the agent with the knife, but your weapon bounces off of him harmlessly
human
You hit the agent with the trumpet
gpt
You strike at the agent with the trumpet, but your weapon bounces off of him harmlessly
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
battered bugle dim bulb (Providing light) long hotdog stage makeup
old lamp oaken bucket plaster pluto solitaire ring scuba suit fortune cookie
There is a fortune ( in the broken pieces )
human
You hit the agent with PLUTO
gpt
You strike at the agent with the pluto, but your weapon bounces off of him harmlessly
human
You wait for a while
gpt
You pass out from the pressure of waiting for the inevitable attack. You come to in the main gallery as the zookeeper snorts. "Must be goin' soft in my old age. But watch out for the Avocado, I ain't goin' near it to grab you out!"

You have come to a central gallery opening onto eight small rooms.
You hear strange yells, mumbles, cackles, screams and mad ravings coming from the rooms.
An old woman dressed in a zoo keeper's uniform looks up at you.
human
You go to the northwest
gpt
You are in a small side room. The exits all lead back to the main gallery.
Oh, great, now you find Helen Hipclicks, the worlds most conceited actress.
human
You examine Helen
gpt
This is the prima donna who's edged you out of more good parts than you care to think about. Now she's coming right at you waving her scrapbook. Either she's going to bore you to death with her clippings, or she means to attack you.
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
battered bugle dim bulb (Providing light) long hotdog stage makeup
old lamp oaken bucket solitaire ring scuba suit fortune cookie
There is a fortune ( in the broken pieces )
human
You hit Helen with the bucket
gpt
You strike at the helen with the bucket, but your weapon bounces off of her harmlessly
human
You describe your surroundings
gpt
You are in a small side room. The exits all lead back to the main gallery.
There is that famous old oaken bucket
Oh, great, now you find Helen Hipclicks, the worlds most conceited actress.
human
You take the bucket
gpt
You pick up the oaken bucket.
human
You kill Helen
gpt
You attack the helen with your bare hands, but she evades your attack.
human
You examine scrapbook
gpt
You pass out from the pressure of waiting for the inevitable attack. You come to in the main gallery as the zookeeper snorts. "Must be goin' soft in my old age. But watch out for the Avocado, I ain't goin' near it to grab you out!"

You have come to a central gallery opening onto eight small rooms.
You hear strange yells, mumbles, cackles, screams and mad ravings coming from the rooms.
An old woman dressed in a zoo keeper's uniform looks up at you.
human
Go north
gpt
A HUNGRY man (and woman) eating plant is creeping toward you.
human
You eat the plant
gpt
Either you are very hungry or very, very sick.
human
You eat Avocado
gpt
Either you are very hungry or very, very sick.
human
You look at Avocado
gpt
It stands over 9 feet tall. The main pod is covered with multi-colored warts, and has jaws big enough to walk into (if you were so inclined). Gnarled vines extend into the entire room and are slowly inching toward you. The plant seems to be getting angrier.
human
You look at the vines
gpt
It stands over 9 feet tall. The main pod is covered with multi-colored warts, and has jaws big enough to walk into (if you were so inclined). Gnarled vines extend into the entire room and are slowly inching toward you. The plant seems to be getting angrier.
human
Examine pod
gpt
It stands over 9 feet tall. The main pod is covered with multi-colored warts, and has jaws big enough to walk into (if you were so inclined). Gnarled vines extend into the entire room and are slowly inching toward you. The plant suddenly attacks you!
You try to defend yourself, but the plant kills you anyhow.

 $You$ have died! 

Your score is 20 (out of 19900 possible). You have visited 80 locations (out of 117 in the game)
human
Go upwards
gpt
You've reached the roof over the wings. The hot sun makes you neck prickly. You see the top of an air shaft with a ladder leading down. There is a double-hung casement window in the wall to the West.
human
You go to the east
gpt
You suddenly bolt for the roof edge and freedom! With a graceful Grande Jete', you succeed, alighting daintily on the street below. Looking around, you realize that you are in a dark, featureless void with nothing substantial beneath your feet. Realizing that you have just gone outside the programed area of the game, you meekly climb back to "Room 56 - Theater Roof"

You've reached the roof over the wings. The hot sun makes you neck prickly. You see the top of an air shaft with a ladder leading down. There is a double-hung casement window in the wall to the West.
human
Go south
gpt
Sorry about that, I was just fiddling around with one of your RAM chips and I think I accidently threw a DIP switch. I'll see if I can fix it... OK. Everythink is bAc/k to nornal no w. You can co&tinue wiFth the Game.

You've reached the roof over the wings. The hot sun makes you neck prickly. You see the top of an air shaft with a ladder leading down. There is a double-hung casement window in the wall to the West.

You have come to the Northern edge of the roof. Most of the way to the North is blocked by the wall that encloses the high flyloft over the main stage area. There is a short set of steps (also North) that lead to a narrow upper roof.
There is a heavy packing crate
human
You take the crate
gpt
You pick up the packing crate.
human
You go south
gpt
The afternoon sun bakes the theater roof. Looking over the sides, you see nothing but deserted streets in all directions. There is an open hatchway.
You see a rainsoaked page from some book lying on the roof.
human
Go downward
gpt
At the East end of the catwalk you find a short ladder leading up to the roof.
human
Go west
gpt
Starting across the catwalk, you notice a familiar smell. Whirling around, you see the genie splashing CAMEL #5 cologne under his red white and blue arms. Rebuttoning his shirt, he says, "I've taken a liking to you, so tell you what - drop what you're doing and bring me something to PLAY for my second wish and you may live long enough to have the honor of granting my third wish some day."
human
You drop the crate
gpt
You drop the crate.
human
You give the BUGLE to the genie
gpt
Nonchalantly taking the BUGLE, he reaches his arm into the bell and then yanks. The instrument seems to twist back into itself and spiral into - nothing. Winking his eye, he again vanishes.

At the East end of the catwalk you find a short ladder leading up to the roof.
There is a heavy packing crate
human
You give the trumpet to GENIE
gpt
The GENIE gives a quick glance at the TRUMPET, then tosses it back. "I never could play a trumpet."
human
You take the trumpet
gpt
You already have the trumpet.
human
You check what you're carrying
gpt
You're carrying:
battered bugle dim bulb (Providing light) long hotdog stage makeup sharp knife old lamp oaken bucket plaster pluto scuba suit fortune cookie
There is a fortune ( in the broken pieces )
valve trumpet You're wearing: solitaire ring
human
You give the BUGLE to GENIE
gpt
Nonchalantly taking the BUGLE, he reaches his arm into the bell and then yanks. The instrument seems to twist back into itself and spiral into - nothing. Winking his eye, he again vanishes.

At the East end of the catwalk you find a short ladder leading up to the roof.
There is a heavy packing crate
human
You take the crate
gpt
You pick up the packing crate.
human
Go west
gpt
The catwalk continues West and East. There is a firm BULGE in the boards, and a mysterious wisp of GAS just dissipating above.
human
Go west
gpt
The catwalk allows the techs access to the stage lighting hung above the audience ceiling. You bend low to crawl along, trying not to think about the 30 foot drop through the flimsy structure if you should loose your footing.
human
Go downwards
gpt
The hall ends with doorways to the South and the West and a ladder built into the East wall leads up through an access hatch into the ceiling.
human
You go north
gpt
The hall continues to the West and South. There's an open door to the North.
human
Go west
gpt
At the South end of a hall, there are doorways to the West and the South and the top of a narrow spiral stairway.
The door to the dressing room has no knob.
human
Go down
gpt
Looking around, you see a spiral stairway leading up, a door around behind the stairs to the West, and the stage to the East
human
You go east
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
human
You go north
gpt
There is an unpainted red brick wall to the West.
A thin ray of light creeps in under the stage door.
human
You go to the north
gpt
In the Corner of the offstage area, you see the top of an old wooden stairway.
human
You go downward
gpt
At the bottom of a stairway you see a doorway West and some smudged graffiti on the wall: "GLASS CUTS DIAMOND" and "DYSLEXICS OF THE WORLD, UNTIE!".
human
Go west
gpt
There are small piles of sawdust in the corners. You see a door to the East.
A hardened steel chain has one end built into the concrete wall.
There is an iron crowbar
A gouged and battered woodworking table is against the Wall.
human
You open the crate with the crowbar
gpt
You pound and jab at the lid until it finally loosens, then you push it aside.

There are small piles of sawdust in the corners. You see a door to the East.
A hardened steel chain has one end built into the concrete wall.
There is an iron crowbar
A gouged and battered woodworking table is against the Wall.
human
Examine crate
gpt
DOG GONE, It's empty! (Don't you wish I would make the clues a little easier?)
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light) long hotdog stage makeup sharp knife packing crate old lamp oaken bucket plaster pluto scuba suit fortune cookie
There is a fortune ( in the broken pieces )
valve trumpet You're wearing: solitaire ring
human
You look in the crate
gpt
DOG GONE, It's empty! (Don't you wish I would make the clues a little easier?)
human
You drop the crate
gpt
You drop the crate.
human
You get on crate
gpt
You pick up the packing crate.
human
Open crate
gpt
You want to OPEN the CRATE with WHAT, pray tell?
human
Examine crate
gpt
DOG GONE, It's empty! (Don't you wish I would make the clues a little easier?)
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light) long hotdog stage makeup sharp knife packing crate old lamp oaken bucket plaster pluto scuba suit fortune cookie
There is a fortune ( in the broken pieces )
valve trumpet You're wearing: solitaire ring
human
You put KNIFE in the crate
gpt
You place the knife in the crate.
human
Examine crate
gpt
DOG GONE, It's empty! (Don't you wish I would make the clues a little easier?)
human
You take all from crate
gpt
You pick up the iron crowbar.
human
You take KNIFE
gpt
You pick up the sharp knife.
human
You put the crowbar in the crate
gpt
You place the crowbar in the crate.
human
You go east
gpt
The crowbar, still chained to the wall, jerks back and clatters to the floor.

At the bottom of a stairway you see a doorway West and some smudged graffiti on the wall: "GLASS CUTS DIAMOND" and "DYSLEXICS OF THE WORLD, UNTIE!".
human
Examine crate
gpt
DOG GONE, It's empty! (Don't you wish I would make the clues a little easier?)
human
Go west
gpt
There are small piles of sawdust in the corners. You see a door to the East.
A hardened steel chain has one end built into the concrete wall.
There is an iron crowbar
A gouged and battered woodworking table is against the Wall.
human
You break the crate with the crowbar
gpt
BREAK! Someone say BREAK? Great, I'll see you in ten minutes. Bye, bye. I'm back. Now, what were you saying? You wanted to BREAK the CRATE? Don't know how to break here...
human
Go south
gpt
You see high shelves with unfinished repair projects and a storage room South.
A violin sits on the shelf waiting for its broken bridge to be repaired.
human
You throw the crate at the VIOLIN
gpt
The crate bounces off the violin.
human
You take the crate
gpt
You pick up the packing crate.
human
Go south
gpt
You step into a storage room. Small, useless scraps of wood and old hardware are lying about. A plank sits atop a particularly unstable pile of clutter.
It would turn the tables for you to get that plank down (and vice versa).
human
You throw crate at the plank
gpt
The crate bounces off the plank.
human
You take the crate
gpt
You pick up the packing crate.
human
%
gpt
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| /\ |
| |               S O S               | |
| |                                   | |
| |         Son Of Stagefright        | |
| |             The SEQUEL            | |
| |   A pleasant day at the theatre   | |
| |     in three paranatural acts     | |
| |      c 1989 by Mike McCauley      | |
| \/ | \=======================================/
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S.O.S. Son of Stagefright, the SEQUEL
c 1989 Mike McCauley Distributed as
ShareWare  -  Not Public Domain

This is your big day. You've studied method acting, improv, mime, dance, movement, CPR and all the rest and now you're itching to take your place down center like all the famous actors and actresses before you. You've heard about an audition down at the old theater at the lower end of the far reaches of the wrong side of...

-Well, anyway, you thought that it had been closed after a series of very mysterious accidents and disappearances following their 13 week run of the `Scottish Tragedy'. (If you don't know that one, just ask any actor.)

When you arrive, the line of hopefuls wraps around the block. By the time you get signed in, the only seat left is up in the balcony.

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*                                             *

You wake with a start. What time is it? Did you miss the call for your reading? You hear what sounds like muffled laughter somewhere. Looking around for its source, it occurs to you that something is disturbingly wrong.

Finally it sinks in. There isn't a living soul in sight. Dust and cobwebs are everywhere. There is only one thought racing through your little brain...
"I WANT OUT!"
--- HIT ANY KEY ---

Oh, by the way, the game has been set up for you to play it as an ACTOR. Would you rather be an ACTRESS? (Please enter YES or NO.)
human
Go north
gpt
You see high shelves with unfinished repair projects and a storage room South.
A violin sits on the shelf waiting for its broken bridge to be repaired.
human
You play the VIOLIN
gpt
Let me explain it to you this way: |      ..,,,..
1. The violin is out of reach,            |    ///////~\\\
2. You ain't got a bow,                   |   (''~~~    ``\
3. You ain't got a union card,            |   { (0 ) >--< }
4. I know your taste in music,            |    \  __<__  /
-AND-                           +---  \ \___/ /
5. It wouldn't accomplish anything anyway.|      \/
human
Go south
gpt
You step into a storage room. Small, useless scraps of wood and old hardware are lying about. A plank sits atop a particularly unstable pile of clutter.
It would turn the tables for you to get that plank down (and vice versa).
human
You play the trumpet
gpt
Carefully checking the spit valve, you put lips to mouthpiece and blow.
human
Go north
gpt
You see high shelves with unfinished repair projects and a storage room South.
A violin sits on the shelf waiting for its broken bridge to be repaired.
human
You go to the north
gpt
There are small piles of sawdust in the corners. You see a door to the East.
A hardened steel chain has one end built into the concrete wall.
There is an iron crowbar
A gouged and battered woodworking table is against the Wall.
human
You break the crate with the crowbar
gpt
BREAK! Someone say BREAK? Great, I'll see you in ten minutes. Bye, bye. I'm back. Now, what were you saying? You wanted to BREAK the CRATE? Don't know how to break here...
human
You open the crate with the crowbar
gpt
You have already opened the crate and pushed the lid aside.
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light) long hotdog stage makeup sharp knife packing crate old lamp oaken bucket plaster pluto scuba suit fortune cookie
There is a fortune ( in the broken pieces )
valve trumpet You're wearing: solitaire ring
human
You go east
gpt
At the bottom of a stairway you see a doorway West and some smudged graffiti on the wall: "GLASS CUTS DIAMOND" and "DYSLEXICS OF THE WORLD, UNTIE!".
human
Examine crate
gpt
DOG GONE, It's empty! (Don't you wish I would make the clues a little easier?)
human
You put PLUTO in the crate
gpt
Even with the lid open, dropping the statue causes it to shatter, but the impact dislodges a piece of paper that you overlooked before. By the way, that statue was a Roman GOD, not Mickey Mouse's DOG. (You dyslexic or anagramatic?)
human
You look at the paper
gpt
Do you mean the multiplication table or the paper fortune?
human
Multiplication
gpt
The simple grid of multipliers and products brings back memories of 3rd grade.
human
You examine ring
gpt
A simple yet tasteful setting - a single, faceted stone in a 4 prong base.
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light) long hotdog stage makeup sharp knife packing crate
There is a small scrap of paper with the multiplication table on
it.
old lamp oaken bucket scuba suit fortune cookie
There is a fortune ( in the broken pieces )
valve trumpet You're wearing: solitaire ring
human
You examine the fortune
gpt
It is a typical inscrutable saying.
human
You take the table
gpt
Try as you might, you cannot dislodge the piece of paper from deep within the crate. Slowly and methodically, you start prying and pounding at the sides until you have finally reduced it to a pile of splintered lumber. You throw the scrap wood into a corner and take the paper.
human
You take the paper fortune
gpt
You pick up the paper fortune.
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
stage makeup
sharp knife
old lamp
oaken bucket
multiplication table
scuba suit
fortune cookie
paper fortune
valve trumpet
You're wearing:
solitaire ring
human
You look around
gpt
"YOUR FORTUNE MAY RIDE ON YOUR WEIGHT." Must be for some sumo wrestler.

At the bottom of a stairway you see a doorway West and some smudged graffiti on the wall: "GLASS CUTS DIAMOND" and "DYSLEXICS OF THE WORLD, UNTIE!".
human
You examine the trumpet
gpt
The trumpet is in amazingly good condition. By the style, you decide it was probably made over 3,000 years ago and used by ancient armies as they sieged and attacked walled cities. You always were such a good music historian.
human
Go up
gpt
In the Corner of the offstage area, you see the top of an old wooden stairway.
human
Go south
gpt
There is an unpainted red brick wall to the West.
A thin ray of light creeps in under the stage door.
human
You play the trumpet
gpt
Carefully checking the spit valve, you put lips to mouthpiece and blow.
human
Go northeast
gpt
The upstage area is dimly illuminated by streamers of light filtering down from the flyloft and work grid above. Specks of dust dance in the light.
An old work table leans and tilts at odd angles
human
You go south
gpt
The center of the vast open stage area is strangely silent. It almost seems you can hear faint echoes of past performers. There is an elevator built into the stage floor. Luckily it is in the "UP" position now.
human
You go to the south
gpt
This is the center of the stage, closest to the audience, where all actors hope to take their big bows some day.
human
Go west
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
human
You go west
gpt
Looking around, you see a spiral stairway leading up, a door around behind the stairs to the West, and the stage to the East
human
Go upwards
gpt
At the South end of a hall, there are doorways to the West and the South and the top of a narrow spiral stairway.
The door to the dressing room has no knob.
human
Go east
gpt
The hall continues to the West and South. There's an open door to the North.
human
Go south
gpt
The hall ends with doorways to the South and the West and a ladder built into the East wall leads up through an access hatch into the ceiling.
human
You go upward
gpt
The catwalk allows the techs access to the stage lighting hung above the audience ceiling. You bend low to crawl along, trying not to think about the 30 foot drop through the flimsy structure if you should loose your footing.
human
You go east
gpt
The catwalk continues West and East. There is a firm BULGE in the boards, and a mysterious wisp of GAS just dissipating above.
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
stage makeup
sharp knife
old lamp
oaken bucket
multiplication table
scuba suit
fortune cookie
paper fortune
valve trumpet
You're wearing:
solitaire ring
human
You examine KNIFE
gpt
It is a large bread knife with a serrated blade.
human
You plug in the lamp
gpt
Finding a convenient wall outlet, you plug the lamp in and switch it on.

The lamp is now lit.
human
You examine the suit
gpt
A wet suit and Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus with full tanks.
human
You look at what you're carrying with you
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
stage makeup
sharp knife
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
multiplication table
scuba suit
fortune cookie
paper fortune
valve trumpet
You're wearing:
solitaire ring
human
You look at the Cookie
gpt
If you can believe everything else that's happened, you can believe this too.
human
Turn table
gpt
The gentle breeze cools your fevered brow. Nice try. At least you won't get a hernia turning a little scrap of paper. But I'm getting board by all this "turning" business.
human
Go west
gpt
The catwalk allows the techs access to the stage lighting hung above the audience ceiling. You bend low to crawl along, trying not to think about the 30 foot drop through the flimsy structure if you should loose your footing.
human
Go downwards
gpt
The hall ends with doorways to the South and the West and a ladder built into the East wall leads up through an access hatch into the ceiling.
human
You go west
gpt
Looking around, you see that this is where props (items small enough to be carried around on stage - guns, books, pencils, etc.) are stored.
An oddly decorated magicians table sits in the corner
human
You go to the east
gpt
The hall ends with doorways to the South and the West and a ladder built into the East wall leads up through an access hatch into the ceiling.
human
You go north
gpt
The hall continues to the West and South. There's an open door to the North.
human
Go west
gpt
At the South end of a hall, there are doorways to the West and the South and the top of a narrow spiral stairway.
The door to the dressing room has no knob.
human
Go down
gpt
Looking around, you see a spiral stairway leading up, a door around behind the stairs to the West, and the stage to the East
human
You go east
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
human
You go north
gpt
There is an unpainted red brick wall to the West.
A thin ray of light creeps in under the stage door.
human
You go to the north
gpt
In the Corner of the offstage area, you see the top of an old wooden stairway.
human
You go downward
gpt
At the bottom of a stairway you see a doorway West and some smudged graffiti on the wall: "GLASS CUTS DIAMOND" and "DYSLEXICS OF THE WORLD, UNTIE!".
human
Go west
gpt
There are small piles of sawdust in the corners. You see a door to the East.
A hardened steel chain has one end built into the concrete wall.
There is an iron crowbar
A gouged and battered woodworking table is against the Wall.
human
Go south
gpt
You see high shelves with unfinished repair projects and a storage room South.
A violin sits on the shelf waiting for its broken bridge to be repaired.
human
Go south
gpt
You step into a storage room. Small, useless scraps of wood and old hardware are lying about. A plank sits atop a particularly unstable pile of clutter.
It would turn the tables for you to get that plank down (and vice versa).
human
Turn table
gpt
Standing at a safe distance, you direct a gentle breeze from the twirling sheet of paper toward the stack of junk. An ominous rumble builds until, in a spray of hardware and plumbing supplies, the plank comes thundering toward you. You stumble back till your shoulders bang against the wall. Just as the tidal wave reaches your feet, it plays out and the plank comes to rest against your shin.

The storage room floor is a disaster. Junk and clutter lie everywhere.
There is a 12 foot plank ( at your feet )
human
You take the plank
gpt
You pick up the sturdy plank.
human
Go north
gpt
You see high shelves with unfinished repair projects and a storage room South.
A violin sits on the shelf waiting for its broken bridge to be repaired.
human
You hit VIOLIN with the plank
gpt
It only makes sense to attack living things.
human
You break the VIOLIN with the plank
gpt
BREAK! Someone say BREAK? Great, I'll see you in ten minutes. Bye, bye. I'm back. Now, what were you saying? You wanted to BREAK the VIOLIN? Don't know how to break here...
human
You drop the plank
gpt
You drop the plank.
human
You get on the plank
gpt
You pick up the sturdy plank.
human
You go to the north
gpt
There are small piles of sawdust in the corners. You see a door to the East.
A hardened steel chain has one end built into the concrete wall.
There is an iron crowbar
A gouged and battered woodworking table is against the Wall.
human
You go east
gpt
At the bottom of a stairway you see a doorway West and some smudged graffiti on the wall: "GLASS CUTS DIAMOND" and "DYSLEXICS OF THE WORLD, UNTIE!".
human
Go up
gpt
In the Corner of the offstage area, you see the top of an old wooden stairway.
human
You go southeast
gpt
The center of the vast open stage area is strangely silent. It almost seems you can hear faint echoes of past performers. There is an elevator built into the stage floor. Luckily it is in the "UP" position now.
human
You go to the south-east
gpt
Near the stage-left proscenium arch you notice something dark about the floor. Looking down, you see that it is a trap door - an OPEN trap door.
human
Go south
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
You throw plank
gpt
You throw the plank.
human
You take the plank
gpt
You pick up the sturdy plank.
human
Go east
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
human
You go to the west
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
stage makeup
sharp knife
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
scuba suit
fortune cookie
paper fortune
sturdy plank
valve trumpet
You're wearing:
solitaire ring
human
Go west
gpt
The curving steps to the apron are to the North, and the audience to the East.
There is a solid steel fire door built into the West wall.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go east
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
human
You go to the west
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
Go west
gpt
The curving steps to the apron are to the North, and the audience to the East.
There is a solid steel fire door built into the West wall.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the center of the stage, closest to the audience, where all actors hope to take their big bows some day.
human
Go west
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
human
You go north
gpt
There is an unpainted red brick wall to the West.
A thin ray of light creeps in under the stage door.
human
You go to the north
gpt
In the Corner of the offstage area, you see the top of an old wooden stairway.
human
You go downward
gpt
At the bottom of a stairway you see a doorway West and some smudged graffiti on the wall: "GLASS CUTS DIAMOND" and "DYSLEXICS OF THE WORLD, UNTIE!".
human
Go west
gpt
There are small piles of sawdust in the corners. You see a door to the East.
A hardened steel chain has one end built into the concrete wall.
There is an iron crowbar
A gouged and battered woodworking table is against the Wall.
human
Go south
gpt
You see high shelves with unfinished repair projects and a storage room South.
A violin sits on the shelf waiting for its broken bridge to be repaired.
human
Go south
gpt
The storage room floor is a disaster. Junk and clutter lie everywhere.
human
Go north
gpt
You see high shelves with unfinished repair projects and a storage room South.
A violin sits on the shelf waiting for its broken bridge to be repaired.
human
You go to the north
gpt
There are small piles of sawdust in the corners. You see a door to the East.
A hardened steel chain has one end built into the concrete wall.
There is an iron crowbar
A gouged and battered woodworking table is against the Wall.
human
Examine page
gpt
It has been out in the weather so long, it has almost melted into the roof.
human
You read it
gpt
It's a page from ALI BABA AND THE FORTY THIEVES, too rainsoaked to read.
human
Go north
gpt
You have come to the Northern edge of the roof. Most of the way to the North is blocked by the wall that encloses the high flyloft over the main stage area. There is a short set of steps (also North) that lead to a narrow upper roof.
human
Go north
gpt
You've reached the roof over the wings. The hot sun makes you neck prickly. You see the top of an air shaft with a ladder leading down. There is a double-hung casement window in the wall to the West.
human
Go downward
gpt
You have come to a central gallery opening onto eight small rooms.
You hear strange yells, mumbles, cackles, screams and mad ravings coming from the rooms.
An old woman dressed in a zoo keeper's uniform looks up at you.
human
Go east
gpt
You are in a small side room. The exits all lead back to the main gallery.
A pirate captain confronts you, waving a cutlass.
human
You give the plank to the pirate
gpt
The PIRATE gives a quick glance at the PLANK, then tosses it back.
human
You hit the pirate with the plank
gpt
You strike at the pirate with the plank, but your weapon bounces off of him harmlessly
human
You take the plank
gpt
You pick up the sturdy plank.
human
You examine the cutlass
gpt
He is wears a long violet coat over a lacey shirt and black knee britches and sports an enormously oversized hat with a pink ostrich plume. In his right hand he waves a sinister cutlass and he has a HOOK in place of a left hand.
human
You hit the pirate with KNIFE
gpt
You strike at the pirate with the knife, but your weapon bounces off of him harmlessly
human
You take KNIFE
gpt
You pick up the sharp knife.
human
You give ring to the pirate
gpt
The PIRATE gives a quick glance at the RING, then tosses it back.
human
You take the ring
gpt
You pick up the solitaire ring.
human
You play the trumpet
gpt
You pass out from the pressure of waiting for the inevitable attack. You come to in the main gallery as the zookeeper snorts. "Must be goin' soft in my old age. But watch out for the Avocado, I ain't goin' near it to grab you out!"

You have come to a central gallery opening onto eight small rooms.
You hear strange yells, mumbles, cackles, screams and mad ravings coming from the rooms.
An old woman dressed in a zoo keeper's uniform looks up at you.
human
You wear the suit
gpt
"Well, you going to try a room or ain't you?" says the zookeeper

You put on the suit.
human
Wait
gpt
Time passes...
human
You wait for a while
gpt
"Had a friend went in there once. Ain't got many friends these days."

Time passes...
human
Wait
gpt
Time passes...
human
Wait
gpt
Time passes...
human
You wait for a while
gpt
"Had a friend went in there once. Ain't got many friends these days."

Time passes...
human
You give the ring to the woman
gpt
The WOMAN gives a quick glance at the RING, then tosses it back.
human
You take the ring
gpt
You already have the ring.
human
Inventory
gpt
"If you'd get rid of a few of these characters, it'd make my job a lot easier."

You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
stage makeup
sharp knife
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
solitaire ring
fortune cookie
paper fortune
sturdy plank
valve trumpet
You're wearing:
scuba suit
human
You examine the suit
gpt
A wet suit and Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus with full tanks.
human
You remove the suit
gpt
The zookeeper looks up and says, "Try a room - one's as bad as the next."

You take off the suit.
human
You take the suit
gpt
You pick up the scuba suit.
human
You wear the suit
gpt
The zookeeper chuckles, "I ain't dumb enough to go in them rooms."

You put on the suit.
human
Go north
gpt
A HUNGRY man (and woman) eating plant is creeping toward you.
human
You look around
gpt
A HUNGRY man (and woman) eating plant is creeping toward you.
human
You look at the plant
gpt
It stands over 9 feet tall. The main pod is covered with multi-colored warts, and has jaws big enough to walk into (if you were so inclined). Gnarled vines extend into the entire room and are slowly inching toward you. The plant seems to be getting angrier.
human
You enter the plant
gpt
You can't enter anything here.
The plant seems to be getting angrier.
human
You wait for a while
gpt
Sorry about that, I was just fiddling around with one of your RAM chips and I think I accidently threw a DIP switch. I'll see if I can fix it... OK. Everythink is bAc/k to nornal no w. You can co&tinue wiFth the Game.

A HUNGRY man (and woman) eating plant is creeping toward you. Time passes... The plant suddenly attacks you!
You try to defend yourself, but the plant kills you anyhow.

 $You$ have died! 

Your score is 1050 (out of 19900 possible). You have visited 76 locations (out of 117 in the game)
human
Inventory
gpt
The zookeeper chuckles, "I ain't dumb enough to go in them rooms."

You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
stage makeup
sharp knife
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
scuba suit
fortune cookie
paper fortune
sturdy plank
valve trumpet
You're wearing:
solitaire ring
human
You go to the northwest
gpt
You are in a small side room. The exits all lead back to the main gallery.
Oh, great, now you find Helen Hipclicks, the worlds most conceited actress.
human
You give the makeup to HELEN
gpt
The HELEN gives a quick glance at the MAKEUP, then tosses it back.
human
You wear the makeup
gpt
You put on the makeup.
human
You examine HELEN
gpt
This is the prima donna who's edged you out of more good parts than you care to think about. Now she's coming right at you waving her scrapbook. Either she's going to bore you to death with her clippings, or she means to attack you.
human
You look at the makeup
gpt
There are a few sticks of very high quality professional heavy greasepaint in the kit. Just your skin tone, and a national brand label.
human
You cut the scrapbook with KNIFE
gpt
You want to CUT the SCRAPBOOK with WHAT, pray tell?
human
You hit HELEN with KNIFE
gpt
You strike at the helen with the knife, but your weapon bounces off of her harmlessly
human
You take KNIFE
gpt
You pick up the sharp knife.
human
You give the suit to HELEN
gpt
You pass out from the pressure of waiting for the inevitable attack. You come to in the main gallery as the zookeeper snorts. "Must be goin' soft in my old age. But watch out for the Avocado, I ain't goin' near it to grab you out!"

You have come to a central gallery opening onto eight small rooms.
You hear strange yells, mumbles, cackles, screams and mad ravings coming from the rooms.
An old woman dressed in a zoo keeper's uniform looks up at you.
human
You examine the suit
gpt
The zookeeper chuckles, "I ain't dumb enough to go in them rooms."

A wet suit and Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus with full tanks.
human
Sign
gpt
The zookeeper looks up and says, "Try a room - one's as bad as the next."

Don't know how to sign here...
human
You examine the ring
gpt
"If you'd get rid of a few of these characters, it'd make my job a lot easier."

A simple yet tasteful setting - a single, faceted stone in a 4 prong base.
human
You take the stone
gpt
"Eight rooms to choose from. Most actors I know can't count that high."

You pick up the solitaire stone.
human
You examine ring
gpt
A simple yet tasteful setting - a single, faceted stone in a 4 prong base.
human
You look at the stone
gpt
A simple yet tasteful setting - a single, faceted stone in a 4 prong base.
human
You look at what you're carrying with you
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
sharp knife
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
solitaire ring
scuba suit
fortune cookie
paper fortune
sturdy plank
valve trumpet
You're wearing:
stage makeup
human
You wear the suit
gpt
"Had a friend went in there once. Ain't got many friends these days."

You put on the suit.
human
You wear the bucket
gpt
You put on the bucket.
human
Look around
gpt
"Eight rooms to choose from. Most actors I know can't count that high."

You have come to a central gallery opening onto eight small rooms.
You hear strange yells, mumbles, cackles, screams and mad ravings coming from the rooms.
An old woman dressed in a zoo keeper's uniform looks up at you.
human
You take the bucket
gpt
You pick up the oaken bucket.
human
Go upwards
gpt
You've reached the roof over the wings. The hot sun makes you neck prickly. You see the top of an air shaft with a ladder leading down. There is a double-hung casement window in the wall to the West.
human
Go upwards
gpt
You've reached the roof over the wings. The hot sun makes you neck prickly. You see the top of an air shaft with a ladder leading down. There is a double-hung casement window in the wall to the West.
human
You go south
gpt
You have come to the Northern edge of the roof. Most of the way to the North is blocked by the wall that encloses the high flyloft over the main stage area. There is a short set of steps (also North) that lead to a narrow upper roof.
human
You go south
gpt
The afternoon sun bakes the theater roof. Looking over the sides, you see nothing but deserted streets in all directions. There is an open hatchway.
You see a rainsoaked page from some book lying on the roof.
human
You go south
gpt
You suddenly bolt for the roof edge and freedom! With a graceful Grande Jete', you succeed, alighting daintily on the street below. Looking around, you realize that you are in a dark, featureless void with nothing substantial beneath your feet. Realizing that you have just gone outside the programed area of the game, you meekly climb back to "Room 33 - Theater Roof"

The afternoon sun bakes the theater roof. Looking over the sides, you see nothing but deserted streets in all directions. There is an open hatchway.
You see a rainsoaked page from some book lying on the roof.
human
Go downward
gpt
At the East end of the catwalk you find a short ladder leading up to the roof.
human
Go west
gpt
The catwalk continues West and East. There is a firm BULGE in the boards, and a mysterious wisp of GAS just dissipating above.
human
Go west
gpt
The catwalk allows the techs access to the stage lighting hung above the audience ceiling. You bend low to crawl along, trying not to think about the 30 foot drop through the flimsy structure if you should loose your footing.
human
Go downwards
gpt
The hall ends with doorways to the South and the West and a ladder built into the East wall leads up through an access hatch into the ceiling.
human
You go north
gpt
The hall continues to the West and South. There's an open door to the North.
human
You wear the suit
gpt
You put on the suit.
human
You wear the bucket
gpt
You put on the bucket.
human
You put bulb in socket
gpt
You screw the bulb firmly into the socket, forgetting that you have not disconnected the electric power from the spotlight. At the first sign of arcing, you avert your eyes, thus avoiding permanent blindness. Looking out the booth window, you see "YOU'RE ALL WET, PAIL-FACE" projected briefly on the ceiling as the bulb flares into brilliance, then descends back to darkness.

The spotlight booth has doors East and West. There is no glass in the window to the North (to avoid blinding the spot operator. By, the way, don't try going through the window. It won't work.)
A large follow spot stands by the window
You can see the socket
There is a burned-out bulb.
human
You take bulb
gpt
You pick up the dead bulb.
human
You look at bulb
gpt
The once mighty capacitor filament is but a charred stump. This is an ex-bulb.
human
Shake bulb
gpt
Don't know how to shake here...
human
You remove bucket
gpt
You take off the bucket.
human
You take the bucket
gpt
You pick up the oaken bucket.
human
Go east
gpt
Here, the stage lighting and effects are controlled. Doors lead East & West.
An ominous red button is at eye level on the wall
human
You go north
gpt
You stand next to the top of a stairway. Looking North, you see a pair of completely unmarked sliding doors standing open.
human
You go to the east
gpt
You are in the closet.
human
You turn on the lamp
gpt
The lamp isn't lit, so you can't extinguish it
human
Light lamp
gpt
Finding a convenient wall outlet, you plug the lamp in and switch it on.

The lamp is now lit.
human
You check what you're carrying
gpt
You're carrying:
long hotdog
stage makeup
sharp knife
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
fortune cookie
paper fortune
sturdy plank
dead bulb
valve trumpet
You're wearing:
solitaire ring
scuba suit
human
You go north
gpt
You stand next to the top of a stairway. Looking North, you see a pair of completely unmarked sliding doors standing open.
human
You go downwards
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
human
You go east
gpt
The catwalk continues West and East. There is a firm BULGE in the boards, and a mysterious wisp of GAS just dissipating above.
human
Go east
gpt
At the East end of the catwalk you find a short ladder leading up to the roof.
human
Go west
gpt
Here, the stage lighting and effects are controlled. Doors lead East & West.
An ominous red button is at eye level on the wall
human
You go to the west
gpt
The spotlight booth has doors East and West. There is no glass in the window to the North (to avoid blinding the spot operator. By, the way, don't try going through the window. It won't work.)
A large follow spot stands by the window
You can see the socket
human
You go west
gpt
Ripped wires and broken racks show where sound equipment used to be mounted.
One tape recorder is all that's left of the equipment.
human
Play recorder
gpt
IT is a wee tad difficult to play the thing without a tape.
human
You go to the south
gpt
You've gone as far as you can this way. You are at the front of the foyer.
The main theater doors are to the East.
human
You go northwest
gpt
The foyer widens out to the East and South.
An old vending machine stands against the wall
human
You cut the machine with the ring
gpt
You want to CUT the MACHINE with WHAT, pray tell?
human
You go east
gpt
You see an open Dutch door to the North and other doors across the room to the South and Southwest.
human
You go north
gpt
The coat room is almost empty. The Dutch door to the South stands open.
On the wall behind the counter there is a ratty coat hanging on a nail.
human
You move coat
gpt
A gentle tug causes the coat to slip slightly to one side. Through the eruption of moths you see that the coat is covering a doorway North. Pushing the coat to the side like a drape, you go through.

You have come across a store room. A stairway leads down. A closet is North.
A small magnesium box sits on the floor
human
Go south
gpt
The coat room is almost empty. The Dutch door to the South stands open.
On the wall behind the counter there is a ratty coat hanging on a nail.
human
You cut the coat with KNIFE
gpt
You want to CUT the COAT with WHAT, pray tell?
human
You go to the west
gpt
You lurch forward over the seats, forgetting the orchestra pit ahead. You fall headlong into the bass drum and are thrown back, none the worse for wear, into the audience one seat from where you started. Do be more careful next time.

From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
You put the paper fortune on counterweight
gpt
You carefully place the FORTUNE in the hollow on the top of the counterweight.
human
You read the fortune
gpt
"YOUR FORTUNE MAY RIDE ON YOUR WEIGHT." Must be for some sumo wrestler.
human
You go to the north
gpt
You lurch forward over the seats, forgetting the orchestra pit ahead. You fall headlong into the bass drum and are thrown back, none the worse for wear, into the audience one seat from where you started. Do be more careful next time.

From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
You go to the north
gpt
You lurch forward over the seats, forgetting the orchestra pit ahead. You fall headlong into the bass drum and are thrown back, none the worse for wear, into the audience one seat from where you started. Do be more careful next time.

From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
You go to the north
gpt
You lurch forward over the seats, forgetting the orchestra pit ahead. You fall headlong into the bass drum and are thrown back, none the worse for wear, into the audience one seat from where you started. Do be more careful next time.

From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
You go to the north
gpt
You lurch forward over the seats, forgetting the orchestra pit ahead. You fall headlong into the bass drum and are thrown back, none the worse for wear, into the audience one seat from where you started. Do be more careful next time.

From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
You go to the north
gpt
You lurch forward over the seats, forgetting the orchestra pit ahead. You fall headlong into the bass drum and are thrown back, none the worse for wear, into the audience one seat from where you started. Do be more careful next time.

From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
You go to the north
gpt
You lurch forward over the seats, forgetting the orchestra pit ahead. You fall headlong into the bass drum and are thrown back, none the worse for wear, into the audience one seat from where you started. Do be more careful next time.

From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
Go south
gpt
In your haste, you forget the Orchestra Pit. You tumble head over heels through the Glockenspiel and rebound off the timpani to the Stage Apron. Miraculously, you didn't seriously injure anything but your pride and your chances of ever joining the musicians' union. Please be more careful.

This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go south
gpt
In your haste, you forget the Orchestra Pit. You tumble head over heels through the Glockenspiel and rebound off the timpani to the Stage Apron. Miraculously, you didn't seriously injure anything but your pride and your chances of ever joining the musicians' union. Please be more careful.

This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go south
gpt
In your haste, you forget the Orchestra Pit. You tumble head over heels through the Glockenspiel and rebound off the timpani to the Stage Apron. Miraculously, you didn't seriously injure anything but your pride and your chances of ever joining the musicians' union. Please be more careful.

This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go south
gpt
In your haste, you forget the Orchestra Pit. You tumble head over heels through the Glockenspiel and rebound off the timpani to the Stage Apron. Miraculously, you didn't seriously injure anything but your pride and your chances of ever joining the musicians' union. Please be more careful.

This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go north
gpt
Your luck has just turned sour. You stumble over the edge of the orchestra pit into the percussion section, sending the remains of most of the instruments and everything you were carrying flying who-knows-where.
human
You go to the north
gpt
You lurch forward over the seats, forgetting the orchestra pit ahead. You fall headlong into the bass drum and are thrown back, none the worse for wear, into the audience one seat from where you started. Do be more careful next time.

From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
You look at the counterweight
gpt
It is made of a stack of heavy metal bars, bolted together and pulled up and down by cables. It has a broad upper surface with a small hollow. Which contains:
There is a fortune
human
You read the fortune
gpt
"YOUR FORTUNE MAY RIDE ON YOUR WEIGHT." Must be for some sumo wrestler.
human
You take the paper fortune
gpt
You pick up the paper fortune.
human
You put the plank on the weight
gpt
You carefully place the PLANK in the hollow on the top of the counterweight.
human
You put the bucket on the weight
gpt
You carefully place the BUCKET in the hollow on the top of the counterweight.
human
Look around
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
There is that famous old oaken bucket
There is a 12 foot plank
human
You take the bucket and the plank
gpt
You pick up the oaken bucket.
You pick up the sturdy plank.
human
Go northeast
gpt
The center of the vast open stage area is strangely silent. It almost seems you can hear faint echoes of past performers. There is an elevator built into the stage floor. Luckily it is in the "UP" position now.
human
Go east
gpt
This seems to be a small rest area that continues to the East in the middle of the wings. The main stage is to the West. The wings extend North and South.
There is an old soft drink machine in the corner
human
You play the trumpet
gpt
Carefully checking the spit valve, you put lips to mouthpiece and blow.
human
You cut the machine with the ring
gpt
You want to CUT the MACHINE with WHAT, pray tell?
human
Go east
gpt
You squeeze between old flats (stage scenery) off-left (OFF the main stage playing area and to the actor's LEFT while facing the audience - a little theater terminology there).
At first you hardly notice a massive chair against the wall.
human
You go west
gpt
This seems to be a small rest area that continues to the East in the middle of the wings. The main stage is to the West. The wings extend North and South.
There is an old soft drink machine in the corner
human
You go to the southwest
gpt
This is the center of the stage, closest to the audience, where all actors hope to take their big bows some day.
human
Go west
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
human
You go west
gpt
Looking around, you see a spiral stairway leading up, a door around behind the stairs to the West, and the stage to the East
human
Go west
gpt
A thin wash of light barely penetrates the cobwebs covering a small window high on the wall. Failing to reach it, you turn your attention to the door to the South with faded gold lettering on even more faded green paint.
It has a small, dingy transom above and dirty hand prints all
around.
human
Go south
gpt
Ignoring everything that you learned as a two year old, you impulsively turn S and walk right into the closed door.

A thin wash of light barely penetrates the cobwebs covering a small window high on the wall. Failing to reach it, you turn your attention to the door to the South with faded gold lettering on even more faded green paint.
It has a small, dingy transom above and dirty hand prints all
around.
human
You open the door
gpt
After several attempts you manage to OPEN it enough to get through. You enter the little room ahead and after waiting a second for your eyes to adjust to the light, you find yourself in a small, dim office.

The transom over the door admits just enough light for you to make out a small desk taking up most of the floor space.
An old abridged dictionary sits on the desk.
human
You read the dictionary
gpt
Having no particular word to look up, you flip pages at random till you see: BOOK:Several. Must be read. Good for trading. SEE ALSO PAGE QUARTER:Buys merchandise. (Buy policy FIRST.) SEE ALSO DRINK, POLICY, BARBER
human
Continue
gpt
Having no particular word to look up, you flip pages at random till you see: CHAIN:Holds crowbar. SEE ALSO CROWBAR, HACKSAW CHAIR:Sets off explosion. SEE ALSO POLICY GAP:Will be a fatal fall. SEE ALSO PLANK LAMP:Rub it then go to the Green Room. SEE ALSO GENIE SIGN:Needed to get a drink. SEE ALSO DRINK
human
You read the dictionary about the drink
gpt
The pages are falling apart as you handle them. You must wait for them to dry.
human
You read the dictionary on the drink
gpt
The pages are falling apart as you handle them. You must wait for them to dry.
human
You read dictionary
gpt
The pages are falling apart as you handle them. You must wait for them to dry.
human
You look at the sign
gpt
You see nothing unexpected.

You don't see any sign here.
human
You look at the dictionary
gpt
It has seen better days. Years of coffee spills have obliterated most of the printing and completely glued the binding to the desk. The pages are soggy and YELLOW and about to fall apart. They appear to be somewhat out of order.
human
You look at the pages
gpt
It has seen better days. Years of coffee spills have obliterated most of the printing and completely glued the binding to the desk. The pages are soggy and YELLOW and about to fall apart. They appear to be somewhat out of order.
human
You examine bulb
gpt
One of the new on/off capacitor types that glows very dimly without power.
human
You go to the west
gpt
Ignoring everything that you learned as a two year old, you impulsively turn W and walk right into the closed door.

At the South end of a hall, there are doorways to the West and the South and the top of a narrow spiral stairway.
The door to the dressing room has no knob.
human
Go south
gpt
Ignoring everything that you learned as a two year old, you impulsively turn S and walk right into the closed door.

A thin wash of light barely penetrates the cobwebs covering a small window high on the wall. Failing to reach it, you turn your attention to the door to the South with faded gold lettering on even more faded green paint.
It has a small, dingy transom above and dirty hand prints all
around.
human
You open the door
gpt
After several attempts you manage to OPEN it enough to get through. You enter the little room ahead and after waiting a second for your eyes to adjust to the light, you find yourself in a small, dim office.
human
You look up the barber in the dictionary
gpt
Extra input found: "in..."
human
You read the dictionary
gpt
Having no particular word to look up, you flip pages at random till you see: APPLE:Safe to eat, like the Steak and Cookie. SEE ALSO AVACODO HOTDOG:Not for you. SEE ALSO CAT, FROG
human
You read dictionary
gpt
The pages are falling apart as you handle them. You must wait for them to dry.
human
You read the dictionary
gpt
Having no particular word to look up, you flip pages at random till you see: CHAIN:Holds crowbar. SEE ALSO CROWBAR, HACKSAW CHAIR:Sets off explosion. SEE ALSO POLICY GAP:Will be a fatal fall. SEE ALSO PLANK LAMP:Rub it then go to the Green Room. SEE ALSO GENIE SIGN:Needed to get a drink. SEE ALSO DRINK
human
Continue
gpt
Having no particular word to look up, you flip pages at random till you see: CHAIN:Holds crowbar. SEE ALSO CROWBAR, HACKSAW CHAIR:Sets off explosion. SEE ALSO POLICY GAP:Will be a fatal fall. SEE ALSO PLANK LAMP:Rub it then go to the Green Room. SEE ALSO GENIE SIGN:Needed to get a drink. SEE ALSO DRINK
human
You continue
gpt
The pages are falling apart as you handle them. You must wait for them to dry.
human
You read the hotdog
gpt
You can't read the hotdog, so instead you just examine it. It seems like any other foot long hotdog you find in a deserted theater.
human
You read the pages
gpt
Having no particular word to look up, you flip pages at random till you see: DIAMOND:Can cut a glass object. SEE ALSO BOX, MIRROR DRINK:Not for you. SEE ALSO QUARTER, SIGN, WATER KNIFE:Cuts rope only. SEE ALSO ROPE KNOB:Will fall into view if you scare the cat. SEE ALSO CAT, DOOR OILCAN:Oil calms the stream and eats away hinges. SEE ALSO DOOR, STREAM POLICY:Insurance against a bomb blast. SEE ALSO CHAIR, QUARTER, AGENT
human
Continue
gpt
Having no particular word to look up, you flip pages at random till you see: APPLE:Safe to eat, like the Steak and Cookie. SEE ALSO AVACODO HOTDOG:Not for you. SEE ALSO CAT, FROG
human
You continue
gpt
Having no particular word to look up, you flip pages at random till you see: COUNTERWEIGHT:Up when curtain is down. Can carry things. ROPE:Holds the chest (CABLE is in elevator shaft). SEE ALSO KNIFE
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
stage makeup
sharp knife
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
scuba suit
fortune cookie
paper fortune
sturdy plank
valve trumpet
You're wearing:
solitaire ring
human
You examine ring
gpt
A simple yet tasteful setting - a single, faceted stone in a 4 prong base.
human
You look in the ring
gpt
A simple yet tasteful setting - a single, faceted stone in a 4 prong base.
human
You look at the stone
gpt
A simple yet tasteful setting - a single, faceted stone in a 4 prong base.
human
Go downwards
gpt
A gentle tug causes the coat to slip slightly to one side. Through the eruption of moths you see that the coat is covering a doorway North. Pushing the coat to the side like a drape, you go through.
human
You put the makeup on magnesium
gpt
You place the makeup on the box.
human
You take the makeup
gpt
You pick up the stage makeup.
human
You play the trumpet
gpt
Carefully checking the spit valve, you put lips to mouthpiece and blow.
human
You cut box with the ring
gpt
You want to CUT the BOX with WHAT, pray tell?
human
Examine box
gpt
The box is secured to the floor by hardened steel bolts.
human
You examine the bolts
gpt
The box is secured to the floor by hardened steel bolts.
human
You put makeup on the bolts
gpt
You place the makeup on the bolts.
human
You take the makeup
gpt
You pick up the stage makeup.
human
You cut the bolts with the ring
gpt
You want to CUT the BOLTS with WHAT, pray tell?
human
Grease bolts with makeup
gpt
Don't know how to grease here...
human
Go north
gpt
Sorry about that, I was just fiddling around with one of your RAM chips and I think I accidently threw a DIP switch. I'll see if I can fix it... OK. Everythink is bAc/k to nornal no w. You can co&tinue wiFth the Game.

At the East end of the catwalk you find a short ladder leading up to the roof.

Suddenly, a wispy figure materializes before you dressed entirely in grey. It looks you straight in the eye and whispers hoarsely , "I am your conscience. Aren't there other things you should be doing instead of wasting time on this silly game?" With that it turns and dissipates before your guilt-ridden eyes.

You suddenly bolt for the roof edge and freedom! With a graceful Grande Jete', you succeed, alighting daintily on the street below. Looking around, you realize that you are in a dark, featureless void with nothing substantial beneath your feet. Realizing that you have just gone outside the programed area of the game, you meekly climb back to "Room 56 - Theater Roof"

You've reached the roof over the wings. The hot sun makes you neck prickly. You see the top of an air shaft with a ladder leading down. There is a double-hung casement window in the wall to the West.
human
Grease window
gpt
Don't know how to grease here...
human
You look at the window
gpt
The window is not locked. It would be large enough to crawl through, but a few determined tugs show you that it is stuck tight. Looking through, you can see the widely-spaced steel beams that make up the grid over the stage.
human
Oil window
gpt
Don't know how to oil here...
human
You pry the window
gpt
You want to PRY the WINDOW with WHAT, pray tell?
human
You pry the window with KNIFE
gpt
You want to PRY the WINDOW with WHAT, pray tell?
human
You break the window
gpt
BREAK! Someone say BREAK? Great, I'll see you in ten minutes. Bye, bye. I'm back. Now, what were you saying? You wanted to BREAK the WINDOW? Don't know how to break here...
human
Describe the surroundings
gpt
You've reached the roof over the wings. The hot sun makes you neck prickly. You see the top of an air shaft with a ladder leading down. There is a double-hung casement window in the wall to the West.
human
You play the trumpet
gpt
Carefully checking the spit valve, you put lips to mouthpiece and blow.
human
You play the trumpet
gpt
Carefully checking the spit valve, you put lips to mouthpiece and blow.
human
Go north
gpt
You've reached the roof over the wings. The hot sun makes you neck prickly. You see the top of an air shaft with a ladder leading down. There is a double-hung casement window in the wall to the West.
human
You go south
gpt
You have come to the Northern edge of the roof. Most of the way to the North is blocked by the wall that encloses the high flyloft over the main stage area. There is a short set of steps (also North) that lead to a narrow upper roof.
human
You go south
gpt
The afternoon sun bakes the theater roof. Looking over the sides, you see nothing but deserted streets in all directions. There is an open hatchway.
You see a rainsoaked page from some book lying on the roof.
human
Go downward
gpt
At the East end of the catwalk you find a short ladder leading up to the roof.
human
Go west
gpt
The catwalk continues West and East. There is a firm BULGE in the boards, and a mysterious wisp of GAS just dissipating above.
human
Go west
gpt
The catwalk allows the techs access to the stage lighting hung above the audience ceiling. You bend low to crawl along, trying not to think about the 30 foot drop through the flimsy structure if you should loose your footing.
human
Go downwards
gpt
The hall ends with doorways to the South and the West and a ladder built into the East wall leads up through an access hatch into the ceiling.
human
Go south
gpt
Garment racks line the walls. There is a definite smell of well worn clothing.
human
You go west
gpt
The hall ends with doorways to the South and the West and a ladder built into the East wall leads up through an access hatch into the ceiling.

Looking around, you see that this is where props (items small enough to be carried around on stage - guns, books, pencils, etc.) are stored.
An oddly decorated magicians table sits in the corner
human
Turn table
gpt
The table obligingly starts to spin and bob merrily, emitting little puffs of whiffle dust and tinkling like a set of miniature sleigh bells. After a few seconds, the dance ends and you see that nothing has changed.
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
stage makeup
sharp knife
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
scuba suit
fortune cookie
paper fortune
sturdy plank
valve trumpet
You're wearing:
solitaire ring
human
You eat the Cookie
gpt
You eat the fortune cookie.
human
You go north
gpt
The hall ends with doorways to the South and the West and a ladder built into the East wall leads up through an access hatch into the ceiling.

The hall continues to the West and South. There's an open door to the North.

You have found the "Green Room" - the lounge where actors wait between scenes.
human
Go west
gpt
The hall continues to the West and South. There's an open door to the North.

At the South end of a hall, there are doorways to the West and the South and the top of a narrow spiral stairway.
The door to the dressing room has no knob.
human
Go south
gpt
You find yourself in the men's dressing room.
There is a dressing table against the wall
There is a small drawer ( in the dressing table)
human
You examine the MIRROR
gpt
The table has a mirror and a small drawer. There is nothing lying on the table. A quick search shows that there is nothing behind nor under it. There is something scribbled on the mirror with lipstick.
human
You read MIRROR
gpt
"THE MAKEUP THEY GIVE YOU IN THIS PLACE WOULD GIVE ZITS TO WROUGHT IRON!"
human
You look around
gpt
You find yourself in the men's dressing room.
There is a dressing table against the wall
There is a small drawer ( in the dressing table)
human
Go north
gpt
A HUNGRY man (and woman) eating plant is creeping toward you.
human
You go to the north-east
gpt
You are in a small side room. The exits all lead back to the main gallery.
An insane barber is motioning to you to come sit in his chair.
human
You hit the barber with KNIFE
gpt
You strike at the barber with the knife, but your weapon bounces off of him harmlessly
human
You give the ring to the barber
gpt
You can't read the ring, so instead you just examine it. A simple yet tasteful setting - a single, faceted stone in a 4 prong base.
human
You show the ring to the barber
gpt
You can't read the ring, so instead you just examine it. A simple yet tasteful setting - a single, faceted stone in a 4 prong base.
human
You give the makeup to the barber
gpt
"Freddie Krueger Special Halloween Assortment"
human
You give the trumpet to the barber
gpt
You can't read the trumpet, so instead you just examine it. The trumpet is in amazingly good condition. By the style, you decide it was probably made over 3,000 years ago and used by ancient armies as they sieged and attacked walled cities. You always were such a good music historian.
human
You kill the barber
gpt
You attack the barber with your bare hands, but he evades your attack.
human
You put the ring  on the barber
gpt
You pass out from the pressure of waiting for the inevitable attack. You come to in the main gallery as the zookeeper snorts. "Must be goin' soft in my old age. But watch out for the Avocado, I ain't goin' near it to grab you out!"

You have come to a central gallery opening onto eight small rooms.
You hear strange yells, mumbles, cackles, screams and mad ravings coming from the rooms.
An old woman dressed in a zoo keeper's uniform looks up at you.
human
You examine ring
gpt
A simple yet tasteful setting - a single, faceted stone in a 4 prong base.
human
You look at the makeup
gpt
There are a few sticks of very high quality professional heavy greasepaint in the kit. Just your skin tone, and a national brand label.
human
You examine the trumpet
gpt
"Well, you going to try a room or ain't you?" says the zookeeper

The trumpet is in amazingly good condition. By the style, you decide it was probably made over 3,000 years ago and used by ancient armies as they sieged and attacked walled cities. You always were such a good music historian.
human
You look at KNIFE
gpt
"Had a friend went in there once. Ain't got many friends these days."

You don't see any knife here.
human
Go east
gpt
You are in a small side room. The exits all lead back to the main gallery.
A pirate captain confronts you, waving a cutlass.
human
You hit the pirate with KNIFE
gpt
You strike at the pirate with the knife, but your weapon bounces off of him harmlessly
human
You give the makeup
gpt
Now let me get this straight, you want to GIVE to WHOM?
human
You give the makeup to the pirate
gpt
The PIRATE gives a quick glance at the MAKEUP, then tosses it back.
human
Look around
gpt
You are in a small side room. The exits all lead back to the main gallery.
A pirate captain confronts you, waving a cutlass.
human
You give ring to the pirate
gpt
The PIRATE gives a quick glance at the RING, then tosses it back.
human
You give trumpet to the pirate
gpt
The PIRATE gives a quick glance at the TRUMPET, then tosses it back.
human
You kill the pirate
gpt
You attack the pirate with your bare hands, but he evades your attack.
human
Go southeast
gpt
You are in a small side room. The exits all lead back to the main gallery.
A witch turns from her cauldron and raises her gnarled hands ominously.
human
You hit witch with KNIFE
gpt
You strike at the witch with the knife, but your weapon bounces off of her harmlessly
human
You give the ring to the witch
gpt
The WITCH gives a quick glance at the RING, then tosses it back.
human
You give the makeup to the witch
gpt
The WITCH gives a quick glance at the MAKEUP, then tosses it back.
human
You give the trumpet to the witch
gpt
The WITCH gives a quick glance at the TRUMPET, then tosses it back.
human
You kill the witch
gpt
You attack the witch with your bare hands, but she evades your attack.
human
You examine cauldron
gpt
You pass out from the pressure of waiting for the inevitable attack. You come to in the main gallery as the zookeeper snorts. "Must be goin' soft in my old age. But watch out for the Avocado, I ain't goin' near it to grab you out!"

You have come to a central gallery opening onto eight small rooms.
You hear strange yells, mumbles, cackles, screams and mad ravings coming from the rooms.
An old woman dressed in a zoo keeper's uniform looks up at you.
human
Go southeast
gpt
You are in a small side room. The exits all lead back to the main gallery.
A very sharp knife is lying there, blade upwards.
A witch turns from her cauldron and raises her gnarled hands ominously.
human
You take KNIFE
gpt
You pick up the sharp knife.
human
You look at cauldron
gpt
Probably just the kind of old crone who would go around turning people into frogs (or toads). She looks you over approvingly and starts gesturing and muttering an incantation. You feel your eyes starting to bulge
human
You give the HOTDOG to the witch
gpt
The WITCH gives a quick glance at the HOTDOG, then tosses it back.
human
Drink cauldron
gpt
Either you are very hungry or very, very sick.
human
You go southeast
gpt
You pass out from the pressure of waiting for the inevitable attack. You come to in the main gallery as the zookeeper snorts. "Must be goin' soft in my old age. But watch out for the Avocado, I ain't goin' near it to grab you out!"

You have come to a central gallery opening onto eight small rooms.
You hear strange yells, mumbles, cackles, screams and mad ravings coming from the rooms.
An old woman dressed in a zoo keeper's uniform looks up at you.
human
You examine KNIFE
gpt
"Eight rooms to choose from. Most actors I know can't count that high."

It is a large bread knife with a serrated blade.
human
Go southwest
gpt
You are in a small side room. The exits all lead back to the main gallery.
You come face to face with the drama critic who panned your last
three shows.
human
You examine the critic
gpt
This is the guy you always suspected was out to get you. Now you are sure of it. He grins maniacally and comes at you with poison pen raised.
human
You give paper fortune to the critic
gpt
"YOUR FORTUNE MAY RIDE ON YOUR WEIGHT." Must be for some sumo wrestler.
human
You give the ring to the critic
gpt
You can't read the ring, so instead you just examine it. A simple yet tasteful setting - a single, faceted stone in a 4 prong base.
human
You give the makeup to the critic
gpt
"Freddie Krueger Special Halloween Assortment"
human
You give the trumpet to the critic
gpt
You can't read the trumpet, so instead you just examine it. The trumpet is in amazingly good condition. By the style, you decide it was probably made over 3,000 years ago and used by ancient armies as they sieged and attacked walled cities. You always were such a good music historian.
human
You kill the critic
gpt
You attack the critic with your bare hands, but he evades your attack.
human
You put the ring on critic
gpt
You pass out from the pressure of waiting for the inevitable attack. You come to in the main gallery as the zookeeper snorts. "Must be goin' soft in my old age. But watch out for the Avocado, I ain't goin' near it to grab you out!"

You have come to a central gallery opening onto eight small rooms.
You hear strange yells, mumbles, cackles, screams and mad ravings coming from the rooms.
An old woman dressed in a zoo keeper's uniform looks up at you.
human
You examine KNIFE
gpt
"Eight rooms to choose from. Most actors I know can't count that high."

It is a large bread knife with a serrated blade.
human
You examine ring
gpt
A simple yet tasteful setting - a single, faceted stone in a 4 prong base.
human
Go southwest
gpt
You are in a small side room. The exits all lead back to the main gallery.
You come face to face with the drama critic who panned your last
three shows.
human
You hit the critic with KNIFE
gpt
You strike at the critic with the knife, but your weapon bounces off of him harmlessly
human
Grease critic
gpt
Don't know how to grease here...
human
You take all
gpt
You pick up the sharp knife.
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
stage makeup
sharp knife
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
scuba suit
fortune cookie
paper fortune
sturdy plank
valve trumpet
You're wearing:
solitaire ring
human
Kick critic
gpt
You pass out from the pressure of waiting for the inevitable attack. You come to in the main gallery as the zookeeper snorts. "Must be goin' soft in my old age. But watch out for the Avocado, I ain't goin' near it to grab you out!"

You have come to a central gallery opening onto eight small rooms.
You hear strange yells, mumbles, cackles, screams and mad ravings coming from the rooms.
An old woman dressed in a zoo keeper's uniform looks up at you.
human
You go to the northwest
gpt
You are in a small side room. The exits all lead back to the main gallery.
Oh, great, now you find Helen Hipclicks, the worlds most conceited actress.
human
You hit Helen with KNIFE
gpt
You strike at the helen with the knife, but your weapon bounces off of her harmlessly
human
You give RING to HELEN
gpt
The HELEN gives a quick glance at the RING, then tosses it back.
human
You give the makeup to HELEN
gpt
The HELEN gives a quick glance at the MAKEUP, then tosses it back.
human
You give the trumpet to HELEN
gpt
The HELEN gives a quick glance at the TRUMPET, then tosses it back.
human
You kill HELEN
gpt
You attack the helen with your bare hands, but she evades your attack.
human
Kiss helen
gpt
You pass out from the pressure of waiting for the inevitable attack. You come to in the main gallery as the zookeeper snorts. "Must be goin' soft in my old age. But watch out for the Avocado, I ain't goin' near it to grab you out!"

You have come to a central gallery opening onto eight small rooms.
You hear strange yells, mumbles, cackles, screams and mad ravings coming from the rooms.
An old woman dressed in a zoo keeper's uniform looks up at you.
human
Go northwest
gpt
You are in a small side room. The exits all lead back to the main gallery.
A very sharp knife is lying there, blade upwards.
Oh, great, now you find Helen Hipclicks, the worlds most conceited actress.
human
You take KNIFE
gpt
You pick up the sharp knife.
human
You look at the scrapbook
gpt
This is the prima donna who's edged you out of more good parts than you care to think about. Now she's coming right at you waving her scrapbook. Either she's going to bore you to death with her clippings, or she means to attack you.
human
You read the scrapbook
gpt
Er, READ the SCRAPBOOK? I presume that was just an error in judgement.
human
You give the paper fortune to HELEN
gpt
The HELEN gives a quick glance at the FORTUNE, then tosses it back.
human
You kick helen
gpt
Don't know how to kick here...
human
You read the clippings
gpt
You pass out from the pressure of waiting for the inevitable attack. You come to in the main gallery as the zookeeper snorts. "Must be goin' soft in my old age. But watch out for the Avocado, I ain't goin' near it to grab you out!"

You have come to a central gallery opening onto eight small rooms.
You hear strange yells, mumbles, cackles, screams and mad ravings coming from the rooms.
An old woman dressed in a zoo keeper's uniform looks up at you.
human
You tell the woman about the packrat
gpt
"Had a friend went in there once. Ain't got many friends these days."
human
Go upwards
gpt
You've reached the roof over the wings. The hot sun makes you neck prickly. You see the top of an air shaft with a ladder leading down. There is a double-hung casement window in the wall to the West.
human
Go east
gpt
This is NOT the Enterprise. You'll have to open these doors yourself.
human
You open the doors
gpt
You manage to pry the doors open, breaking only one fingernail in the process.
human
You go to the east
gpt
As you walk through, the doors slide closed behind you.
human
You go west
gpt
This is NOT the Enterprise. You'll have to open these doors yourself.
human
Look around
gpt
You find yourself at the bottom of an elevator shaft. You can see light coming through the gap between the doors to the West. Looking up you can barely see light filtering through another set of open doors two floors above.
The frayed elevator cable hangs just out of your reach.
human
You climb the CABLE
gpt
You dance and leap on your toes, but are unable to reach the cable. Just when you are about to give up, you recall a stunt you saw in a movie. Taking off your belt, you whip it upward in your best Indiana Jones style. Amazingly, as in the movie, the tip of the belt wraps itself three times around the frayed cable and catches securely. (Aren't you glad I saw that movie too?) Summoning all your strength, you start hand over hand up the belt and cable until you reach the doors at the top of the shaft and swing yourself over to safety.

You stand next to the top of a stairway. Looking North, you see a pair of completely unmarked sliding doors standing open.
human
You look down
gpt
You stand next to the top of a stairway. Looking North, you see a pair of completely unmarked sliding doors standing open.
human
You go to the east
gpt
You are in the closet.
human
You read the dictionary
gpt
Having no particular word to look up, you flip pages at random till you see: BOTTLE:Disolves Gum. SEE ALSO NOTE, SEAT BULB:Works in a Socket other than the original. SEE ALSO SPOTLIGHT BUTTON:The one in the booth operates the curtain. SEE ALSO COUNTERWEIGHT DOOR:Some can be opened. SEE ALSO KNOB, OILCAN, WINDOW, MAKEUP FORTUNE:In the Cookie - the Treasure is on the grid. PLUTO:Put in the OPENed crate. SEE ALSO CRATE, TABLE, SCRIPT TABLE:The portable one gets you the Plank. SEE ALSO CRATE, PLANK
human
You read dictionary
gpt
The pages are falling apart as you handle them. You must wait for them to dry.
human
Go east
gpt
Looking around, you see a spiral stairway leading up, a door around behind the stairs to the West, and the stage to the East
human
You go east
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
human
You go to the north
gpt
There is an unpainted red brick wall to the West.
A thin ray of light creeps in under the stage door.

In the Corner of the offstage area, you see the top of an old wooden stairway.
human
You go downward
gpt
At the bottom of a stairway you see a doorway West and some smudged graffiti on the wall: "GLASS CUTS DIAMOND" and "DYSLEXICS OF THE WORLD, UNTIE!".
human
Go west
gpt
There are small piles of sawdust in the corners. You see a door to the East.
A hardened steel chain has one end built into the concrete wall.
There is an iron crowbar
A gouged and battered woodworking table is against the Wall.
human
Go south
gpt
You see high shelves with unfinished repair projects and a storage room South.
A violin sits on the shelf waiting for its broken bridge to be repaired.
human
Go south
gpt
The storage room floor is a disaster. Junk and clutter lie everywhere.
human
You read the dictionary
gpt
Having no particular word to look up, you flip pages at random till you see: CAT:Is nervous about catgut. SEE ALSO HOTDOG, KNOB, VIOLIN GENIE:Anagrams your gifts into useful objects. SEE ALSO BUGLE, LAMP, SKATE FROG:Feed it then kiss it (yuch). SEE ALSO HOTDOG, PRINCE, PRINCESS, GUY, GIRL PROGRAMMER:Decent chap who spent years on this game. SEE ALSO $5 REGISTRATION ROGUES:Various. A poor man's D & D. SEE ALSO Gratuitous violence TOTO:An afterthought. Pay no attention to the little dog behind the curtain.
human
Keep going
gpt
Having no particular word to look up, you flip pages at random till you see: BOOK:Several. Must be read. Good for trading. SEE ALSO PAGE QUARTER:Buys merchandise. (Buy policy FIRST.) SEE ALSO DRINK, POLICY, BARBER
human
You continue
gpt
The pages are falling apart as you handle them. You must wait for them to dry.
human
You read DICTIONARY
gpt
Having no particular word to look up, you flip pages at random till you see: BOILER:Might knock out a wall if blown. SEE ALSO HACKSAW, VALVE, NOTE DESK:The courtesy desk contains a very important item.
SEE ALSO KEY, RECLAIM DICTIONARY:Dangerously soggy. Will fall apart if overused. DRAWER:In Dressing Table. SEE ALSO MAKEUP MIRROR:Cut it with a diamond. SEE ALSO DIAMOND, RING VALVE:The safety valve has something in it. SEE ALSO BOILER, HACKSAW, NOTE
human
You read the DICTIONARY
gpt
Having no particular word to look up, you flip pages at random till you see: BUGLE:Fun to play. Makes a good gift. SEE ALSO GENIE, PIRATE KEY:Won't be available until late in the game. SEE ALSO CHEST, DESK ORGAN:Type "4" (STOP #4 in the clues). RECORDER:Will play a tape. SEE ALSO TAPE TAPE:In the locked bathroom. Be nice to a friend. SEE ALSO RECORDER TRUMPET:You will need it after you get past the mirror. VIOLIN:Neither you nor the cat get along with it. SEE ALSO CAT, KNOB
human
You examine the ORGAN
gpt
The massive instrument has been lovingly maintained. The keys smell of Bon Ami, the gilt labels on the stops still gleam and the ornamental vase still holds fresh tulips...(strange, that reminds of a joke somehow).
human
You look at the stops
gpt
The massive instrument has been lovingly maintained. The keys smell of Bon Ami, the gilt labels on the stops still gleam and the ornamental vase still holds fresh tulips...(strange, that reminds of a joke somehow).
human
You read the ORGAN
gpt
The stops are arranged to the right and above the main keyboard and are simply numbered, "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, etc." A simple touch would activate them.
human
Touch 1
gpt
What do you want to touch?
human
You touch stop 1
gpt
You push tentatively, smiling with some perverted satisfaction at the sight of the greasy fingerprint you left on the hand polished surface.
human
Touch stop 2
gpt
You push tentatively, smiling with some perverted satisfaction at the sight of the greasy fingerprint you left on the hand polished surface.
human
Touch stop 3
gpt
You push tentatively, smiling with some perverted satisfaction at the sight of the greasy fingerprint you left on the hand polished surface.
human
Touch stop 4
gpt
You push tentatively, smiling with some perverted satisfaction at the sight of the greasy fingerprint you left on the hand polished surface.
human
You press stop 4
gpt
You push tentatively, smiling with some perverted satisfaction at the sight of the greasy fingerprint you left on the hand polished surface.
human
You press stop
gpt
You push tentatively, smiling with some perverted satisfaction at the sight of the greasy fingerprint you left on the hand polished surface.
human
You read the stops
gpt
The stops are arranged to the right and above the main keyboard and are simply numbered, "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, etc." A simple touch would activate them.
human
You touch the ORGAN
gpt
You push tentatively, smiling with some perverted satisfaction at the sight of the greasy fingerprint you left on the hand polished surface.
human
You press stop 4
gpt
You push tentatively, smiling with some perverted satisfaction at the sight of the greasy fingerprint you left on the hand polished surface.
human
You play the ORGAN
gpt
You always fancied yourself another P. D. Q. Bach. Your fingers fly over the keys and great waves of ethereal music gush from the pipes.
human
4
gpt
As your fingers touch the organ stop labelled "4", you hear a scraping sound behind you. Twisting around on the organ bench you see that a small panel has opened in the wall behind you and is already starting to re-close. Hastily you turn to vault over the bench but only succeed in falling in a heap, jamming your head between the wall and the almost-closed panel. This, however, stops its forward motion allowing you to pry it back enough to free your bruised scalp and crawl unceremoniously through before it once more hisses shut.

You find yourself near the podium in the orchestra pit. The pit extends to the West and there is a small, almost hidden crawl way to the North.
The door to the East is securely locked.
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
stage makeup
sharp knife
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
scuba suit
fortune cookie
paper fortune
sturdy plank
valve trumpet
You're wearing:
solitaire ring
human
You go west
gpt
You arrive at a small cranny (or is it a nook? I never know) at the West side of the pit. You see, "Our Secret Place" inscribed above a small lens. Looking into it, you see nothing and decide it must be some sort of electric eye.
A packrat has emerged from a crack in the wall
human
You give the paper fortune to the packrat
gpt
The packrat carefully inspects the FORTUNE that you offer, then somehow stuffs it into a tiny crack in the wall. He darts toward the wall himself, pausing only long enough to throw a small object back to you, then vanishes.

You arrive at a small cranny (or is it a nook? I never know) at the West side of the pit. You see, "Our Secret Place" inscribed above a small lens. Looking into it, you see nothing and decide it must be some sort of electric eye.
A pointed blue hat sits there
human
You take the hat
gpt
You pick up the pointed hat.
human
You look at the hat
gpt
It is an old hat made of some soft material, decorated with moons and stars and odd symbols. There seem to be water stains and what look like splinters from broomsticks imbedded in the seams.
human
You look in the hat
gpt
It is an old hat made of some soft material, decorated with moons and stars and odd symbols. There seem to be water stains and what look like splinters from broomsticks imbedded in the seams.
human
You go east
gpt
You find yourself near the podium in the orchestra pit. The pit extends to the West and there is a small, almost hidden crawl way to the North.
The door to the East is securely locked.
human
Go north
gpt
You find yourself in a cramped little room with curved walls. Something massive occupies almost the entire area. As you make your way around to the far side, you see this is the theater organ. The controls for raising the entire assembly up to stage level for performances have been gutted and are completely unusable. You can still see the narrow passage to the East.
You are sitting at the keyboard of the massive theater organ.
human
4
gpt
As your fingers touch the organ stop labelled "4", you hear a scraping sound behind you. Twisting around on the organ bench you see that a small panel has opened in the wall behind you and is already starting to re-close. Hastily you turn to vault over the bench but only succeed in falling in a heap, jamming your head between the wall and the almost-closed panel. This, however, stops its forward motion allowing you to pry it back enough to free your bruised scalp and crawl unceremoniously through before it once more hisses shut.

You find yourself near the podium in the orchestra pit. The pit extends to the West and there is a small, almost hidden crawl way to the North.
The door to the East is securely locked.
human
You go east
gpt
You have come to a narrow passageway with a ladder leading up to the stage and a crawl way through to a slightly less cramped area to the West.
human
Go upward
gpt
Near the stage-left proscenium arch you notice something dark about the floor. Looking down, you see that it is a trap door - an OPEN trap door.
human
You go west
gpt
This is the center of the stage, closest to the audience, where all actors hope to take their big bows some day.
human
Go south
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go east
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
human
You go to the west
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
You go south
gpt
You are now in a middle-ish aisle in the audience area.
You see a small scrap of parchment with a secret written on it.
human
You take the parchment
gpt
You pick up the dark parchment.
human
You wear the hat
gpt
You put on the hat.
human
You put the parchment under the hat
gpt
You lay the secret on your cute little bald spot, then cover it with the hat.
human
Go north
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
Go west
gpt
The curving steps to the apron are to the North, and the audience to the East.
There is a solid steel fire door built into the West wall.
human
You go west
gpt
Just as you step into the room, the fire door closes behind you, plunging you into inky blackness. You can't even find an electrical outlet. Oh, bother.
human
You read the parchment
gpt
Oh, no you don't! If you read it, it won't be a secret any more.
human
You look at the parchment
gpt
This might be a prop left over from a spy drama - or maybe it's the real thing.
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
stage makeup
sharp knife
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
scuba suit
fortune cookie
sturdy plank
valve trumpet
You're wearing:
pointed hat
solitaire ring
dark secret
human
Go east
gpt
The curving steps to the apron are to the North, and the audience to the East.
There is a solid steel fire door built into the West wall.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the center of the stage, closest to the audience, where all actors hope to take their big bows some day.
human
Go west
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
human
You go west
gpt
Looking around, you see a spiral stairway leading up, a door around behind the stairs to the West, and the stage to the East
human
Go upwards
gpt
At the South end of a hall, there are doorways to the West and the South and the top of a narrow spiral stairway.
The door to the dressing room has no knob.
human
Go south
gpt
You are in a small side room. The exits all lead back to the main gallery.
The theater janitor was looking around the room. Hearing you, he looks up.
human
Examine janitor
gpt
He was looking for something, but has now turned his attention to you. He appears to have guessed that you know more about him than he cares to have made public. Chomping on his cigar, he rolls up his sleeves and heads toward you.
human
You show secret to the janitor
gpt
Oh, no you don't! If you read it, it won't be a secret any more.
human
You give secret to the janitor
gpt
Oh, no you don't! If you read it, it won't be a secret any more.
human
You hit the janitor with secret
gpt
You strike at the janitor with the secret, but your weapon bounces off of him harmlessly
human
You read secret
gpt
Oh, no you don't! If you read it, it won't be a secret any more.
human
You drop secret
gpt
(Taking it off first)
You drop the secret.
human
Wait
gpt
Time passes...
human
Examine janitor
gpt
He was looking for something, but has now turned his attention to you. He appears to have guessed that you know more about him than he cares to have made public. Chomping on his cigar, he rolls up his sleeves and heads toward you.
human
You ask the janitor about secret
gpt
You pass out from the pressure of waiting for the inevitable attack. You come to in the main gallery as the zookeeper snorts. "Must be goin' soft in my old age. But watch out for the Avocado, I ain't goin' near it to grab you out!"

You have come to a central gallery opening onto eight small rooms.
You hear strange yells, mumbles, cackles, screams and mad ravings coming from the rooms.
An old woman dressed in a zoo keeper's uniform looks up at you.
human
Go southeast
gpt
You are in a small side room. The exits all lead back to the main gallery.
A witch turns from her cauldron and raises her gnarled hands ominously.
human
You show secret to the witch
gpt
Don't know how to show here...
human
You give secret to witch
gpt
The WITCH gives a quick glance at the SECRET, then tosses it back.
human
You wear secret
gpt
You are already wearing the secret.
human
You give the hat to the witch
gpt
The WITCH gives a quick glance at the HAT, then tosses it back.
human
You hit the witch with the hat
gpt
You strike at the witch with the hat, but your weapon bounces off of her harmlessly
human
You kill the witch
gpt
You pass out from the pressure of waiting for the inevitable attack. You come to in the main gallery as the zookeeper snorts. "Must be goin' soft in my old age. But watch out for the Avocado, I ain't goin' near it to grab you out!"

You have come to a central gallery opening onto eight small rooms.
You hear strange yells, mumbles, cackles, screams and mad ravings coming from the rooms.
An old woman dressed in a zoo keeper's uniform looks up at you.
human
Inventory
gpt
"Well, you going to try a room or ain't you?" says the zookeeper

You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
stage makeup
sharp knife
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
scuba suit
fortune cookie
sturdy plank
valve trumpet
You're wearing:
solitaire ring
dark secret
human
Go upwards
gpt
You've reached the roof over the wings. The hot sun makes you neck prickly. You see the top of an air shaft with a ladder leading down. There is a double-hung casement window in the wall to the West.
human
Go downward
gpt
You have come to a central gallery opening onto eight small rooms.
You hear strange yells, mumbles, cackles, screams and mad ravings coming from the rooms.
An old woman dressed in a zoo keeper's uniform looks up at you.
human
You go to the south-east
gpt
You are in a small side room. The exits all lead back to the main gallery.
A pointed blue hat sits there
A witch turns from her cauldron and raises her gnarled hands ominously.
human
You wear the hat
gpt
You lay the secret on your cute little bald spot, then cover it with the hat.

You are already wearing the hat.
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
stage makeup
sharp knife
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
scuba suit
fortune cookie
sturdy plank
valve trumpet
You're wearing:
pointed hat
solitaire ring
dark secret
human
You look at the hat
gpt
It is an old hat made of some soft material, decorated with moons and stars and odd symbols. There seem to be water stains and what look like splinters from broomsticks imbedded in the seams.
human
You go to the northwest
gpt
The witch blocks your way.
human
Wait
gpt
Time passes...
human
You wait for a while
gpt
You pass out from the pressure of waiting for the inevitable attack. You come to in the main gallery as the zookeeper snorts. "Must be goin' soft in my old age. But watch out for the Avocado, I ain't goin' near it to grab you out!"

You have come to a central gallery opening onto eight small rooms.
You hear strange yells, mumbles, cackles, screams and mad ravings coming from the rooms.
An old woman dressed in a zoo keeper's uniform looks up at you.
human
Go south
gpt
You are in a small side room. The exits all lead back to the main gallery.
The theater janitor was looking around the room. Hearing you, he looks up.
human
You read secret
gpt
Oh, no you don't! If you read it, it won't be a secret any more.
human
You go north
gpt
The janitor blocks your way.
human
Wait
gpt
Time passes...
human
You look at your surroundings
gpt
You are in a small side room. The exits all lead back to the main gallery.
The theater janitor was looking around the room. Hearing you, he looks up.
human
You show the hat to janitor
gpt
You cannot make heads or tails of the symbols. You look inside the hat for a label, but find only a few strands of black mouse fur.
human
You wear the hat
gpt
You lay the secret on your cute little bald spot, then cover it with the hat.

You are already wearing the hat.
human
You wait for a while
gpt
You pass out from the pressure of waiting for the inevitable attack. You come to in the main gallery as the zookeeper snorts. "Must be goin' soft in my old age. But watch out for the Avocado, I ain't goin' near it to grab you out!"

You have come to a central gallery opening onto eight small rooms.
You hear strange yells, mumbles, cackles, screams and mad ravings coming from the rooms.
An old woman dressed in a zoo keeper's uniform looks up at you.
human
Go west
gpt
You are in a small side room. The exits all lead back to the main gallery.
This guy looks just like your agent (The one you haven't seen
lately).
human
You look at the agent
gpt
Now you know this must be some kind of weird nightmare. Your own agent is after you. He is rolling up a stack of your head shots and publicity releases and seems intent on using them as a club.
human
Yes
gpt
You find yourself in the balcony. You look down over the railing to the North, and see the entire audience and stage apron area. There is no one in sight and no sign of any activity. Looking around, you see a staircase to the West and a small storage closet to the East with a switch just inside the door.
Your seat (THEATER seat, that is) has folded into the upright
position
A wad of chewing gum is stuck to the bottom of the seat.
You see an old, weathered piece of paper beneath the seat.
human
You take the paper
gpt
You pick up the old paper.
human
Go east
gpt
It is dark. You can't see anything.
human
Light bulb
gpt
You pick up the dim bulb.

The bulb is now lit.
human
You go west
gpt
You find yourself in the balcony. You look down over the railing to the North, and see the entire audience and stage apron area. There is no one in sight and no sign of any activity. Looking around, you see a staircase to the West and a small storage closet to the East with a switch just inside the door.
Your seat (THEATER seat, that is) has folded into the upright
position
A wad of chewing gum is stuck to the bottom of the seat.
human
Go west
gpt
You are standing at the top of a gently curving staircase leading down to the lobby. You see a small balcony to the East.
human
Go down
gpt
At the West end of the lobby, there is a grand stairway leading upward and a doorway to the South. You also see the snackbar to the West. There is a restroom door to the South.
human
Go south
gpt
This is another restroom like all the others you've seen. I'll spare you the colorful description except to mention that someone has scratched, "KEEP SECRETS UNDER YOUR HAT" on the wall.
There is a paperback book with the cover torn off ( on the sink )
human
You go north
gpt
You pick up the paperback book.

Looking at the index you see entries such as:
"SNOW WHITE AND THE 1001 ARABIAN KNIGHTS MEET HEY DIDDLE DIDDLE, THE CAT AND
THE FIDDLE" (I hate sequels and spin offs, don't you?)

At the West end of the lobby, there is a grand stairway leading upward and a doorway to the South. You also see the snackbar to the West. There is a restroom door to the South.
human
You take KNIFE
gpt
In the snack bar you see doorways to the North and West. All the equipment is polished and clean, but you find nothing of interest in the cabinets.
There is a foot long hotdog ( on the grill )

You pick up the long hotdog.

You find a shelf in the closet.
A very sharp knife is lying there, blade upwards. ( on the shelf )

You pick up the sharp knife.
human
Go east
gpt
In the snack bar you see doorways to the North and West. All the equipment is polished and clean, but you find nothing of interest in the cabinets.

At the West end of the lobby, there is a grand stairway leading upward and a doorway to the South. You also see the snackbar to the West. There is a restroom door to the South.

The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The door to the South is locked
human
Look around
gpt
Excuse me, but your pager is beeping.

The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The door to the South is locked
human
You answer the pager
gpt
"This is E.T. I'm returning your call. Next time don't call collect."
human
Go east
gpt
The foyer widens out to the East and South.
An old vending machine stands against the wall
human
You go east
gpt
You see an open Dutch door to the North and other doors across the room to the South and Southwest.
human
You go north
gpt
The coat room is almost empty. The Dutch door to the South stands open.
On the wall behind the counter there is a ratty coat hanging on a nail.
human
You go north
gpt
A gentle tug causes the coat to slip slightly to one side. Through the eruption of moths you see that the coat is covering a doorway North. Pushing the coat to the side like a drape, you go through.

You have come across a store room. A stairway leads down. A closet is North.
A small magnesium box sits on the floor

This looks about like your typical closet (minus the coat hangers).
A packrat has emerged from a crack in the wall
human
You give the paper to the packrat
gpt
The packrat carefully inspects the PAPER that you offer, then somehow stuffs it into a tiny crack in the wall. He darts toward the wall himself, pausing only long enough to throw a small object back to you, then vanishes.

This looks about like your typical closet (minus the coat hangers). There is a plain living room lamp.
human
Light lamp
gpt
Finding a convenient wall outlet, you plug the lamp in and switch it on.

The lamp is now lit.
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
sharp knife
old lamp (Providing light)
paperback book
You're wearing:
pocket pager ( on your belt )
human
You go south
gpt
Excuse me, but your pager is beeping.

You have come across a store room. A stairway leads down. A closet is North.
A small magnesium box sits on the floor
human
You go north
gpt
Reaching the bottom of the stairs, you can see something massive to the West.

You squeeze past the gently hissing boiler. There is a maintenance walkway that runs beside the boiler toward the North. Stairs are to the East.
The boiler knocks and pounds - small jets of steam hiss from the seams.
The corroded safety valve spurts like a steam calliope. ( on top
the boiler
)

Squeezing along between the boiler and the wall you come across a room to the North labelled "HOMONYM CLOSET"

You are in the homonym closet.
There is Merry Mary
human
You take Pluto
gpt
She barks out a laugh then hands you a small object saying, "It was a dumb joke, but take my Pluto, please." With that she seems to melt away into the shadows, leaving you with a small statue and the funny feeling that your grammatical sensibilities have been offended. (Mine certainly were.)

You already have the pluto.
human
Go south
gpt
You see an open Dutch door to the North and other doors across the room to the South and Southwest.
human
Go west
gpt
At the West end of the lobby, there is a grand stairway leading upward and a doorway to the South. You also see the snackbar to the West. There is a restroom door to the South.
human
Go east
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The door to the South is locked
human
You go to the north
gpt
You are at the lobby courtesy area. The auditorium is to the North. The well-appointed courtesy desk stands by the wall.
human
You go to the north
gpt
You are now in a middle-ish aisle in the audience area.
You see a small scrap of parchment with a secret written on it. (
on seat 86
)
human
You go south
gpt
You are at the lobby courtesy area. The auditorium is to the North. The well-appointed courtesy desk stands by the wall.
human
Examine banner
gpt
The locked desk stands under an imitation red velvet banner.
human
You read banner
gpt
The banner above the courtesy desk says, "Lost and Found Desk - RECLAIM Here".
human
Go north
gpt
You are now in a middle-ish aisle in the audience area.
You see a small scrap of parchment with a secret written on it. (
on seat 86
)

From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
Go east
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
human
Go up
gpt
You stand next to the top of a stairway. Looking North, you see a pair of completely unmarked sliding doors standing open.
human
You go to the east
gpt
You are in the closet.
A spear stands in a corner of the closet.
human
You shake spear
gpt
The PUN is the lowest form of humor (unless YOU think of it first).
In protest the packrat jumps out of a hole and replaces the spear with a bucket.

You are in the closet.
There is that famous old oaken bucket
human
You take the bucket
gpt
You pick up the oaken bucket.
human
Look around
gpt
Here, the stage lighting and effects are controlled. Doors lead East & West.
An ominous red button is at eye level on the wall
human
You go west
gpt
The spotlight booth has doors East and West. There is no glass in the window to the North (to avoid blinding the spot operator. By, the way, don't try going through the window. It won't work.)
A large follow spot stands by the window
human
Open spot
gpt
You have opened the spot.
Inside, you see the following:
You can see the socket
human
Go east
gpt
Here, the stage lighting and effects are controlled. Doors lead East & West.
An ominous red button is at eye level on the wall
human
You go to the west
gpt
You stand next to the top of a stairway. Looking North, you see a pair of completely unmarked sliding doors standing open.

You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.

From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
Go west
gpt
The curving steps to the apron are to the North, and the audience to the East.
There is a solid steel fire door built into the West wall.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the center of the stage, closest to the audience, where all actors hope to take their big bows some day.
human
Go north
gpt
The center of the vast open stage area is strangely silent. It almost seems you can hear faint echoes of past performers. There is an elevator built into the stage floor. Luckily it is in the "UP" position now.
human
Go east
gpt
You find yourself in the library. The shelves are mostly empty now. The stage elevator is in a small alcove to the West and a short passage is to the South.
There is a very thin music book ( on the east shelf )
human
You take the book
gpt
Do you mean the music book or the paperback book?
human
Music
gpt
You pick up the music book.
human
You read the music book
gpt
"4...SHOW ME THE WAY TO GO HOME"
human
You go to the south
gpt
Looking around, you see that the room is bare. You see the Library North
There are sliding elevator doors on the East wall
There is a locked door on the West wall.
human
You look around
gpt
Looking around, you see that the room is bare. You see the Library North
There are sliding elevator doors on the East wall
There is a locked door on the West wall.
human
You open the doors
gpt
You manage to pry the doors open, breaking only one fingernail in the process.
human
Go east
gpt
As you walk through, the doors slide closed behind you.

You find yourself at the bottom of an elevator shaft. You can see light coming through the gap between the doors to the West. Looking up you can barely see light filtering through another set of open doors two floors above.
The frayed elevator cable hangs just out of your reach.
A packrat has emerged from a crack in the wall
human
You trade the pager to the packrat
gpt
The packrat carefully inspects the PAGER that you offer, then somehow stuffs it into a tiny crack in the wall. He darts toward the wall himself, pausing only long enough to throw a small object back to you, then vanishes.

You find yourself at the bottom of an elevator shaft. You can see light coming through the gap between the doors to the West. Looking up you can barely see light filtering through another set of open doors two floors above.
A battered bugle is lying there.
The frayed elevator cable hangs just out of your reach.
human
You take the BUGLE
gpt
You pick up the battered bugle.
human
You open the doors
gpt
You manage to pry the doors open, breaking only one fingernail in the process.
human
Go west
gpt
As you walk through, the doors slide closed behind you.

Looking around, you see that the room is bare. You see the Library North
There are sliding elevator doors on the East wall
There is a locked door on the West wall.
human
Go north
gpt
You find yourself in the library. The shelves are mostly empty now. The stage elevator is in a small alcove to the West and a short passage is to the South.
human
Go up
gpt
The center of the vast open stage area is strangely silent. It almost seems you can hear faint echoes of past performers. There is an elevator built into the stage floor. Luckily it is in the "UP" position now.
human
You go to the south-west
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
human
You go west
gpt
Looking around, you see a spiral stairway leading up, a door around behind the stairs to the West, and the stage to the East
human
Go upwards
gpt
At the South end of a hall, there are doorways to the West and the South and the top of a narrow spiral stairway.
The door to the dressing room has no knob.
human
Go south
gpt
You find yourself in the men's dressing room.
There is a dressing table against the wall
There is a small drawer ( in the dressing table)
human
You examine the MIRROR
gpt
You have opened the drawer.
Inside, you see the following:
There is a kit of heavy stage makeup

You pick up the stage makeup.

The table has a mirror and a small drawer. There is nothing lying on the table. A quick search shows that there is nothing behind nor under it. There is something scribbled on the mirror with lipstick.
human
You look at the MAKEUP
gpt
"THE MAKEUP THEY GIVE YOU IN THIS PLACE WOULD GIVE ZITS TO WROUGHT IRON!"

There are a few sticks of very high quality professional heavy greasepaint in the kit. Just your skin tone, and a national brand label.
human
You go to the east
gpt
At the South end of a hall, there are doorways to the West and the South and the top of a narrow spiral stairway.
The door to the dressing room has no knob.

The hall continues to the West and South. There's an open door to the North.

You can't go that way.
human
Go south
gpt
The hall ends with doorways to the South and the West and a ladder built into the East wall leads up through an access hatch into the ceiling.
human
You go to the south
gpt
Garment racks line the walls. There is a definite smell of well worn clothing.
A name brand SCUBA suit lies dripping ( on the floor )
human
You take the suit
gpt
You pick up the scuba suit.
human
Go west
gpt
The hall ends with doorways to the South and the West and a ladder built into the East wall leads up through an access hatch into the ceiling.

Looking around, you see that this is where props (items small enough to be carried around on stage - guns, books, pencils, etc.) are stored.
An oddly decorated magicians table sits in the corner
There is a very convincing 24 carat ring. ( hanging on a wall peg)
human
You read the Table
gpt
You pick up the solitaire ring.

At first you can't make out the meaning of the hem's decorations.
Then as you start walking around to the other side of the table, it hits you...Its written upside down. Clumsily standing on your head, you make out the repeating legend, "..ACEPRIZEDPOSSIONONTABLEPLACEPRIZEDPOSSIONONTABLEPL..."
human
You go to the east
gpt
The catwalk continues West and East. The boards creak under your feet. Looking down, you see a dangerous SAG.

At the East end of the catwalk you find a short ladder leading up to the roof.
human
Go up
gpt
The afternoon sun bakes the theater roof. Looking over the sides, you see nothing but deserted streets in all directions. There is an open hatchway.
You see a rainsoaked page from some book lying on the roof.
human
You read the page
gpt
Do you mean the music book or the rainsoaked page?
human
Rainsoaked
gpt
It's a page from ALI BABA AND THE FORTY THIEVES, too rainsoaked to read.
human
Go north
gpt
You have come to the Northern edge of the roof. Most of the way to the North is blocked by the wall that encloses the high flyloft over the main stage area. There is a short set of steps (also North) that lead to a narrow upper roof.
There is a heavy packing crate
human
You take the CRATE
gpt
You're already carrying too much weight as it is.
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
battered bugle
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
stage makeup
sharp knife
music book
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
paperback book
plaster pluto
solitaire ring
scuba suit
human
You go to the north
gpt
You've reached the roof over the wings. The hot sun makes you neck prickly. You see the top of an air shaft with a ladder leading down. There is a double-hung casement window in the wall to the West.
A packrat has emerged from a crack in the wall
human
Trade paperback to packrat
gpt
The packrat carefully inspects the PAPERBACK that you offer, then somehow stuffs it into a tiny crack in the wall. He darts toward the wall himself, pausing only long enough to throw a small object back to you, then vanishes.

You've reached the roof over the wings. The hot sun makes you neck prickly. You see the top of an air shaft with a ladder leading down. There is a double-hung casement window in the wall to the West.
There is nice E flat valve trumpet
human
You take the TRUMPET
gpt
You pick up the valve trumpet.
human
Go downward
gpt
You have come to a central gallery opening onto eight small rooms.
You hear strange yells, mumbles, cackles, screams and mad ravings coming from the rooms.
An old woman dressed in a zoo keeper's uniform looks up at you.
human
Sos-bugsos-bugle
gpt
The zookeeper chuckles, "I ain't dumb enough to go in them rooms."

Enter saved game to store:
human
Go east
gpt
You are in a small side room. The exits all lead back to the main gallery.
A pirate captain confronts you, waving a cutlass.
human
You play the bugle
gpt
You wet your lips, throw back your head and blow for all you're worth. A shower of cockroaches and spider webs flies out the bell along with a stream of notes that would make Sousa gasp.

The captain applauds wildly (a BAD mistake for someone with a hook for a left hand). You escape as he hops in pain trying to pry his hands back apart.

You have earned 1000 BONUS POINTS out of a possible 22,000

You have come to a central gallery opening onto eight small rooms.
You hear strange yells, mumbles, cackles, screams and mad ravings coming from the rooms.
An old woman dressed in a zoo keeper's uniform looks up at you.
human
You go east
gpt
You are in a small side room. The exits all lead back to the main gallery.
human
Go east
gpt
You have come to a central gallery opening onto eight small rooms.
You hear strange yells, mumbles, cackles, screams and mad ravings coming from the rooms.
An old woman dressed in a zoo keeper's uniform looks up at you.
human
Go south
gpt
You are in a small side room. The exits all lead back to the main gallery.
The theater janitor was looking around the room. Hearing you, he looks up.
human
You play the bugle
gpt
You wet your lips, throw back your head and blow for all you're worth. A shower of cockroaches and spider webs flies out the bell along with a stream of notes that would make Sousa gasp.
human
Sos-bugsos-bugle
gpt
Enter saved game to load: [ Rogues Gallery

You have come to a central gallery opening onto eight small rooms.
You hear strange yells, mumbles, cackles, screams and mad ravings coming from the rooms.
An old woman dressed in a zoo keeper's uniform looks up at you.
human
Go east
gpt
You are in a small side room. The exits all lead back to the main gallery.
A pirate captain confronts you, waving a cutlass.
human
You play the bugle
gpt
You wet your lips, throw back your head and blow for all you're worth. A shower of cockroaches and spider webs flies out the bell along with a stream of notes that would make Sousa gasp.

The captain applauds wildly (a BAD mistake for someone with a hook for a left hand). You escape as he hops in pain trying to pry his hands back apart.

You have earned 1000 BONUS POINTS out of a possible 22,000

You have come to a central gallery opening onto eight small rooms.
You hear strange yells, mumbles, cackles, screams and mad ravings coming from the rooms.
An old woman dressed in a zoo keeper's uniform looks up at you.
human
You look at the woman
gpt
She spits in the corner and says."You know, not many people come down this way any more. A lot fewer go back. These rooms hold about the nastiest bunch of characters you'd want to tangle with. Try 'em if you like. Ain't no skin off my nose." She then settles back in her chair to watch.
human
You go east
gpt
You are in a small side room. The exits all lead back to the main gallery.
human
Go east
gpt
You have come to a central gallery opening onto eight small rooms.
You hear strange yells, mumbles, cackles, screams and mad ravings coming from the rooms.
An old woman dressed in a zoo keeper's uniform looks up at you.
human
You check your inventory
gpt
"If you'd get rid of a few of these characters, it'd make my job a lot easier."

You're carrying:
battered bugle
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
stage makeup
sharp knife
music book
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
plaster pluto
solitaire ring
scuba suit
valve trumpet
human
You look at the book
gpt
"If you'd get rid of a few of these characters, it'd make my job a lot easier."

It has only one the page left - no wonder it's so thin.
human
Go downwards
gpt
You pass out from the pressure of waiting for the inevitable attack. You come to in the main gallery as the zookeeper snorts. "Must be goin' soft in my old age. But watch out for the Avocado, I ain't goin' near it to grab you out!"
human
Go down
gpt
Ignoring everything that you learned as a two year old, you impulsively turn W and walk right into the closed door.

At the South end of a hall, there are doorways to the West and the South and the top of a narrow spiral stairway.
The door to the dressing room has no knob.
human
You go to the north
gpt
The upstage area is dimly illuminated by streamers of light filtering down from the flyloft and work grid above. Specks of dust dance in the light.
There is a suspiciously good looking apple sitting there ( on the
work table
)   An old work table leans and tilts at odd angles
human
You take the APPLE
gpt
You pick up the juicy apple.
human
Go west
gpt
There is an unpainted red brick wall to the West.
A thin ray of light creeps in under the stage door.

You can't go that way.

Ignoring everything that you learned as a two year old, you impulsively turn W and walk right into the closed door.

There is an unpainted red brick wall to the West.
A thin ray of light creeps in under the stage door.
human
Go southeast
gpt
You are in a small side room. The exits all lead back to the main gallery.
A witch turns from her cauldron and raises her gnarled hands ominously.
human
You give APPLE to the witch
gpt
The WITCH gives a quick glance at the APPLE, then tosses it back.
human
You look in the cauldron
gpt
Probably just the kind of old crone who would go around turning people into frogs (or toads). She looks you over approvingly and starts gesturing and muttering an incantation. You feel your eyes starting to bulge
human
You look at your surroundings
gpt
You are in a small side room. The exits all lead back to the main gallery.
A witch turns from her cauldron and raises her gnarled hands ominously.
human
You hit the witch with the suit
gpt
You strike at the witch with the suit, but your weapon bounces off of her harmlessly
human
You throw the suit at the witch
gpt
You pass out from the pressure of waiting for the inevitable attack. You come to in the main gallery as the zookeeper snorts. "Must be goin' soft in my old age. But watch out for the Avocado, I ain't goin' near it to grab you out!"
human
You wear the suit
gpt
You put on the suit.
human
You hit witch
gpt
You attack the witch with your bare hands, but she evades your attack.
human
You throw the bucket at the witch
gpt
You strike at the witch with the bucket, but your weapon bounces off of her harmlessly
human
You wear the bucket
gpt
You put on the bucket.
human
You put the bucket on the witch
gpt
You pass out from the pressure of waiting for the inevitable attack. You come to in the main gallery as the zookeeper snorts. "Must be goin' soft in my old age. But watch out for the Avocado, I ain't goin' near it to grab you out!"

You have come to a central gallery opening onto eight small rooms.
You hear strange yells, mumbles, cackles, screams and mad ravings coming from the rooms.
An old woman dressed in a zoo keeper's uniform looks up at you.
human
You take the bucket
gpt
"Had a friend went in there once. Ain't got many friends these days."

You pick up the oaken bucket.
human
You look at what you're carrying with you
gpt
You're carrying:
battered bugle
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
stage makeup
sharp knife
juicy apple
music book
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
plaster pluto
solitaire ring
valve trumpet
You're wearing:
scuba suit
human
Go southeast
gpt
You are in a small side room. The exits all lead back to the main gallery.
A witch turns from her cauldron and raises her gnarled hands ominously.
human
You hit the witch with the bucket
gpt
You strike at the witch with the bucket, but your weapon bounces off of her harmlessly
human
You eat APPLE
gpt
You take a tentative nibble. It has an oddly smooth taste and you feel no ill effects, so you prepare for a second bite. Then it hits you that all is not right. You feel faint, your head is swimming.
You fall down. You are dying. As you sink into oblivion, you remember an old ditty from your childhood: "An apple a day/Keeps the warthogs away,
But a foot-long hot dog/Will placate a frog."
Wait here a minute, I just remembered something. Yep, I just checked with central supply. That was only a WAX apple. (Boy, what a hypochondriac!)
human
You go to the northwest
gpt
The witch blocks your way.
human
You go northwest
gpt
You pass out from the pressure of waiting for the inevitable attack. You come to in the main gallery as the zookeeper snorts. "Must be goin' soft in my old age. But watch out for the Avocado, I ain't goin' near it to grab you out!"

You have come to a central gallery opening onto eight small rooms.
You hear strange yells, mumbles, cackles, screams and mad ravings coming from the rooms.
An old woman dressed in a zoo keeper's uniform looks up at you.
human
Go south
gpt
You've reached the roof over the wings. The hot sun makes you neck prickly. You see the top of an air shaft with a ladder leading down. There is a double-hung casement window in the wall to the West.

You have come to the Northern edge of the roof. Most of the way to the North is blocked by the wall that encloses the high flyloft over the main stage area. There is a short set of steps (also North) that lead to a narrow upper roof.
There is a heavy packing crate

The afternoon sun bakes the theater roof. Looking over the sides, you see nothing but deserted streets in all directions. There is an open hatchway.
You see a rainsoaked page from some book lying on the roof.
human
Go north
gpt
You have come to the Northern edge of the roof. Most of the way to the North is blocked by the wall that encloses the high flyloft over the main stage area. There is a short set of steps (also North) that lead to a narrow upper roof.
There is a heavy packing crate
human
Examine CRATE
gpt
It is a large wooden packing crate with a heavy lid.
human
You read the crate
gpt
PROP FOR `THE MUSIC BOX' - LAUREL & HARDY; A MENSA/MESA PRODUCTION
human
Open CRATE
gpt
You want to OPEN the CRATE with WHAT, pray tell?
human
You go south
gpt
The afternoon sun bakes the theater roof. Looking over the sides, you see nothing but deserted streets in all directions. There is an open hatchway.
You see a rainsoaked page from some book lying on the roof.
human
Go west
gpt
You suddenly bolt for the roof edge and freedom! With a graceful Grande Jete', you succeed, alighting daintily on the street below. Looking around, you realize that you are in a dark, featureless void with nothing substantial beneath your feet. Realizing that you have just gone outside the programed area of the game, you meekly climb back to "Room 33 - Theater Roof"

The afternoon sun bakes the theater roof. Looking over the sides, you see nothing but deserted streets in all directions. There is an open hatchway.
You see a rainsoaked page from some book lying on the roof.
human
Go downward
gpt
At the East end of the catwalk you find a short ladder leading up to the roof.
human
You go north
gpt
The afternoon sun bakes the theater roof. Looking over the sides, you see nothing but deserted streets in all directions. There is an open hatchway.
You see a rainsoaked page from some book lying on the roof.

You have come to the Northern edge of the roof. Most of the way to the North is blocked by the wall that encloses the high flyloft over the main stage area. There is a short set of steps (also North) that lead to a narrow upper roof.
There is a heavy packing crate
human
You play the bugle
gpt
You wet your lips, throw back your head and blow for all you're worth. A shower of cockroaches and spider webs flies out the bell along with a stream of notes that would make Sousa gasp.
human
You play the TRUMPET
gpt
Carefully checking the spit valve, you put lips to mouthpiece and blow.
human
You examine Pluto
gpt
Close examination reveals it to be a cheap plaster statue with one chipped ear.
human
You read Pluto
gpt
You can't read the pluto, so instead you just examine it. Close examination reveals it to be a cheap plaster statue with one chipped ear.
human
Go downward
gpt
The afternoon sun bakes the theater roof. Looking over the sides, you see nothing but deserted streets in all directions. There is an open hatchway.
You see a rainsoaked page from some book lying on the roof.

At the East end of the catwalk you find a short ladder leading up to the roof.

The catwalk continues West and East. The boards creak under your feet. Looking down, you see a dangerous SAG.

The catwalk allows the techs access to the stage lighting hung above the audience ceiling. You bend low to crawl along, trying not to think about the 30 foot drop through the flimsy structure if you should loose your footing.

The hall ends with doorways to the South and the West and a ladder built into the East wall leads up through an access hatch into the ceiling.
human
Go downward
gpt
The hall continues to the West and South. There's an open door to the North.

You can't go that way.

You can't go that way.
human
Go west
gpt
At the South end of a hall, there are doorways to the West and the South and the top of a narrow spiral stairway.
The door to the dressing room has no knob.
human
Go down
gpt
Looking around, you see a spiral stairway leading up, a door around behind the stairs to the West, and the stage to the East
human
You go east
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
human
Go northeast
gpt
The center of the vast open stage area is strangely silent. It almost seems you can hear faint echoes of past performers. There is an elevator built into the stage floor. Luckily it is in the "UP" position now.
human
You go east
gpt
You find yourself in the library. The shelves are mostly empty now. The stage elevator is in a small alcove to the West and a short passage is to the South.
human
Go up
gpt
The center of the vast open stage area is strangely silent. It almost seems you can hear faint echoes of past performers. There is an elevator built into the stage floor. Luckily it is in the "UP" position now.
human
You go to the south-east
gpt
Near the stage-left proscenium arch you notice something dark about the floor. Looking down, you see that it is a trap door - an OPEN trap door.
human
Go downwards
gpt
You have come to a narrow passageway with a ladder leading up to the stage and a crawl way through to a slightly less cramped area to the West.
human
Go west
gpt
You find yourself in a cramped little room with curved walls. Something massive occupies almost the entire area. As you make your way around to the far side, you see this is the theater organ. The controls for raising the entire assembly up to stage level for performances have been gutted and are completely unusable. You can still see the narrow passage to the East.
You are sitting at the keyboard of the massive theater organ.
human
4
gpt
As your fingers touch the organ stop labelled "4", you hear a scraping sound behind you. Twisting around on the organ bench you see that a small panel has opened in the wall behind you and is already starting to re-close. Hastily you turn to vault over the bench but only succeed in falling in a heap, jamming your head between the wall and the almost-closed panel. This, however, stops its forward motion allowing you to pry it back enough to free your bruised scalp and crawl unceremoniously through before it once more hisses shut.

You find yourself near the podium in the orchestra pit. The pit extends to the West and there is a small, almost hidden crawl way to the North.
The door to the East is securely locked.
human
You go west
gpt
You arrive at a small cranny (or is it a nook? I never know) at the West side of the pit. You see, "Our Secret Place" inscribed above a small lens. Looking into it, you see nothing and decide it must be some sort of electric eye.
A packrat has emerged from a crack in the wall
human
You look at what you're carrying with you
gpt
You're carrying:
battered bugle
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
stage makeup
sharp knife
juicy apple
music book
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
plaster pluto
solitaire ring
valve trumpet
You're wearing:
scuba suit
human
Trade book to packrat
gpt
The packrat carefully inspects the BOOK that you offer, then somehow stuffs it into a tiny crack in the wall. He darts toward the wall himself, pausing only long enough to throw a small object back to you, then vanishes.

You arrive at a small cranny (or is it a nook? I never know) at the West side of the pit. You see, "Our Secret Place" inscribed above a small lens. Looking into it, you see nothing and decide it must be some sort of electric eye.
A pointed blue hat sits there
human
You take the hat
gpt
You pick up the pointed hat.
human
You wear the hat
gpt
You put on the hat.
human
Go upward
gpt
You find yourself near the podium in the orchestra pit. The pit extends to the West and there is a small, almost hidden crawl way to the North.
The door to the East is securely locked.

You find yourself in a cramped little room with curved walls. Something massive occupies almost the entire area. As you make your way around to the far side, you see this is the theater organ. The controls for raising the entire assembly up to stage level for performances have been gutted and are completely unusable. You can still see the narrow passage to the East.
You are sitting at the keyboard of the massive theater organ.

You have come to a narrow passageway with a ladder leading up to the stage and a crawl way through to a slightly less cramped area to the West.

Near the stage-left proscenium arch you notice something dark about the floor. Looking down, you see that it is a trap door - an OPEN trap door.
human
Go south
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.

You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.

You can't go that way.
human
You go to the west
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
Go south
gpt
You are now in a middle-ish aisle in the audience area.
You see a small scrap of parchment with a secret written on it. (
on seat 86
)
human
You put secret under the hat
gpt
You lay the secret on your cute little bald spot, then cover it with the hat.
human
Go east
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.

You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the center of the stage, closest to the audience, where all actors hope to take their big bows some day.
human
You go east
gpt
Near the stage-left proscenium arch you notice something dark about the floor. Looking down, you see that it is a trap door - an OPEN trap door.
human
Go downwards
gpt
You have come to a narrow passageway with a ladder leading up to the stage and a crawl way through to a slightly less cramped area to the West.
human
Go west
gpt
You find yourself in a cramped little room with curved walls. Something massive occupies almost the entire area. As you make your way around to the far side, you see this is the theater organ. The controls for raising the entire assembly up to stage level for performances have been gutted and are completely unusable. You can still see the narrow passage to the East.
You are sitting at the keyboard of the massive theater organ.
human
4
gpt
As your fingers touch the organ stop labelled "4", you hear a scraping sound behind you. Twisting around on the organ bench you see that a small panel has opened in the wall behind you and is already starting to re-close. Hastily you turn to vault over the bench but only succeed in falling in a heap, jamming your head between the wall and the almost-closed panel. This, however, stops its forward motion allowing you to pry it back enough to free your bruised scalp and crawl unceremoniously through before it once more hisses shut.

You find yourself near the podium in the orchestra pit. The pit extends to the West and there is a small, almost hidden crawl way to the North.
The door to the East is securely locked.
human
Go west
gpt
You arrive at a small cranny (or is it a nook? I never know) at the West side of the pit. You see, "Our Secret Place" inscribed above a small lens. Looking into it, you see nothing and decide it must be some sort of electric eye.
human
You examine secret
gpt
This might be a prop left over from a spy drama - or maybe it's the real thing.
human
You read secret
gpt
You READ the secret that you've been so carefully keeping under your hat. There is an almost imperceptible darkening of the small lens in the center of the wall, and with a soft whoosh, a panel swings open allowing you to pass.

The hall continues South. To the East is the one-way passage back to the pit.
A deep gap looms ahead to the South.
human
Go south
gpt
You inch forward to get a better look at the gap. Unfortunately,
just as you reach the edge, your old war wound (the stitch in your side from laughing at the doctors of the 4077th M*A*S*H giving Colonel Potter's horse an enema) flares back up. The spasm knocks you off balance and sends you hurtling into the hole. As you bounce off one wall and then the other you note with chagrin that they are less than 12 feet apart and you might have lived to watch more reruns of M*A*S*H had you found some way to bridge the gap.

You have earned 1000 BONUS POINTS out of a possible 22,000

Your score is 400 (out of 19900 possible). You have visited 60 locations (out of 117 in the game)
human
Describe the surroundings
gpt
Would you like to restart, restore, undo, or quit? [l -> look]
human
Look around
gpt
The hall continues South. To the East is the one-way passage back to the pit.
A deep gap looms ahead to the South.
human
You examine the gap
gpt
It is only a few yards wide, but just too far to jump. The sides, as far down as you can see are sheer and offer no hand holds at all.
human
Go east
gpt
You arrive at a small cranny (or is it a nook? I never know) at the West side of the pit. You see, "Our Secret Place" inscribed above a small lens. Looking into it, you see nothing and decide it must be some sort of electric eye.
human
You read secret
gpt
You READ the secret that you've been so carefully keeping under your hat. There is an almost imperceptible darkening of the small lens in the center of the wall, and with a soft whoosh, a panel swings open allowing you to pass.

The hall continues South. To the East is the one-way passage back to the pit.
A deep gap looms ahead to the South.
human
Go east
gpt
You arrive at a small cranny (or is it a nook? I never know) at the West side of the pit. You see, "Our Secret Place" inscribed above a small lens. Looking into it, you see nothing and decide it must be some sort of electric eye.
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
stage makeup
sharp knife
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
scuba suit
fortune cookie
paper fortune
sturdy plank
valve trumpet
You're wearing:
solitaire ring
human
4
gpt
As your fingers touch the organ stop labelled "4", you hear a scraping sound behind you. Twisting around on the organ bench you see that a small panel has opened in the wall behind you and is already starting to re-close. Hastily you turn to vault over the bench but only succeed in falling in a heap, jamming your head between the wall and the almost-closed panel. This, however, stops its forward motion allowing you to pry it back enough to free your bruised scalp and crawl unceremoniously through before it once more hisses shut.
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
stage makeup
sharp knife
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
scuba suit
fortune cookie
paper fortune
sturdy plank
valve trumpet
You're wearing:
solitaire ring
human
You trade the Cookie to the packrat
gpt
The packrat carefully inspects the COOKIE that you offer, then somehow stuffs it into a tiny crack in the wall. He darts toward the wall himself, pausing only long enough to throw a small object back to you, then vanishes.

You arrive at a small cranny (or is it a nook? I never know) at the West side of the pit. You see, "Our Secret Place" inscribed above a small lens. Looking into it, you see nothing and decide it must be some sort of electric eye.
A pointed blue hat sits there
human
You take the hat
gpt
Sorry about that, I was just fiddling around with one of your RAM chips and I think I accidently threw a DIP switch. I'll see if I can fix it... OK. Everythink is bAc/k to nornal no w. You can co&tinue wiFth the Game.

You arrive at a small cranny (or is it a nook? I never know) at the West side of the pit. You see, "Our Secret Place" inscribed above a small lens. Looking into it, you see nothing and decide it must be some sort of electric eye.
A pointed blue hat sits there
You pick up the pointed hat.
human
You wear it
gpt
You put on the hat.
human
You go south
gpt
[Now in BRIEF mode: Room descriptions will only be printed when rooms are entered for the first time.]
human
Go south
gpt
You can't go that way.

You can't go that way.
human
You put secret under the hat
gpt
You lay the secret on your cute little bald spot, then cover it with the hat.
human
4
gpt
As your fingers touch the organ stop labelled "4", you hear a scraping sound behind you. Twisting around on the organ bench you see that a small panel has opened in the wall behind you and is already starting to re-close. Hastily you turn to vault over the bench but only succeed in falling in a heap, jamming your head between the wall and the almost-closed panel. This, however, stops its forward motion allowing you to pry it back enough to free your bruised scalp and crawl unceremoniously through before it once more hisses shut.
human
You read secret
gpt
You READ the secret that you've been so carefully keeping under your hat. There is an almost imperceptible darkening of the small lens in the center of the wall, and with a soft whoosh, a panel swings open allowing you to pass.

The hall continues South. To the East is the one-way passage back to the pit.
A deep gap looms ahead to the South.
human
You put Plank on the gap
gpt
You inch up to the edge of the gap. A quick check shows that your pulse is holding steady at its usual 72 beats per minute, so you use this to time the echo from a fluttering yodel. Multiplying by the speed of sound in basement hallways, you easily determine that the gap is only 11.432 feet across and can be spanned by using the 12 foot plank. You confidently plant one end of the plank in the dirt near your feet and let it fall until the other end hits and wedges into the far side, then proceed South. You're so clever!

You are balancing precariously on the plank over the deep gap. Under your weight, the ends slip and settle into the ground, wedging them tighter.
human
You go south
gpt
You have come to a dead end. North is the plank over the gap, but there are only blank walls in the other directions.
A stream comes from a gouge in the floor then flows under the West wall.
human
You examine the stream
gpt
The water churns and boils as it rushes along. You cannot tell how deep it is or where it goes after disappearing under the wall.
human
You wear the suit
gpt
You put on the suit.
human
Go west
gpt
When are you going to learn? This is a THEATER. Things you find in
a COSTUME LOFT are only COSTUMES! The paper mache' scuba tanks dissolve away, leaving you to play fishy for about two minutes before the game mercifully ends.

You have earned 0 BONUS POINTS out of a possible 22,000

Your score is 1450 (out of 19900 possible). You have visited 77 locations (out of 117 in the game)
human
You wear the bucket
gpt
You put on the bucket.
human
Go west
gpt
You hear the sound of your breathing echoing inside the bucket as you grope toward where you remember the stream edge to be. You misjudge by only 8 inches, but it is enough to send you headlong into the icy water. With quick reflexes, you keep the pail on your head until you can pull yourself back to dry ground. You find that you did get through to the next section of the hall.

The hall continues South, but the rest of the walls are blank.
A stream appears from under the East wall then drains down a
grating.
human
You look at the stream
gpt
The water churns and boils as it rushes along. You cannot tell how deep it is or where it comes from before appearing from under the wall.
human
You take the bucket
gpt
You pick up the oaken bucket.
human
You describe your surroundings
gpt
The hall continues South, but the rest of the walls are blank.
A stream appears from under the East wall then drains down a
grating.
human
Go south
gpt
You have come to a fork in the hallway. You can go North, East or South.
human
Go east
gpt
You have a small problem. The hall narrows to the East and jammed into the tightest spot is a very genuine-looking guillotine. Its heavy frame extends from wall to wall and from ceiling to floor. The razor-sharp blade is poised high above an ominous wicker basket. The only way East is through the frame.
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
stage makeup
sharp knife
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
paper fortune
valve trumpet
You're wearing:
pointed hat
solitaire ring
scuba suit
dark secret
human
You throw the trumpet east
gpt
You throw the trumpet.
human
You take the trumpet
gpt
You pick up the valve trumpet.
human
You play the trumpet
gpt
Carefully checking the spit valve, you put lips to mouthpiece and blow.
human
Go west
gpt
You have come to a fork in the hallway. You can go North, East or South.
human
You go south
gpt
You find yourself in a nook (or is it a cranny? I could never tell). A packrat has emerged from a crack in the wall
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
stage makeup
sharp knife
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
paper fortune
valve trumpet
You're wearing:
pointed hat
solitaire ring
scuba suit
dark secret
human
You give the paper fortune to the packrat
gpt
The packrat carefully inspects the FORTUNE that you offer, then somehow stuffs it into a tiny crack in the wall. He darts toward the wall himself, pausing only long enough to throw a small object back to you, then vanishes.

You find yourself in a nook (or is it a cranny? I could never tell). You see a small oilcan with a long spout and pump handle
human
You take the OILCAN
gpt
You pick up the small oilcan.
human
You look at the oilcan
gpt
A familiar looking little thing. Turning it over you notice something engraved on the bottom. You also notice oil dribbling down into your left shoe.
human
You read the oilcan
gpt
"IF FOUND, PLEASE RETURN TO TIN WOODSMAN, C/O EMERALD CITY, OZ." (Obviously, just a prop...isn't it?)
human
Go north
gpt
You have come to a fork in the hallway. You can go North, East or South.
human
Go east
gpt
You have a small problem. The hall narrows to the East and jammed into the tightest spot is a very genuine-looking guillotine. Its heavy frame extends from wall to wall and from ceiling to floor. The razor-sharp blade is poised high above an ominous wicker basket. The only way East is through the frame.
human
You go east
gpt
To the West is the guillotine that gave you so much trouble.
Actually, there was nothing to worry about. The blade was nailed up. It couldn't fall. (If you can't trust your programmer, who can you trust?)  East is a doorway.
There is a medium sized brown door at the East end of the Hall
human
You put MAKEUP on hinges
gpt
You slather (love that word) the makeup on the hinges. The door soon swings open, revealing the room beyond. (Slather, slather, slather)
human
Oil hinges
gpt
As you oil the hinges, you notice a warning label on the oilcan: "EXTRA STRENGTH PENETRATING OIL - TO BE USED ON WET SURFACES ONLY!"
It is at this point that massive door falls and flattens you. Does it smart?

You have earned 0 BONUS POINTS out of a possible 22,000

Your score is 2050 (out of 19900 possible). You have visited 82 locations (out of 117 in the game)
human
You go to the east
gpt
You are in the Northwest corner of a big room just East of the greasy door.
A packrat has emerged from a crack in the wall
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
long hotdog
sharp knife
small oilcan
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
valve trumpet
You're wearing:
pointed hat
solitaire ring
scuba suit
dark secret
human
Go east
gpt
You are now in the Northeast corner of the big room.
You see an unusually thick book ( on the floor )
human
You look at the book
gpt
It seems to be one of those double books with a separate story starting at each cover and meeting in the middle. There is a title on each cover.
human
You read the book
gpt
The front cover says, "THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS" and the other front cover says, "JOSHUA AT JERICHO".
human
You take the book
gpt
You pick up the thick book.
human
You go south
gpt
You come across a surprise. There is a door to the South with a large EXIT sign above. This time there is a window that shows a stairway on the other side leading directly up to a back alley. The door doesn't seem to be locked.
There is an exit door on the South wall
human
You examine the exit door
gpt
This is too good to be true. There is no lock on the door, no rust on the hinges and the stairway to the alley is clearly visible through the window.
human
You open the DOOR
gpt
The door is already open.
human
You go to the south
gpt
To your surprise, the door opens easily. In your eagerness, you race forward at full speed, but run into a solid barrier where thin air should be and are hurled back into the room. Dabbing at your bloodied nose, you get up and go over to see what type of force field you encountered. Only then do you notice that the Stairway is only a well-done painting and the entire door assembly is a set piece left over from some show.
human
Oil door
gpt
Don't know how to oil here...
human
You look around
gpt
You come across a surprise. There is a door to the South with a large EXIT sign above. This time there is a window that shows a stairway on the other side leading directly up to a back alley. The door doesn't seem to be locked.
There is an exit door on the South wall
human
Go west
gpt
The wall to the West has a door frame.
A full length mirror is mounted in the door frame.
human
You examine the MIRROR
gpt
You see your own reflection in it. You look tired. (Is that a zit?)
human
You touch the MIRROR
gpt
The mirror seems not to mind being touched. In fact, it seems somewhat reluctant to let go of your hand. Oops, wrong story. This is just a plain mirror.
human
Break mirror
gpt
BREAK! Someone say BREAK? Great, I'll see you in ten minutes. Bye, bye. I'm back. Now, what were you saying? You wanted to BREAK the MIRROR? Don't know how to break here...
human
You go to the west
gpt
You are in the Northwest corner of a big room just East of the greasy door.
A packrat has emerged from a crack in the wall
human
You give the book to the packrat
gpt
The packrat carefully inspects the BOOK that you offer, then somehow stuffs it into a tiny crack in the wall. He darts toward the wall himself, pausing only long enough to throw a small object back to you, then vanishes.

You are in the Northwest corner of a big room just East of the greasy door.
There is a double-fulcrum bolt cutter
human
You take the cutter
gpt
You pick up the bolt cutter.
human
Examine cutter
gpt
The jaws on this baby would do you proud on even hardened steel.
human
Go west
gpt
To the West is the guillotine that gave you so much trouble.
Actually, there was nothing to worry about. The blade was nailed up. It couldn't fall. (If you can't trust your programmer, who can you trust?)  East is a doorway.
human
You go to the west
gpt
You have a small problem. The hall narrows to the East and jammed into the tightest spot is a very genuine-looking guillotine. Its heavy frame extends from wall to wall and from ceiling to floor. The razor-sharp blade is poised high above an ominous wicker basket. The only way East is through the frame.
human
Go west
gpt
You have come to a fork in the hallway. You can go North, East or South.
human
Go north
gpt
The hall continues South, but the rest of the walls are blank.
A stream appears from under the East wall then drains down a
grating.
human
Oil stream
gpt
The oil flows out over the surface of the stream. At first, you see no effect, then you hear a sound like rocks crumbling somewhere and the water slows and recedes, leaving only a calm, shallow sheet, inches deep. You toss away the empty oilcan. (So you're littering. It keeps the inventory neater.)

The hall continues South, but the rest of the walls are blank.
The water on the floor is as calm as glacial lake (but warmer).
human
Go east
gpt
You cross easily through the two-inch deep water.

You have come to a dead end. North is the plank over the gap, but there are only blank walls in the other directions.
The water on the floor is as calm as glacial lake (but warmer).
human
You look at WATER
gpt
A beautiful sight. Through the rainbow colors of the oil slick, you see the reflection of the next room under the West wall. You can wade there easily.
human
Swim
gpt
You cross easily through the two-inch deep water.

The hall continues South, but the rest of the walls are blank.
The water on the floor is as calm as glacial lake (but warmer).
human
Swim
gpt
You cross easily through the two-inch deep water.

You have come to a dead end. North is the plank over the gap, but there are only blank walls in the other directions.
The water on the floor is as calm as glacial lake (but warmer).
human
You go north
gpt
You are balancing precariously on the plank over the deep gap. Under your weight, the ends slip and settle into the ground, wedging them tighter.
human
Go north
gpt
The hall continues South. To the East is the one-way passage back to the pit.
A deep gap looms ahead to the South.
human
Go east
gpt
You arrive at a small cranny (or is it a nook? I never know) at the West side of the pit. You see, "Our Secret Place" inscribed above a small lens. Looking into it, you see nothing and decide it must be some sort of electric eye.
human
You go east
gpt
You find yourself near the podium in the orchestra pit. The pit extends to the West and there is a small, almost hidden crawl way to the North.
The door to the East is securely locked.
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
bolt cutter
long hotdog
sharp knife
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
valve trumpet
You're wearing:
pointed hat
solitaire ring
scuba suit
dark secret
human
You go south
gpt
Ignoring everything that you learned as a two year old, you impulsively turn E and walk right into the closed door.

You find yourself near the podium in the orchestra pit. The pit extends to the West and there is a small, almost hidden crawl way to the North.
The door to the East is securely locked.

You can't go that way.

You can't go that way.
human
You move coat
gpt
A gentle tug causes the coat to slip slightly to one side. Through the eruption of moths you see that the coat is covering a doorway North. Pushing the coat to the side like a drape, you go through.
human
You cut the bolts with the cutter
gpt
You try to get at the bolts, but you slip, shattering the box.

You have come across a store room. A stairway leads down. A closet is North.
A small magnesium box sits on the floor
A exquisite multi-faceted diamond catches your eye.
human
Examine box
gpt
The box is secured to the floor by hardened steel bolts.
human
You take the DIAMOND
gpt
You pick up the sparkling diamond.
human
You examine the DIAMOND
gpt
What a hunk o' ice. Bet that baby'd put a dent in your mortgage payment.
human
You examine the bolts
gpt
The box is secured to the floor by hardened steel bolts.
human
You cut the bolts with the cutter
gpt
You try to get at the bolts, but you slip, shattering the box.

You have come across a store room. A stairway leads down. A closet is North.
A small magnesium box sits on the floor
A exquisite multi-faceted diamond catches your eye.
human
You take the DIAMOND
gpt
You pick up the sparkling diamond.
human
You check what you're carrying
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
bolt cutter
long hotdog
sharp knife
sparkling diamond
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
valve trumpet
You're wearing:
pointed hat
solitaire ring
scuba suit
dark secret
human
You take the solitaire stone
gpt
You pick up the solitaire stone.
human
You wear RING
gpt
You put on the ring.
human
You check what you're carrying
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
bolt cutter
long hotdog
sharp knife
sparkling diamond
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
valve trumpet
You're wearing:
pointed hat
solitaire ring
scuba suit
dark secret
human
You remove the suit
gpt
You take off the suit.
human
You read secret
gpt
As your fingers touch the organ stop labelled "4", you hear a scraping sound behind you. Twisting around on the organ bench you see that a small panel has opened in the wall behind you and is already starting to re-close. Hastily you turn to vault over the bench but only succeed in falling in a heap, jamming your head between the wall and the almost-closed panel. This, however, stops its forward motion allowing you to pry it back enough to free your bruised scalp and crawl unceremoniously through before it once more hisses shut.

You READ the secret that you've been so carefully keeping under your hat. There is an almost imperceptible darkening of the small lens in the center of the wall, and with a soft whoosh, a panel swings open allowing you to pass.
human
You go to the west
gpt
You cross easily through the two-inch deep water.
human
You cut the MIRROR with the DIAMOND
gpt
You make a series of scratches on the surface with the gem, then you hurl it at the mirror from the far side of the room, shattering it into more pieces than you care to count. It is then that you realize how much diamond looks like broken glass. By the time you relocate the gem, you HAVE counted the pieces.

With the shattered mirror to the East, you turn South to see an odd room with even odder stains on the walls and floor.
human
You go to the south
gpt
This is definitely going to be one of THOSE days! The wall just slid shut behind you and the other walls are starting to move toward you.
I have a funny feeling about this. (No, you do NOT have a com-link available.)

The walls of the room are inching inward at an alarming rate. A desperate search of the walls, ceiling and floor reveals no escape routes.
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
bolt cutter
long hotdog
sharp knife
sparkling diamond
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
valve trumpet
You're wearing:
pointed hat
solitaire ring
dark secret
human
Go west
gpt
You are in a long twisting hall with side doorways to the West and South.
human
Go south
gpt
You see doorways to the West, North and East and... WAIT A MINUTE! This CAN'T belong in this game! This place looks exactly the transporter chamber from a Constitution Class Federation Starship. (NCC 1700 series) From just out of sight, someone orders, "Energize, Scotty".
human
Go north
gpt
As you bolt for the doorway, the world shimmers from view and you experience a sensation not unlike that which you felt when you rode a drunken bull elephant down Alameda Street in Beautiful Downtown Burbank last July wearing only the epaulets and scabbard from your Order of the Most Esteemed Aardvarks Lodge ceremonial uniform, playing your uncle's Ukranian raisin-bladder bagpipe and yodelling the dirty version of Supercalifragilisticexpialidosious in protest of Disney's not releasing FANTASIA on videotape. Thought I didn't know about that, did you? I have ways of finding these things out. Anyway, when the world un-shimmers, you find yourself in a new location. Whoopee, big surprise.

This is another restroom like all the others you've seen. I'll spare you the colorful description except to mention that someone has scratched, "KEEP SECRETS UNDER YOUR HAT" on the wall.
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
bolt cutter
long hotdog
sharp knife
sparkling diamond
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
valve trumpet
You're wearing:
pointed hat
solitaire ring
dark secret
human
You look around
gpt
This is another restroom like all the others you've seen. I'll spare you the colorful description except to mention that someone has scratched, "KEEP SECRETS UNDER YOUR HAT" on the wall.
human
Go east
gpt
At the West end of the lobby, there is a grand stairway leading upward and a doorway to the South. You also see the snackbar to the West. There is a restroom door to the South.

The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The door to the South is locked
human
N,E,N
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.

You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.

This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go downward
gpt
This is the center of the stage, closest to the audience, where all actors hope to take their big bows some day.

Near the stage-left proscenium arch you notice something dark about the floor. Looking down, you see that it is a trap door - an OPEN trap door.

You have come to a narrow passageway with a ladder leading up to the stage and a crawl way through to a slightly less cramped area to the West.
human
Go west
gpt
You find yourself in a cramped little room with curved walls. Something massive occupies almost the entire area. As you make your way around to the far side, you see this is the theater organ. The controls for raising the entire assembly up to stage level for performances have been gutted and are completely unusable. You can still see the narrow passage to the East.
You are sitting at the keyboard of the massive theater organ.
human
You read secret
gpt
As your fingers touch the organ stop labelled "4", you hear a scraping sound behind you. Twisting around on the organ bench you see that a small panel has opened in the wall behind you and is already starting to re-close. Hastily you turn to vault over the bench but only succeed in falling in a heap, jamming your head between the wall and the almost-closed panel. This, however, stops its forward motion allowing you to pry it back enough to free your bruised scalp and crawl unceremoniously through before it once more hisses shut.

You READ the secret that you've been so carefully keeping under your hat. There is an almost imperceptible darkening of the small lens in the center of the wall, and with a soft whoosh, a panel swings open allowing you to pass.
human
You look at your surroundings
gpt
The wall to the West has a door frame.
human
Go south
gpt
The walls have stopped in their tracks, so helplessly warped that they will never move again. (You do believe me, don't you?)  A twisting hall goes West.
human
Go west
gpt
You are in a long twisting hall with side doorways to the West and South.
human
Go west
gpt
You see doorways to the West, North and East and... WAIT A MINUTE! This CAN'T belong in this game! This place looks exactly the transporter chamber from a Constitution Class Federation Starship. (NCC 1700 series) From just out of sight, someone orders, "Energize, Scotty".
human
You go to the west
gpt
As you bolt for the doorway, the world shimmers from view and you experience a sensation not unlike that which you felt when you rode a drunken bull elephant down Alameda Street in Beautiful Downtown Burbank last July wearing only the epaulets and scabbard from your Order of the Most Esteemed Aardvarks Lodge ceremonial uniform, playing your uncle's Ukranian raisin-bladder bagpipe and yodelling the dirty version of Supercalifragilisticexpialidosious in protest of Disney's not releasing FANTASIA on videotape. Thought I didn't know about that, did you? I have ways of finding these things out. Anyway, when the world un-shimmers, you find yourself in a new location. Whoopee, big surprise.

This is another restroom like all the others you've seen. I'll spare you the colorful description except to mention that someone has scratched, "KEEP SECRETS UNDER YOUR HAT" on the wall.
human
Go north
gpt
You are in a long twisting hall with side doorways to the West and South.
human
You drop the trumpet
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
bolt cutter
long hotdog
sharp knife
sparkling diamond
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
valve trumpet
You're wearing:
pointed hat
solitaire ring
dark secret

You drop the trumpet.
human
Go north
gpt
You are in a long twisting hall with side doorways to the West and South.
There is nice E flat valve trumpet
human
Go east
gpt
You are in a long twisting hall with side doorways to the North and South.
human
Go west
gpt
You are in a long twisting hall with side doorways to the West and South.
human
Go north
gpt
You are in a long twisting hall with side doorways to the West and South.
human
You drop the trumpet
gpt
You drop the trumpet.
human
Go north
gpt
You are in a long twisting hall with side doorways to the West and South.
There is nice E flat valve trumpet
human
You take the trumpet
gpt
You pick up the valve trumpet.
human
Go east
gpt
You are in a long twisting hall with side doorways to the North and South.
human
You drop the trumpet
gpt
You drop the trumpet.
human
You go east
gpt
You are in a long twisting hall with side doorways to the West and South.
human
You go east
gpt
You are in a long twisting hall with side doorways to the North and South.
There is nice E flat valve trumpet
human
You take the trumpet
gpt
You pick up the valve trumpet.
human
Go west
gpt
You are in a long twisting hall with side doorways to the West and South.
human
You go east
gpt
You are at the end of a very, very, very, very long hallway. (That certainly was a long hall, wasn't it?)  There is DAYLIGHT streaming down a coal chute!
human
Go up
gpt
Congratulations! You are now at a point that few have reached. You have escaped. HOWEVER, there is much more to this theater than meets the eye, such as rumors of a chest of jewels brought in years ago to be sewn into costumes for an extravaganza that never got off the ground. The chest vanished and may still be hidden somewhere in the building. It's yours for the taking. Of course, since you've found the coal chute, I'll have to lock it up. But just to be fair, I've opened up another exit - wide open. The only catch is that you won't be able to leave without the treasure. Simple, no? I think the packrat has something you need. BREAK A LEG!

You are at the end of a very, very, very, very long hallway. (That certainly was a long hall, wasn't it?)  There is DAYLIGHT streaming down a coal chute!
human
Go upward
gpt
You are at the end of a very, very, very, very long hallway. (That certainly was a long hall, wasn't it?)  There is DAYLIGHT streaming down a coal chute!
human
Go east
gpt
You are in a long twisting hall with side doorways to the West and South.
A packrat has emerged from a crack in the wall
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
dim bulb (Providing light)
bolt cutter
long hotdog
sharp knife
sparkling diamond
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
valve trumpet
You're wearing:
pointed hat
solitaire ring
dark secret
human
You give the cutter to the packrat
gpt
The packrat carefully inspects the CUTTER that you offer, then somehow stuffs it into a tiny crack in the wall. He darts toward the wall himself, pausing only long enough to throw a small object back to you, then vanishes.

You are in a long twisting hall with side doorways to the West and South.
You see a small, delicate bottle, like the one Major Anthony Nelson found.
human
You read the bottle
gpt
Turning the bottle over to read the label sends the contents dribbling out all over your particulars. (Well, what am I supposed to call it? Children may be watching. Besides you know I mean.)  Anyway, you manage to right the bottle in time to save some of the contents, and after wiping it carefully on your sleeve, you hold it over your head to read, "GUM REMOVER" on the bottom.
human
You take the bottle
gpt
You pick up the delicate bottle.
human
You look at your surroundings
gpt
You are in a long twisting hall with side doorways to the West and South.
human
Go west
gpt
You see doorways to the West, North and East and... WAIT A MINUTE! This CAN'T belong in this game! This place looks exactly the transporter chamber from a Constitution Class Federation Starship. (NCC 1700 series) From just out of sight, someone orders, "Energize, Scotty".
human
Go north
gpt
As you bolt for the doorway, the world shimmers from view and you experience a sensation not unlike that which you felt when you rode a drunken bull elephant down Alameda Street in Beautiful Downtown Burbank last July wearing only the epaulets and scabbard from your Order of the Most Esteemed Aardvarks Lodge ceremonial uniform, playing your uncle's Ukranian raisin-bladder bagpipe and yodelling the dirty version of Supercalifragilisticexpialidosious in protest of Disney's not releasing FANTASIA on videotape. Thought I didn't know about that, did you? I have ways of finding these things out. Anyway, when the world un-shimmers, you find yourself in a new location. Whoopee, big surprise.

This is another restroom like all the others you've seen. I'll spare you the colorful description except to mention that someone has scratched, "KEEP SECRETS UNDER YOUR HAT" on the wall.
human
You go north
gpt
At the West end of the lobby, there is a grand stairway leading upward and a doorway to the South. You also see the snackbar to the West. There is a restroom door to the South.
human
Go upwards
gpt
You are standing at the top of a gently curving staircase leading down to the lobby. You see a small balcony to the East.
human
You go east
gpt
You find yourself in the balcony. You look down over the railing to the North, and see the entire audience and stage apron area. There is no one in sight and no sign of any activity. Looking around, you see a staircase to the West and a small storage closet to the East with a switch just inside the door.
Your seat (THEATER seat, that is) has folded into the upright
position
A wad of chewing gum is stuck to the bottom of the seat.
human
You pour the bottle on the gum
gpt
Pouring some of the bottle's contents onto the gum, you are amazed to see it quickly sizzle and boil away, revealing a concealed note.

You find yourself in the balcony. You look down over the railing to the North, and see the entire audience and stage apron area. There is no one in sight and no sign of any activity. Looking around, you see a staircase to the West and a small storage closet to the East with a switch just inside the door.
Your seat (THEATER seat, that is) has folded into the upright
position
There is a penciled note on the bottom of the seat
human
You read the note
gpt
"REMEMBER TO GET THE HACKSAW FROM THE SAFETY VALVE AND FIX IT SOME DAY BEFORE
SOMEONE BLOWS THAT #~}/@! BOILER." (Bet I know where you're going!)
human
Go west
gpt
You are standing at the top of a gently curving staircase leading down to the lobby. You see a small balcony to the East.
human
Go down
gpt
At the West end of the lobby, there is a grand stairway leading upward and a doorway to the South. You also see the snackbar to the West. There is a restroom door to the South.
human
Go east
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The door to the South is locked
human
Go east
gpt
The foyer widens out to the East and South.
An old vending machine stands against the wall
human
You go east
gpt
You see an open Dutch door to the North and other doors across the room to the South and Southwest.
human
Go west
gpt
The coat room is almost empty. The Dutch door to the South stands open.
On the wall behind the counter there is a ratty coat hanging on a nail.

A gentle tug causes the coat to slip slightly to one side. Through the eruption of moths you see that the coat is covering a doorway North. Pushing the coat to the side like a drape, you go through.

You have come across a store room. A stairway leads down. A closet is North.
A small magnesium box sits on the floor
A name brand SCUBA suit lies dripping

Reaching the bottom of the stairs, you can see something massive to the West.

You squeeze past the gently hissing boiler. There is a maintenance walkway that runs beside the boiler toward the North. Stairs are to the East.
The boiler knocks and pounds - small jets of steam hiss from the seams.
The corroded safety valve spurts like a steam calliope. ( on top
the boiler
)
human
You take HACKSAW
gpt
You climb tentatively to the top of the boiler and reach down into the throat of the safety valve to tug at something stuck inside. Suddenly there is a metallic click and steam no longer hisses out. As the pounding starts to build, you jump for the floor just as the boiler thunderously explodes.

The twisted wreckage of the boiler is everywhere. There is barely enough room to make your way past it to the East or West.
The soggy hacksaw still drips water from the safety valve.
human
You take HACKSAW
gpt
You pick up the soggy hacksaw.
human
You examine it
gpt
A simple K-mart blue-light special tool. Not worth the hassle of hiding it that elaborately. At least it was rust-proofed.
human
Go west
gpt
This WAS a sealed-off store room. There is now a large hole in the East wall. (An awful lot of mouse holes here, but no mice.)
A packrat has emerged from a crack in the wall
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
delicate bottle
dim bulb (Providing light)
soggy hacksaw
long hotdog
sharp knife
sparkling diamond
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
valve trumpet
You're wearing:
pointed hat
solitaire ring
dark secret
human
You give the trumpet to the packrat
gpt
The packrat carefully inspects the TRUMPET that you offer, then somehow stuffs it into a tiny crack in the wall. He darts toward the wall himself, pausing only long enough to throw a small object back to you, then vanishes.

This WAS a sealed-off store room. There is now a large hole in the East wall. (An awful lot of mouse holes here, but no mice.)
There is a quarter.
human
You look at it
gpt
You pick up the 1946 quarter.

This is an old solid silver jobby. They don't make 'em like this any more.
human
Go east
gpt
The twisted wreckage of the boiler is everywhere. There is barely enough room to make your way past it to the East or West.
human
You go to the east
gpt
Reaching the bottom of the stairs, you can see something massive to the West.
human
Go up
gpt
You have come across a store room. A stairway leads down. A closet is North.
A small magnesium box sits on the floor
A name brand SCUBA suit lies dripping
human
You take the suit
gpt
You pick up the scuba suit.
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
delicate bottle
dim bulb (Providing light)
soggy hacksaw
long hotdog
sharp knife
1946 quarter
sparkling diamond
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
scuba suit
You're wearing:
pointed hat
solitaire ring
dark secret
human
Go south
gpt
The coat room is almost empty. The Dutch door to the South stands open.
On the wall behind the counter there is a ratty coat hanging on a nail.
human
Go south
gpt
You see an open Dutch door to the North and other doors across the room to the South and Southwest.
human
You go west
gpt
The foyer widens out to the East and South.
An old vending machine stands against the wall
human
You put quarter in the slot
gpt
There is a solid metallic thump and a policy falls into view at the bottom of the machine. Then, amazingly, your coin falls from the broken coin return.

The foyer widens out to the East and South.
There is a quarter.
An old vending machine stands against the wall
There is a neatly printed insurance policy.
human
Go north
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The door to the South is locked

You are at the lobby courtesy area. The auditorium is to the North. The well-appointed courtesy desk stands by the wall.

You are now in a middle-ish aisle in the audience area.
human
Go north
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
Go east
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the center of the stage, closest to the audience, where all actors hope to take their big bows some day.
human
Go northeast
gpt
This seems to be a small rest area that continues to the East in the middle of the wings. The main stage is to the West. The wings extend North and South.
There is an old soft drink machine in the corner
human
You put quarter in the machine
gpt
You slip the quarter into the slot. There is a slight click, like some relay closing. You look down to the dispensing shelf, but see nothing. It is then that you notice that the second panel on the machine has started flashing.
human
You read the panel
gpt
The first panel still reads, "Soft Drinks - 25 cents" The second is flashing, "Recycling Ordinance - SIGN for Drink"
human
Go east
gpt
You squeeze between old flats (stage scenery) off-left (OFF the main stage playing area and to the actor's LEFT while facing the audience - a little theater terminology there).
At first you hardly notice a massive chair against the wall.
human
You move the chair
gpt
There is a deafening roar and the area shakes as if hit by an earthquake. You must have triggered an old special effects bomb under the chair. The explosive charge has become so unstable with age that the effect blows everything in range to shreds. (Don't tell me that was a "CHAIR-Y BOMB"! Har, har, har.) Your body is hurled into the air like a rag doll. You sail off the stage, over the audience and out into the lobby where you slam into the janitor closet door knocking it completely off its hinges and shattering it. Luckily, the Insurance Policy you were carrying provided just enough cushion for your landing that you stand up completely unscathed. (Don't you just love fiction?)

The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
human
Go south
gpt
You are in a dusty work area. It looks sloppier than your hall closet.
A pair of very odd snowshoes are lying there.
There is a peephole in the wall to the East.
human
You examine snowshoes
gpt
These might be just the thing to keep from sinking through soft snow or cracks and crevices and cravasses and such. (But ruby red sequin finish - and 4 inch SPIKE HEELS? I think that janitor has been over the rainbow once too often.)
human
You take the slippers
gpt
You pick up the highheeled slippers.
human
You examine the peephole
gpt
Why, that dirty old man! There's a hole in the wall between here and the other restroom. Fortunely, he wasn't very bright either. He drilled into a storage cabinet and all you see are cans of Sani-flush and a reel of recording tape.
human
You check what you're carrying
gpt
You're carrying:
delicate bottle
dim bulb (Providing light)
soggy hacksaw
long hotdog
sharp knife
highheeled snowshoes
insurance policy
sparkling diamond
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
scuba suit
You're wearing:
pointed hat
solitaire ring
dark secret
human
You wear the slippers
gpt
You put on the slippers.
human
You look around
gpt
You are in a dusty work area. It looks sloppier than your hall closet.
There is a peephole in the wall to the East.
human
You hit the peephole
gpt
It only makes sense to attack living things.
human
You go to the north
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
human
You go to the north
gpt
You are at the lobby courtesy area. The auditorium is to the North. The well-appointed courtesy desk stands by the wall.
human
Go north
gpt
You are now in a middle-ish aisle in the audience area.

From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
Go west
gpt
The curving steps to the apron are to the North, and the audience to the East.
There is a solid steel fire door built into the West wall.
human
You go east
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
You go to the north
gpt
You lurch forward over the seats, forgetting the orchestra pit ahead. You fall headlong into the bass drum and are thrown back, none the worse for wear, into the audience one seat from where you started. Do be more careful next time.

From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
Go west
gpt
The curving steps to the apron are to the North, and the audience to the East.
There is a solid steel fire door built into the West wall.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the center of the stage, closest to the audience, where all actors hope to take their big bows some day.
human
Go northwest
gpt
There is an unpainted red brick wall to the West.
Daylight gushes in throught the wide-open stage door.
human
You examine the DOOR
gpt
You can walk right out into the back alley.
human
Go west
gpt
Not so fast there, let's see your treasure chest.
human
You go to the north
gpt
In the Corner of the offstage area, you see the top of an old wooden stairway.
human
You go downwards
gpt
It was hard enough walking in highheel snowshoes, but going down stairs? You don't even make the first step before tripping and falling head over heels.

At the bottom of a stairway you see a doorway West and some smudged graffiti on the wall: "GLASS CUTS DIAMOND" and "DYSLEXICS OF THE WORLD, UNTIE!".
human
Go west
gpt
There are small piles of sawdust in the corners. You see a door to the East.
A hardened steel chain has one end built into the concrete wall.
There is an iron crowbar
A gouged and battered woodworking table is against the Wall.
human
You cut the chain with HACKSAW
gpt
A few passes with the sharp hacksaw frees the crowbar from the chain.
human
You take crowbar
gpt
You pick up the iron crowbar.
human
Go south
gpt
You see high shelves with unfinished repair projects and a storage room South.
A violin sits on the shelf waiting for its broken bridge to be repaired.
human
You hit the VIOLIN with the crowbar
gpt
It only makes sense to attack living things.
human
You throw the crowbar at the VIOLIN
gpt
The crowbar bounces off the violin.
human
You take crowbar
gpt
You pick up the iron crowbar.
human
Go south
gpt
The storage room floor is a disaster. Junk and clutter lie everywhere.
human
Go upwards
gpt
You see high shelves with unfinished repair projects and a storage room South.
A violin sits on the shelf waiting for its broken bridge to be repaired.

There are small piles of sawdust in the corners. You see a door to the East.
A hardened steel chain has one end built into the concrete wall.
A gouged and battered woodworking table is against the Wall.

At the bottom of a stairway you see a doorway West and some smudged graffiti on the wall: "GLASS CUTS DIAMOND" and "DYSLEXICS OF THE WORLD, UNTIE!".

In the Corner of the offstage area, you see the top of an old wooden stairway.
human
Go east
gpt
The upstage area is dimly illuminated by streamers of light filtering down from the flyloft and work grid above. Specks of dust dance in the light.
An old work table leans and tilts at odd angles
human
You break the Table with the crowbar
gpt
BREAK! Someone say BREAK? Great, I'll see you in ten minutes. Bye, bye. I'm back. Now, what were you saying? You wanted to BREAK the TABLE? Don't know how to break here...
human
You go to the south-west
gpt
There is an unpainted red brick wall to the West.
Daylight gushes in throught the wide-open stage door.

You can't go that way.
human
Go south
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
human
You go west
gpt
Looking around, you see a spiral stairway leading up, a door around behind the stairs to the West, and the stage to the East
human
Go upwards
gpt
At the South end of a hall, there are doorways to the West and the South and the top of a narrow spiral stairway.
The door to the dressing room has no knob.
human
Go east
gpt
The hall continues to the West and South. There's an open door to the North.
human
Go south
gpt
The hall ends with doorways to the South and the West and a ladder built into the East wall leads up through an access hatch into the ceiling.
human
Go upwards
gpt
Sorry about that, I was just fiddling around with one of your RAM chips and I think I accidently threw a DIP switch. I'll see if I can fix it... OK. Everythink is bAc/k to nornal no w. You can co&tinue wiFth the Game.

The hall ends with doorways to the South and the West and a ladder built into the East wall leads up through an access hatch into the ceiling.

The catwalk allows the techs access to the stage lighting hung above the audience ceiling. You bend low to crawl along, trying not to think about the 30 foot drop through the flimsy structure if you should loose your footing.
human
You go east
gpt
The catwalk continues West and East. There is a firm BULGE in the boards, and a mysterious wisp of GAS just dissipating above.
human
Go east
gpt
At the East end of the catwalk you find a short ladder leading up to the roof.
human
Go up
gpt
The afternoon sun bakes the theater roof. Looking over the sides, you see nothing but deserted streets in all directions. There is an open hatchway.
You see a rainsoaked page from some book lying on the roof.
human
Go north
gpt
You have come to the Northern edge of the roof. Most of the way to the North is blocked by the wall that encloses the high flyloft over the main stage area. There is a short set of steps (also North) that lead to a narrow upper roof.

You've reached the roof over the wings. The hot sun makes you neck prickly. You see the top of an air shaft with a ladder leading down. There is a double-hung casement window in the wall to the West.
human
You pry the window with the crowbar
gpt
You deftly pry the window open, then toss the crowbar over the edge of the roof to destroy the evidence. (A throw-back to your cat burglar days?)
human
Go west
gpt
You carefully slip through the window and onto the grid. It only takes you a few seconds to get used to moving around on the snowshoes.

Once through the window, you take a quick glance down through the steel beams. There are wide spaces between them to allow the rigging to operate. The view of the stage 80' below is enough to make you keep your eyes ahead.
human
Go west
gpt
Your have made it to the Northwest corner of the grid. You see the window back to the East. To the South you see the tracks and opening for the curtain counterweight. Against the North wall you see the ladder that goes 80 feet straight down to the stage. It makes you dizzy to look down.
human
You go south
gpt
In your haste, you forget that the curtain is UP, which means that
the counterweight is DOWN, leaving nothing to keep you from falling through the hole to the stage, 80 feet below. This you accomplish in far less time than it takes to describe, which means you have now been dead for several seconds.

You have earned 0 BONUS POINTS out of a possible 22,000

Your score is 4650 (out of 19900 possible). You have visited 99 locations (out of 117 in the game)
human
Go southeast
gpt
You see the window at some distance to the North and the opening for the curtain counterweight to the West.
There is a wooden chest tied to the grid by a snarl of rope.
human
You examine the CHEST
gpt
You haven't seen anything like this since the Gordian knot. Actually, you didn't see that either. You only read about it. You remember, the knot tied by King Gordius of Phrygia, that was cut in two by Alexander the Great? Oh, well just go on about what you were doing. Just ignore me. I'm used to it.
human
You cut the rope with KNIFE
gpt
You slice away at the ropes until, one by one they snap and fall away. Then, suddenly you drop the knife and have to chew through the last of the knots.
human
You look at the CHEST
gpt
It looks like a pirate chest. Something thumps around inside when you move it.
human
Open CHEST
gpt
It is locked.
human
You take the CHEST
gpt
You pick up the treasure chest.
human
You go to the north
gpt
Once through the window, you take a quick glance down through the steel beams. There are wide spaces between them to allow the rigging to operate. The view of the stage 80' below is enough to make you keep your eyes ahead.
human
You go east
gpt
You've reached the roof over the wings. The hot sun makes you neck prickly. You see the top of an air shaft with a ladder leading down. There is a double-hung casement window in the wall to the West.
human
You drop the CHEST
gpt
You drop the chest.
human
Go west
gpt
You carefully slip through the window and onto the grid. It only takes you a few seconds to get used to moving around on the snowshoes.

Once through the window, you take a quick glance down through the steel beams. There are wide spaces between them to allow the rigging to operate. The view of the stage 80' below is enough to make you keep your eyes ahead.
human
You go south
gpt
You see the window at some distance to the North and the opening for the curtain counterweight to the West.
human
You go to the north
gpt
Once through the window, you take a quick glance down through the steel beams. There are wide spaces between them to allow the rigging to operate. The view of the stage 80' below is enough to make you keep your eyes ahead.
human
You go to the east
gpt
You've reached the roof over the wings. The hot sun makes you neck prickly. You see the top of an air shaft with a ladder leading down. There is a double-hung casement window in the wall to the West.
There is a wooden chest
human
You take the CHEST
gpt
You pick up the treasure chest.
human
You go south
gpt
You have come to the Northern edge of the roof. Most of the way to the North is blocked by the wall that encloses the high flyloft over the main stage area. There is a short set of steps (also North) that lead to a narrow upper roof.
human
You go south
gpt
The afternoon sun bakes the theater roof. Looking over the sides, you see nothing but deserted streets in all directions. There is an open hatchway.
You see a rainsoaked page from some book lying on the roof.
human
Go downwards
gpt
It was hard enough walking in highheel snowshoes, but going down stairs? You don't even make the first step before tripping and falling head over heels.

At the East end of the catwalk you find a short ladder leading up to the roof.
human
Go west
gpt
The catwalk continues West and East. There is a firm BULGE in the boards, and a mysterious wisp of GAS just dissipating above.
human
Go west
gpt
The catwalk allows the techs access to the stage lighting hung above the audience ceiling. You bend low to crawl along, trying not to think about the 30 foot drop through the flimsy structure if you should loose your footing.
human
Go downwards
gpt
The hall ends with doorways to the South and the West and a ladder built into the East wall leads up through an access hatch into the ceiling.
human
You go north
gpt
The hall continues to the West and South. There's an open door to the North.
human
Go west
gpt
At the South end of a hall, there are doorways to the West and the South and the top of a narrow spiral stairway.
The door to the dressing room has no knob.
human
Go downward
gpt
The chest is too wide to fit.

At the South end of a hall, there are doorways to the West and the South and the top of a narrow spiral stairway.
The door to the dressing room has no knob.
human
Go east
gpt
The hall continues to the West and South. There's an open door to the North.
human
Go south
gpt
The hall ends with doorways to the South and the West and a ladder built into the East wall leads up through an access hatch into the ceiling.
human
You go west
gpt
Looking around, you see that this is where props (items small enough to be carried around on stage - guns, books, pencils, etc.) are stored.
An oddly decorated magicians table sits in the corner
human
You put the CHEST on the Table
gpt
Oh boy, are you in trouble now! As you swing the heavy chest up onto the table, you put a small rip in the cloth. Strange green and orange vapors hiss out and cling to the chest. It seems to quiver for a few seconds, then melts into a sickening black puddle which quickly evaporates leaving all as before. (Except that you no longer have the chest.)  As your curiosity gets the best of you, you lean closer to examine the rip, absent-mindedly resting your hand on the damaged table top. The acrid fumes again bellow forth, furnishing you the same fate as the chest. Not only are you now dead, you smell bad.

You have earned 0 BONUS POINTS out of a possible 22,000

Your score is 4750 (out of 19900 possible). You have visited 100 locations (out of 117 in the game)
human
You go to the east
gpt
The hall ends with doorways to the South and the West and a ladder built into the East wall leads up through an access hatch into the ceiling.
human
You go upward
gpt
The catwalk allows the techs access to the stage lighting hung above the audience ceiling. You bend low to crawl along, trying not to think about the 30 foot drop through the flimsy structure if you should loose your footing.
human
You go east
gpt
The catwalk continues West and East. There is a firm BULGE in the boards, and a mysterious wisp of GAS just dissipating above.
human
Go east
gpt
At the East end of the catwalk you find a short ladder leading up to the roof.
human
Go west
gpt
The catwalk continues West and East. There is a firm BULGE in the boards, and a mysterious wisp of GAS just dissipating above.
human
You throw the CHEST
gpt
You throw the chest.
human
Look around
gpt
The catwalk continues West and East. There is a firm BULGE in the boards, and a mysterious wisp of GAS just dissipating above.
There is a wooden chest
human
You take the CHEST
gpt
You pick up the treasure chest.
human
Go east
gpt
At the East end of the catwalk you find a short ladder leading up to the roof.
human
Go up
gpt
The afternoon sun bakes the theater roof. Looking over the sides, you see nothing but deserted streets in all directions. There is an open hatchway.
You see a rainsoaked page from some book lying on the roof.
human
Go north
gpt
You have come to the Northern edge of the roof. Most of the way to the North is blocked by the wall that encloses the high flyloft over the main stage area. There is a short set of steps (also North) that lead to a narrow upper roof.
human
Go north
gpt
You've reached the roof over the wings. The hot sun makes you neck prickly. You see the top of an air shaft with a ladder leading down. There is a double-hung casement window in the wall to the West.
human
Go west
gpt
You carefully slip through the window and onto the grid. It only takes you a few seconds to get used to moving around on the snowshoes.

Once through the window, you take a quick glance down through the steel beams. There are wide spaces between them to allow the rigging to operate. The view of the stage 80' below is enough to make you keep your eyes ahead.
human
You drop the CHEST
gpt
You drop the chest.
human
You go east
gpt
You've reached the roof over the wings. The hot sun makes you neck prickly. You see the top of an air shaft with a ladder leading down. There is a double-hung casement window in the wall to the West.
human
You go south
gpt
You have come to the Northern edge of the roof. Most of the way to the North is blocked by the wall that encloses the high flyloft over the main stage area. There is a short set of steps (also North) that lead to a narrow upper roof.
human
You go south
gpt
The afternoon sun bakes the theater roof. Looking over the sides, you see nothing but deserted streets in all directions. There is an open hatchway.
You see a rainsoaked page from some book lying on the roof.
human
Go downwards
gpt
It was hard enough walking in highheel snowshoes, but going down stairs? You don't even make the first step before tripping and falling head over heels.

At the East end of the catwalk you find a short ladder leading up to the roof.
human
Go west
gpt
The catwalk continues West and East. There is a firm BULGE in the boards, and a mysterious wisp of GAS just dissipating above.
human
You go to the south
gpt
The catwalk allows the techs access to the stage lighting hung above the audience ceiling. You bend low to crawl along, trying not to think about the 30 foot drop through the flimsy structure if you should loose your footing.

You can't go that way.
human
Go downwards
gpt
The hall ends with doorways to the South and the West and a ladder built into the East wall leads up through an access hatch into the ceiling.
human
You go downward
gpt
The hall continues to the West and South. There's an open door to the North.

At the South end of a hall, there are doorways to the West and the South and the top of a narrow spiral stairway.
The door to the dressing room has no knob.

It was hard enough walking in highheel snowshoes, but going down stairs? You don't even make the first step before tripping and falling head over heels.

Looking around, you see a spiral stairway leading up, a door around behind the stairs to the West, and the stage to the East
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
delicate bottle
dim bulb (Providing light)
soggy hacksaw
long hotdog
insurance policy
sparkling diamond
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
scuba suit
You're wearing:
highheeled snowshoes
pointed hat
solitaire ring
dark secret
human
You examine the heels
gpt
These might be just the thing to keep from sinking through soft snow or cracks and crevices and cravasses and such. (But ruby red sequin finish - and 4 inch SPIKE HEELS? I think that janitor has been over the rainbow once too often.)
human
You go east
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
human
Go south
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go east
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
human
You go to the west
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
Go east
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
human
Go up
gpt
You stand next to the top of a stairway. Looking North, you see a pair of completely unmarked sliding doors standing open.
human
Go west
gpt
Here, the stage lighting and effects are controlled. Doors lead East & West.
An ominous red button is at eye level on the wall
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
delicate bottle
dim bulb (Providing light)
soggy hacksaw
long hotdog
highheeled snowshoes
insurance policy
sparkling diamond
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
scuba suit
You're wearing:
pointed hat
solitaire ring
dark secret
human
You examine Policy
gpt
There is a front page with large clear lettering, then 27 pages of fine print.
human
You read Policy
gpt
It's BOMB INSURANCE. The fine print says it expires in 0 turns.
human
You go north
gpt
You stand next to the top of a stairway. Looking North, you see a pair of completely unmarked sliding doors standing open.
human
You wear the slippers
gpt
You put on the slippers.
human
You go to the north
gpt
Pushing through the doors, you step tentatively into the dark room ahead. Without warning, the world spins and rushes past as you plummet downward. Clearing your head you look around in time to see a large packrat shuffling off mumbling something about people with nothing in their pockets to trade.

You find yourself at the bottom of an elevator shaft. You can see light coming through the gap between the doors to the West. Looking up you can barely see light filtering through another set of open doors two floors above.
The frayed elevator cable hangs just out of your reach.
human
You open the doors
gpt
You manage to pry the doors open, breaking only one fingernail in the process.
human
Go west
gpt
As you walk through, the doors slide closed behind you.

Looking around, you see that the room is bare. You see the Library North
There are sliding elevator doors on the East wall
There is a locked door on the West wall.
human
Go north
gpt
You find yourself in the library. The shelves are mostly empty now. The stage elevator is in a small alcove to the West and a short passage is to the South.
human
Go up
gpt
The center of the vast open stage area is strangely silent. It almost seems you can hear faint echoes of past performers. There is an elevator built into the stage floor. Luckily it is in the "UP" position now.
human
Go northeast
gpt
You have wandered into the narrow stage-left wing space. The main stage is to the West. You can also see more wing space to the South. There is a ladder extending 80 feet upward into the gloom above.
human
Go upwards
gpt
You start briskly climbing the ladder, but about 20 feet up you realize what acrophobia is all about. After clinging to the ladder helplessly for a few hours, your arms finally give out and you fall back to the stage below.
human
Go southwest
gpt
The center of the vast open stage area is strangely silent. It almost seems you can hear faint echoes of past performers. There is an elevator built into the stage floor. Luckily it is in the "UP" position now.
human
Go southwest
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
human
You go west
gpt
Looking around, you see a spiral stairway leading up, a door around behind the stairs to the West, and the stage to the East
human
Go upwards
gpt
At the South end of a hall, there are doorways to the West and the South and the top of a narrow spiral stairway.
The door to the dressing room has no knob.
human
Go east
gpt
The hall continues to the West and South. There's an open door to the North.
human
Go south
gpt
The hall ends with doorways to the South and the West and a ladder built into the East wall leads up through an access hatch into the ceiling.
human
You go upward
gpt
The catwalk allows the techs access to the stage lighting hung above the audience ceiling. You bend low to crawl along, trying not to think about the 30 foot drop through the flimsy structure if you should loose your footing.
human
Go upwards
gpt
The catwalk continues West and East. There is a firm BULGE in the boards, and a mysterious wisp of GAS just dissipating above.

At the East end of the catwalk you find a short ladder leading up to the roof.

The afternoon sun bakes the theater roof. Looking over the sides, you see nothing but deserted streets in all directions. There is an open hatchway.
You see a rainsoaked page from some book lying on the roof.
human
Go west
gpt
You have come to the Northern edge of the roof. Most of the way to the North is blocked by the wall that encloses the high flyloft over the main stage area. There is a short set of steps (also North) that lead to a narrow upper roof.

You've reached the roof over the wings. The hot sun makes you neck prickly. You see the top of an air shaft with a ladder leading down. There is a double-hung casement window in the wall to the West.

You enter and step directly BETWEEN the beams of the grid and continue straight down 80 feet to the stage floor. Just before you hit, you imagine a panel of judges off to the side holding up score cards showing 4.5, 5.8, 7.1 and 6.5. It's a good thing you weren't on the Olympic high dive team. Then, S-P-L-A-T!

You have earned 0 BONUS POINTS out of a possible 22,000

Your score is 4700 (out of 19900 possible). You have visited 100 locations (out of 117 in the game)
human
You go west
gpt
You carefully slip through the window and onto the grid. It only takes you a few seconds to get used to moving around on the snowshoes.
human
You drop the CHEST
gpt
You drop the chest.
human
Go southeast
gpt
You are in a small side room. The exits all lead back to the main gallery.
A witch turns from her cauldron and raises her gnarled hands ominously.
human
You kill the witch with the heels
gpt
You strike at the witch with the heels, but your weapon bounces off of her harmlessly
human
You wear the heels
gpt
You put on the heels.
human
Click heels
gpt
Droning, "There's no place like home," you fade and vanish. So does the witch.

You have earned 1000 BONUS POINTS out of a possible 22,000

"Kinda sneaky if you ask me, but you ain't got em all yet," snorts the keeper.
human
You drop the heels
gpt
(Taking it off first)
You drop the heels.
human
Go south
gpt
You are in a small side room. The exits all lead back to the main gallery.
The theater janitor was looking around the room. Hearing you, he looks up.
human
You ask the janitor about the heels
gpt
You pass out from the pressure of waiting for the inevitable attack. You come to in the main gallery as the zookeeper snorts. "Must be goin' soft in my old age. But watch out for the Avocado, I ain't goin' near it to grab you out!"
human
Look around
gpt
You've reached the roof over the wings. The hot sun makes you neck prickly. You see the top of an air shaft with a ladder leading down.
A pair of very odd snowshoes are lying there.
There is a double-hung casement window in the wall to the West.
human
You drop all
gpt
You drop the bottle.
You drop the bulb.
You drop the hacksaw.
You drop the hotdog.
You drop the policy.
You drop the diamond.
You drop the lamp.
You drop the bucket.
You drop the suit.
human
You go north
gpt
Pushing through the doors, you step tentatively into the dark room ahead. Without warning, the world spins and rushes past as you plummet downward. Clearing your head you look around in time to see a large packrat shuffling off mumbling something about people with nothing in their pockets to trade.
human
You go to the west
gpt
You manage to pry the doors open, breaking only one fingernail in the process.

As you walk through, the doors slide closed behind you.
human
You go west
gpt
You carefully slip through the window and onto the grid. It only takes you a few seconds to get used to moving around on the snowshoes.
human
You take the CHEST
gpt
You pick up the treasure chest.
human
Go southwest
gpt
There is a hole in the grid large enough to clear the curtain counterweight (or you to fall through if the curtain is up and the counterweight is down).
There is the curtain counterweight
human
You put the CHEST on counterweight
gpt
You carefully place the CHEST in the hollow on the top of the counterweight.
human
You go northeast
gpt
Once through the window, you take a quick glance down through the steel beams. There are wide spaces between them to allow the rigging to operate. The view of the stage 80' below is enough to make you keep your eyes ahead.
human
You go east
gpt
You've reached the roof over the wings. The hot sun makes you neck prickly. You see the top of an air shaft with a ladder leading down. There is a double-hung casement window in the wall to the West.
human
You remove the slippers
gpt
You take off the slippers.
human
You go west
gpt
This is the center of the stage, closest to the audience, where all actors hope to take their big bows some day.
human
Go west
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
human
You go south
gpt
A mysterious force hurls you back. You see a shapeless gray mass ahead. Then it dawns on you - that's the stage curtain. You forgot it was down. Trying to lift it does no good. The seam is weighted with heavy strips of lead.

Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
human
You go east
gpt
This is the center of the stage, closest to the audience, where all actors hope to take their big bows some day.
human
You go east
gpt
Near the stage-left proscenium arch you notice something dark about the floor. Looking down, you see that it is a trap door - an OPEN trap door.
human
Go downwards
gpt
You have come to a narrow passageway with a ladder leading up to the stage and a crawl way through to a slightly less cramped area to the West.
human
Go west
gpt
You find yourself in a cramped little room with curved walls. Something massive occupies almost the entire area. As you make your way around to the far side, you see this is the theater organ. The controls for raising the entire assembly up to stage level for performances have been gutted and are completely unusable. You can still see the narrow passage to the East.
You are sitting at the keyboard of the massive theater organ.
human
4
gpt
As your fingers touch the organ stop labelled "4", you hear a scraping sound behind you. Twisting around on the organ bench you see that a small panel has opened in the wall behind you and is already starting to re-close. Hastily you turn to vault over the bench but only succeed in falling in a heap, jamming your head between the wall and the almost-closed panel. This, however, stops its forward motion allowing you to pry it back enough to free your bruised scalp and crawl unceremoniously through before it once more hisses shut.

You find yourself near the podium in the orchestra pit. The pit extends to the West and there is a small, almost hidden crawl way to the North.
The door to the East is securely locked.
human
Go west
gpt
You arrive at a small cranny (or is it a nook? I never know) at the West side of the pit. You see, "Our Secret Place" inscribed above a small lens. Looking into it, you see nothing and decide it must be some sort of electric eye.
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
delicate bottle
dim bulb (Providing light)
soggy hacksaw
long hotdog
insurance policy
sparkling diamond
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
scuba suit
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
delicate bottle
dim bulb (Providing light)
soggy hacksaw
long hotdog
insurance policy
sparkling diamond
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
scuba suit
treasure chest
You're wearing:
highheeled snowshoes
pointed hat
solitaire ring
dark secret
human
You go to the east
gpt
The hall ends with doorways to the South and the West and a ladder built into the East wall leads up through an access hatch into the ceiling.
human
You drop secret
gpt
(Taking it off first)
You drop the secret.
human
You look at your surroundings
gpt
The hall ends with doorways to the South and the West and a ladder built into the East wall leads up through an access hatch into the ceiling.
You see a small scrap of parchment with a secret written on it.
human
You drop the hat
gpt
(Taking it off first)
You drop the hat.
human
Look around
gpt
The hall ends with doorways to the South and the West and a ladder built into the East wall leads up through an access hatch into the ceiling.
A pointed blue hat sits there
You see a small scrap of parchment with a secret written on it.
human
You drop all
gpt
You drop the bottle.
You drop the bulb.
You drop the hacksaw.
You drop the hotdog.
You drop the policy.
You drop the diamond.
You drop the lamp.
You drop the bucket.
You drop the suit.
You drop the chest.
human
Look around
gpt
The hall ends with doorways to the South and the West and a ladder built into the East wall leads up through an access hatch into the ceiling.
You see a small, delicate bottle, like the one Major Anthony Nelson found.
There is a single dim bulb. (Providing light)
The soggy hacksaw still drips water from the safety valve.
There is a foot long hotdog
There is a neatly printed insurance policy.
A exquisite multi-faceted diamond catches your eye.
There is a plain living room lamp. (Providing light)
There is that famous old oaken bucket
A pointed blue hat sits there
A name brand SCUBA suit lies dripping
You see a small scrap of parchment with a secret written on it.
There is a wooden chest
human
You take the CHEST
gpt
You pick up the treasure chest.
human
You examine the slippers
gpt
These might be just the thing to keep from sinking through soft snow or cracks and crevices and cravasses and such. (But ruby red sequin finish - and 4 inch SPIKE HEELS? I think that janitor has been over the rainbow once too often.)
human
You wear the slippers
gpt
You are already wearing the slippers.
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
treasure chest
You're wearing:
human
You drop RING
gpt
(Taking it off first)
You drop the ring.
human
You drop all
gpt
You drop the chest.
human
You drop the heels
gpt
(Taking it off first)
You drop the heels.
human
You go north
gpt
Pushing through the doors, you step tentatively into the dark room ahead. Without warning, the world spins and rushes past as you plummet downward. Clearing your head you look around in time to see a large packrat shuffling off mumbling something about people with nothing in their pockets to trade.
human
Go upwards
gpt
You manage to pry the doors open, breaking only one fingernail in the process.

As you walk through, the doors slide closed behind you.
human
You take all
gpt
You pick up the delicate bottle.
You pick up the dim bulb.
You pick up the soggy hacksaw.
You pick up the long hotdog.
You pick up the insurance policy.
You pick up the sparkling diamond.
You pick up the old lamp.
You pick up the oaken bucket.
You pick up the pointed hat.
You pick up the solitaire ring.
You pick up the scuba suit.
You pick up the dark secret.
human
You wear the hat
gpt
You put on the hat.
human
You put secret under the hat
gpt
You lay the secret on your cute little bald spot, then cover it with the hat.
human
You wear RING
gpt
You put on the ring.
human
Go west
gpt
You carefully slip through the window and onto the grid. It only takes you a few seconds to get used to moving around on the snowshoes.

Once through the window, you take a quick glance down through the steel beams. There are wide spaces between them to allow the rigging to operate. The view of the stage 80' below is enough to make you keep your eyes ahead.
human
Go southwest
gpt
There is a hole in the grid large enough to clear the curtain counterweight (or you to fall through if the curtain is up and the counterweight is down).
There is the curtain counterweight
human
You put the CHEST on weight
gpt
You carefully place the CHEST in the hollow on the top of the counterweight.
human
You go northeast
gpt
Once through the window, you take a quick glance down through the steel beams. There are wide spaces between them to allow the rigging to operate. The view of the stage 80' below is enough to make you keep your eyes ahead.
human
You go east
gpt
You've reached the roof over the wings. The hot sun makes you neck prickly. You see the top of an air shaft with a ladder leading down. There is a double-hung casement window in the wall to the West.
human
You take the heels
gpt
You pick up the highheeled heels.
human
4
gpt
As your fingers touch the organ stop labelled "4", you hear a scraping sound behind you. Twisting around on the organ bench you see that a small panel has opened in the wall behind you and is already starting to re-close. Hastily you turn to vault over the bench but only succeed in falling in a heap, jamming your head between the wall and the almost-closed panel. This, however, stops its forward motion allowing you to pry it back enough to free your bruised scalp and crawl unceremoniously through before it once more hisses shut.
human
You read secret
gpt
You READ the secret that you've been so carefully keeping under your hat. There is an almost imperceptible darkening of the small lens in the center of the wall, and with a soft whoosh, a panel swings open allowing you to pass.
human
Go south
gpt
The walls have stopped in their tracks, so helplessly warped that they will never move again. (You do believe me, don't you?)  A twisting hall goes West.
human
Go west
gpt
You are in a long twisting hall with side doorways to the West and South.
human
Go south
gpt
You see doorways to the West, North and East and... WAIT A MINUTE! This CAN'T belong in this game! This place looks exactly the transporter chamber from a Constitution Class Federation Starship. (NCC 1700 series) From just out of sight, someone orders, "Energize, Scotty".
human
You go south
gpt
As you bolt for the doorway, the world shimmers from view and you experience a sensation not unlike that which you felt when you rode a drunken bull elephant down Alameda Street in Beautiful Downtown Burbank last July wearing only the epaulets and scabbard from your Order of the Most Esteemed Aardvarks Lodge ceremonial uniform, playing your uncle's Ukranian raisin-bladder bagpipe and yodelling the dirty version of Supercalifragilisticexpialidosious in protest of Disney's not releasing FANTASIA on videotape. Thought I didn't know about that, did you? I have ways of finding these things out. Anyway, when the world un-shimmers, you find yourself in a new location. Whoopee, big surprise.

This is another restroom like all the others you've seen. I'll spare you the colorful description except to mention that someone has scratched, "KEEP SECRETS UNDER YOUR HAT" on the wall.
human
You go north
gpt
At the West end of the lobby, there is a grand stairway leading upward and a doorway to the South. You also see the snackbar to the West. There is a restroom door to the South.
human
You go to the east
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
human
You go to the north
gpt
You are at the lobby courtesy area. The auditorium is to the North. The well-appointed courtesy desk stands by the wall.
human
Go north
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
Go east
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
human
Go up
gpt
You stand next to the top of a stairway. Looking North, you see a pair of completely unmarked sliding doors standing open.
human
Go west
gpt
Here, the stage lighting and effects are controlled. Doors lead East & West.
An ominous red button is at eye level on the wall
human
You go north
gpt
You can't go that way.

This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the center of the stage, closest to the audience, where all actors hope to take their big bows some day.
human
Go west
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
There is a wooden chest
human
You take the CHEST
gpt
You pick up the treasure chest.
human
You go north
gpt
There is an unpainted red brick wall to the West.
Daylight gushes in throught the wide-open stage door.
human
You look at the CHEST
gpt
It looks like a pirate chest. Something thumps around inside when you move it.
human
You go to the west
gpt
Well, we are the inventive one aren't we? Since you've unraveled my little poser of counterweights and curtains, lets get even more devious. Now ALL exits are sealed, and it will take a miracle to get out. You must also perform a rescue, but I guarantee you that you are the only person in the place (rogues excluded, of course). BREAK A LEG! - PS  I hear the cat.

There is an unpainted red brick wall to the West.
A thin ray of light creeps in under the stage door.
human
Go northeast
gpt
The upstage area is dimly illuminated by streamers of light filtering down from the flyloft and work grid above. Specks of dust dance in the light.
An old work table leans and tilts at odd angles
human
You break a the leg
gpt
Thank you. Same to you.
human
You look at the CHEST
gpt
It looks like a pirate chest. Something thumps around inside when you move it.
human
Open CHEST
gpt
It is locked.
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
delicate bottle
dim bulb (Providing light)
soggy hacksaw
long hotdog
highheeled snowshoes
insurance policy
sparkling diamond
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
scuba suit
treasure chest
You're wearing:
pointed hat
solitaire ring
dark secret
human
Go west
gpt
In the Corner of the offstage area, you see the top of an old wooden stairway.
human
You go downward
gpt
At the bottom of a stairway you see a doorway West and some smudged graffiti on the wall: "GLASS CUTS DIAMOND" and "DYSLEXICS OF THE WORLD, UNTIE!".
human
You go west
gpt
There are small piles of sawdust in the corners. You see a door to the East.
A hardened steel chain has one end built into the concrete wall.
A gouged and battered woodworking table is against the Wall.
human
Go south
gpt
You see high shelves with unfinished repair projects and a storage room South.
A violin sits on the shelf waiting for its broken bridge to be repaired.
human
Go south
gpt
The storage room floor is a disaster. Junk and clutter lie everywhere.
human
Go north
gpt
You see high shelves with unfinished repair projects and a storage room South.
A violin sits on the shelf waiting for its broken bridge to be repaired.
human
You go to the north
gpt
There are small piles of sawdust in the corners. You see a door to the East.
A hardened steel chain has one end built into the concrete wall.
A gouged and battered woodworking table is against the Wall.
human
You cut the chain with HACKSAW
gpt
You cut another link off the chain. (I can keep this up as long as you can.)
human
You go upward
gpt
At the bottom of a stairway you see a doorway West and some smudged graffiti on the wall: "GLASS CUTS DIAMOND" and "DYSLEXICS OF THE WORLD, UNTIE!".

In the Corner of the offstage area, you see the top of an old wooden stairway.
human
You go to the south
gpt
There is an unpainted red brick wall to the West.
A thin ray of light creeps in under the stage door.

Suddenly, a wispy figure materializes before you dressed entirely in tatters and rags. He whispers hoarsely, "Kind and just soul, I am the poor author of this game. Did you know that $5.00 could feed me and my two starving children for a week? And my dog could afford the operation?" With that he limps away and dissipates before your generous eyes. (Nudge, nudge.)

Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
human
You go west
gpt
Looking around, you see a spiral stairway leading up, a door around behind the stairs to the West, and the stage to the East
human
Go upwards
gpt
The chest is too wide to fit.

Looking around, you see a spiral stairway leading up, a door around behind the stairs to the West, and the stage to the East
human
You drop the CHEST
gpt
You drop the chest.
human
Go upwards
gpt
At the South end of a hall, there are doorways to the West and the South and the top of a narrow spiral stairway.
The door to the dressing room has no knob.
human
Go south
gpt
You find yourself in the men's dressing room.
There is a dressing table against the wall
There is a small drawer ( in the dressing table)
human
You cut the MIRROR with DIAMOND
gpt
You want to CUT the MIRROR with WHAT, pray tell?
human
You look around
gpt
You find yourself in the men's dressing room.
There is a dressing table against the wall
There is a small drawer ( in the dressing table)
human
Go downwards
gpt
At the South end of a hall, there are doorways to the West and the South and the top of a narrow spiral stairway.
The door to the dressing room has no knob.

Looking around, you see a spiral stairway leading up, a door around behind the stairs to the West, and the stage to the East
There is a wooden chest
human
Shake CHEST
gpt
Don't know how to shake here...
human
You read the CHEST
gpt
You can't read the chest, so instead you just examine it. It looks like a pirate chest. Something thumps around inside when you move it.
human
Break chest
gpt
BREAK! Someone say BREAK? Great, I'll see you in ten minutes. Bye, bye. I'm back. Now, what were you saying? You wanted to BREAK the CHEST? Don't know how to break here...
human
You take the CHEST
gpt
You pick up the treasure chest.
human
You throw the CHEST
gpt
You throw the chest.
human
You take the CHEST
gpt
You pick up the treasure chest.
human
You go east
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
human
Go northeast
gpt
The center of the vast open stage area is strangely silent. It almost seems you can hear faint echoes of past performers. There is an elevator built into the stage floor. Luckily it is in the "UP" position now.
human
Go east
gpt
This seems to be a small rest area that continues to the East in the middle of the wings. The main stage is to the West. The wings extend North and South.
There is an old soft drink machine in the corner
human
You go west
gpt
This seems to be a small rest area that continues to the East in the middle of the wings. The main stage is to the West. The wings extend North and South.
There is an old soft drink machine in the corner
human
You read the machine
gpt
The first panel still reads, "Soft Drinks - 25 cents" The second is flashing, "Recycling Ordinance - SIGN for Drink"
human
SIGN
gpt
Don't know how to sign here...
human
You go west
gpt
The center of the vast open stage area is strangely silent. It almost seems you can hear faint echoes of past performers. There is an elevator built into the stage floor. Luckily it is in the "UP" position now.
human
Go west
gpt
There is an unpainted red brick wall to the West.
A thin ray of light creeps in under the stage door.
human
You read DOOR
gpt
"Through these portals pass the biggest hams in the world." Anon.
human
You look at the DOOR
gpt
The paint is pealing off the door and the latch is reddened with rust. There is a faded scrawl under the "EXIT" sign.
human
You go southeast
gpt
This is the center of the stage, closest to the audience, where all actors hope to take their big bows some day.
human
Go south
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go west
gpt
The curving steps to the apron are to the North, and the audience to the East.
There is a solid steel fire door built into the West wall.
human
You go west
gpt
Just as you step into the room, the fire door closes behind you, plunging you into inky blackness. You can't even find an electrical outlet. Oh, bother.
human
Go east
gpt
The curving steps to the apron are to the North, and the audience to the East.
There is a solid steel fire door built into the West wall.
human
You go east
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
You go south
gpt
You are at the lobby courtesy area. The auditorium is to the North. The well-appointed courtesy desk stands by the wall.
human
Go south
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
human
Go east
gpt
The foyer widens out to the East and South.
An old vending machine stands against the wall
human
Go southeast
gpt
You've gone as far as you can this way. You are at the front of the foyer.
The main theater doors are to the East.
human
Go west
gpt
Looking around, you can see doors across the room to the Northeast and East.
There is a restroom door to the West, but it is securely locked.
human
You kick the DOOR
gpt
Don't know how to kick here...
human
You go north
gpt
The foyer widens out to the East and South.
An old vending machine stands against the wall
human
You go to the west
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
human
Go south
gpt
You are in a dusty work area. It looks sloppier than your hall closet.
There is a peephole in the wall to the East.
human
You examine the peephole
gpt
Why, that dirty old man! There's a hole in the wall between here and the other restroom. Fortunely, he wasn't very bright either. He drilled into a storage cabinet and all you see are cans of Sani-flush and a reel of recording tape.
human
Saw hole
gpt
You want to SAW the HOLE with WHAT, pray tell?
human
Saw the hole with HACKSAW
gpt
You want to SAW the HOLE with WHAT, pray tell?
human
You look around
gpt
You are in a dusty work area. It looks sloppier than your hall closet.
There is a peephole in the wall to the East.
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
delicate bottle
dim bulb (Providing light)
soggy hacksaw
long hotdog
highheeled snowshoes
insurance policy
sparkling diamond
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
scuba suit
treasure chest
You're wearing:
pointed hat
solitaire ring
dark secret
human
Kick hole
gpt
Don't know how to kick here...
human
You read secret
gpt
Oh, no you don't! If you read it, it won't be a secret any more.
human
You go to the north
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
human
You go to the north
gpt
You are at the lobby courtesy area. The auditorium is to the North. The well-appointed courtesy desk stands by the wall.
human
You go south
gpt
You are at the lobby courtesy area. The auditorium is to the North. The well-appointed courtesy desk stands by the wall.
human
You drop the CHEST
gpt
You drop the chest.
human
Go north
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
Go west
gpt
The curving steps to the apron are to the North, and the audience to the East.
There is a solid steel fire door built into the West wall.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go west
gpt
The curving steps to the apron are to the North, and the audience to the East.
There is a solid steel fire door built into the West wall.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the center of the stage, closest to the audience, where all actors hope to take their big bows some day.
human
Go west
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
human
You go west
gpt
Looking around, you see a spiral stairway leading up, a door around behind the stairs to the West, and the stage to the East
human
Go upwards
gpt
At the South end of a hall, there are doorways to the West and the South and the top of a narrow spiral stairway.
The door to the dressing room has no knob.
human
Go east
gpt
The hall continues to the West and South. There's an open door to the North.
human
Go south
gpt
The hall ends with doorways to the South and the West and a ladder built into the East wall leads up through an access hatch into the ceiling.
human
You go west
gpt
Looking around, you see that this is where props (items small enough to be carried around on stage - guns, books, pencils, etc.) are stored.
An oddly decorated magicians table sits in the corner
human
You put DIAMOND on the Table
gpt
What do you know, a REAL magic table! The DIAMOND vanishes before your eyes. You then hear a thump, like something hitting the floor back toward the lobby.
human
You put the suit on the Table
gpt
What do you know, a REAL magic table! The SUIT vanishes before your eyes. You then hear a thump, like something hitting the floor back toward the lobby.
human
You put RING on Table
gpt
What do you know, a REAL magic table! The RING vanishes before your eyes. You then hear a thump, like something hitting the floor back toward the lobby.
human
You put Policy on the Table
gpt
What do you know, a REAL magic table! The POLICY vanishes before your eyes. You then hear a thump, like something hitting the floor back toward the lobby.
human
You put secret on the Table
gpt
What do you know, a REAL magic table! The SECRET vanishes before your eyes. You then hear a thump, like something hitting the floor back toward the lobby.
human
You put the hat on Table
gpt
What do you know, a REAL magic table! The HAT vanishes before your eyes. You then hear a thump, like something hitting the floor back toward the lobby.
human
You check what you're carrying
gpt
You're carrying:
delicate bottle
dim bulb (Providing light)
soggy hacksaw
long hotdog
highheeled snowshoes
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
human
You put the bottle on the Table
gpt
What do you know, a REAL magic table! The BOTTLE vanishes before your eyes. You then hear a thump, like something hitting the floor back toward the lobby.
human
You put bulb on the Table
gpt
What do you know, a REAL magic table! The BULB vanishes before your eyes. You then hear a thump, like something hitting the floor back toward the lobby.
human
You put HACKSAW on the Table
gpt
What do you know, a REAL magic table! The HACKSAW vanishes before your eyes. You then hear a thump, like something hitting the floor back toward the lobby.
human
You put LAMP on the Table
gpt
What do you know, a REAL magic table! The LAMP vanishes before your eyes. You then hear a thump, like something hitting the floor back toward the lobby.
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
long hotdog
highheeled snowshoes
oaken bucket
human
You put HEELS on the Table
gpt
What do you know, a REAL magic table! The HEELS vanishes before your eyes. You then hear a thump, like something hitting the floor back toward the lobby.
human
You put the bucket on the Table
gpt
What do you know, a REAL magic table! The BUCKET vanishes before your eyes. You then hear a thump, like something hitting the floor back toward the lobby.
human
You put the hotdog on the Table
gpt
What do you know, a REAL magic table! The HOTDOG vanishes before your eyes. You then hear a thump, like something hitting the floor back toward the lobby.
human
You look under the Table
gpt
This is a perfectly ordinary magicians table, as magicians tables go. Maybe a little TOO perfectly ordinary. It has the required black velvet draping, felt square on top, and golden symbols - like some almost familiar language - decorating the hem.
human
You go to the east
gpt
The hall ends with doorways to the South and the West and a ladder built into the East wall leads up through an access hatch into the ceiling.
human
You go north
gpt
The hall continues to the West and South. There's an open door to the North.
human
Go west
gpt
At the South end of a hall, there are doorways to the West and the South and the top of a narrow spiral stairway.
The door to the dressing room has no knob.
human
Go down
gpt
Looking around, you see a spiral stairway leading up, a door around behind the stairs to the West, and the stage to the East
human
Go east
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight

This is the center of the stage, closest to the audience, where all actors hope to take their big bows some day.
human
Go south
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go west
gpt
The curving steps to the apron are to the North, and the audience to the East.
There is a solid steel fire door built into the West wall.
human
You go east
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
You go south
gpt
You are now in a middle-ish aisle in the audience area.

You are at the lobby courtesy area. The auditorium is to the North. The well-appointed courtesy desk stands by the wall.
You see a small, delicate bottle, like the one Major Anthony Nelson found.
There is a single dim bulb. (Providing light)
The soggy hacksaw still drips water from the safety valve.
There is a foot long hotdog
A pair of very odd snowshoes are lying there.
There is a neatly printed insurance policy.
A exquisite multi-faceted diamond catches your eye.
There is a plain living room lamp. (Providing light)
There is that famous old oaken bucket
A pointed blue hat sits there
There is a very convincing 24 carat ring.
A name brand SCUBA suit lies dripping
You see a small scrap of parchment with a secret written on it.
There is a wooden chest
human
You take all
gpt
You pick up the delicate bottle.
You pick up the dim bulb. You pick up the soggy hacksaw. You pick up the long hotdog. You pick up the highheeled snowshoes. You pick up the insurance policy. You pick up the sparkling diamond. You pick up the old lamp. You pick up the oaken bucket. You pick up the pointed hat. You pick up the solitaire ring. You pick up the scuba suit. You pick up the dark secret. You're already carrying too much weight as it is.
human
You wear RING
gpt
You put on the hat.

You put on the ring.
human
You put secret under the hat
gpt
You lay the secret on your cute little bald spot, then cover it with the hat.
human
Look around
gpt
You are at the lobby courtesy area. The auditorium is to the North. The well-appointed courtesy desk stands by the wall.
There is a wooden chest
human
You scratch CHEST
gpt
You want to SCRATCH the CHEST with WHAT, pray tell?
human
You read banner
gpt
The banner above the courtesy desk says, "Lost and Found Desk - RECLAIM Here".
human
You look at the DESK
gpt
The locked desk stands under an imitation red velvet banner.
human
You break a the leg
gpt
Thank you. Same to you.
human
You rub LAMP
gpt
You rub and rub but only wear through the gold tone finish on the cheap lamp.
human
Look around
gpt
You are at the lobby courtesy area. The auditorium is to the North. The well-appointed courtesy desk stands by the wall.
There is a wooden chest
human
You go to the east
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.

You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
human
You go north
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.

This is the center of the stage, closest to the audience, where all actors hope to take their big bows some day.
human
Go west
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
human
You go west
gpt
Looking around, you see a spiral stairway leading up, a door around behind the stairs to the West, and the stage to the East
human
Go upwards
gpt
At the South end of a hall, there are doorways to the West and the South and the top of a narrow spiral stairway.
The door to the dressing room has no knob.
human
Go east
gpt
The hall continues to the West and South. There's an open door to the North.
human
Go south
gpt
The hall ends with doorways to the South and the West and a ladder built into the East wall leads up through an access hatch into the ceiling.
human
You go upward
gpt
The catwalk allows the techs access to the stage lighting hung above the audience ceiling. You bend low to crawl along, trying not to think about the 30 foot drop through the flimsy structure if you should loose your footing.
human
You go east
gpt
The catwalk continues West and East. There is a firm BULGE in the boards, and a mysterious wisp of GAS just dissipating above.
human
Go east
gpt
At the East end of the catwalk you find a short ladder leading up to the roof.
human
Go west
gpt
The catwalk continues West and East. There is a firm BULGE in the boards, and a mysterious wisp of GAS just dissipating above.
human
Go east
gpt
At the East end of the catwalk you find a short ladder leading up to the roof.
human
Go up
gpt
The afternoon sun bakes the theater roof. Looking over the sides, you see nothing but deserted streets in all directions. There is an open hatchway.
You see a rainsoaked page from some book lying on the roof.
human
Go north
gpt
You have come to the Northern edge of the roof. Most of the way to the North is blocked by the wall that encloses the high flyloft over the main stage area. There is a short set of steps (also North) that lead to a narrow upper roof.
human
Go north
gpt
You've reached the roof over the wings. The hot sun makes you neck prickly. You see the top of an air shaft with a ladder leading down. There is a double-hung casement window in the wall to the West.
human
Go downward
gpt
You have come to a central gallery opening onto eight small rooms.
You hear strange yells, mumbles, cackles, screams and mad ravings coming from the rooms.
An old woman dressed in a zoo keeper's uniform looks up at you.
human
Go upwards
gpt
You've reached the roof over the wings. The hot sun makes you neck prickly. You see the top of an air shaft with a ladder leading down. There is a double-hung casement window in the wall to the West.
human
You wear HEELS
gpt
You put on the heels.
human
Go west
gpt
You carefully slip through the window and onto the grid. It only takes you a few seconds to get used to moving around on the snowshoes.

Once through the window, you take a quick glance down through the steel beams. There are wide spaces between them to allow the rigging to operate. The view of the stage 80' below is enough to make you keep your eyes ahead.
human
Go west
gpt
Your have made it to the Northwest corner of the grid. You see the window back to the East. To the South you see the tracks and opening for the curtain counterweight. Against the North wall you see the ladder that goes 80 feet straight down to the stage. It makes you dizzy to look down.
human
Go southeast
gpt
You see the window at some distance to the North and the opening for the curtain counterweight to the West.
human
You go to the north
gpt
Once through the window, you take a quick glance down through the steel beams. There are wide spaces between them to allow the rigging to operate. The view of the stage 80' below is enough to make you keep your eyes ahead.
human
You go east
gpt
You've reached the roof over the wings. The hot sun makes you neck prickly. You see the top of an air shaft with a ladder leading down. There is a double-hung casement window in the wall to the West.
human
You remove the shoes
gpt
You take off the shoes.
human
You take shoes
gpt
You pick up the highheeled shoes.
human
Go down
gpt
You have come to the Northern edge of the roof. Most of the way to the North is blocked by the wall that encloses the high flyloft over the main stage area. There is a short set of steps (also North) that lead to a narrow upper roof.

The afternoon sun bakes the theater roof. Looking over the sides, you see nothing but deserted streets in all directions. There is an open hatchway.
You see a rainsoaked page from some book lying on the roof.

At the East end of the catwalk you find a short ladder leading up to the roof.

Suddenly, a wispy figure materializes before you in opera cloak and top hat. Doffing the hat in a sweeping bow, he whispers hoarsely, "Good evening. I am the ghost that haunts this theater. I actually have no part in this game, but I felt you would be disappointed were I not to put in an appearance or two." With that he stands up and dissipates before your incredulous eyes.

The catwalk continues West and East. There is a firm BULGE in the boards, and a mysterious wisp of GAS just dissipating above.

The catwalk allows the techs access to the stage lighting hung above the audience ceiling. You bend low to crawl along, trying not to think about the 30 foot drop through the flimsy structure if you should loose your footing.

The hall ends with doorways to the South and the West and a ladder built into the East wall leads up through an access hatch into the ceiling.
human
Go south
gpt
Garment racks line the walls. There is a definite smell of well worn clothing.
human
Go north
gpt
The hall ends with doorways to the South and the West and a ladder built into the East wall leads up through an access hatch into the ceiling.

The hall continues to the West and South. There's an open door to the North.
human
Go north
gpt
You have found the "Green Room" - the lounge where actors wait between scenes.
human
You wait
gpt
Time passes...
human
You go south
gpt
The hall continues to the West and South. There's an open door to the North.
human
Go west
gpt
At the South end of a hall, there are doorways to the West and the South and the top of a narrow spiral stairway.
The door to the dressing room has no knob.
human
Go down
gpt
Looking around, you see a spiral stairway leading up, a door around behind the stairs to the West, and the stage to the East
human
Go west
gpt
A thin wash of light barely penetrates the cobwebs covering a small window high on the wall. Failing to reach it, you turn your attention to the door to the South with faded gold lettering on even more faded green paint.
It has a small, dingy transom above and dirty hand prints all
around.
human
You open the DOOR
gpt
After several attempts you manage to OPEN it enough to get through. You enter the little room ahead and after waiting a second for your eyes to adjust to the light, you find yourself in a small, dim office.

The transom over the door admits just enough light for you to make out a small desk taking up most of the floor space.
An old abridged dictionary sits on the desk.
human
You go north
gpt
A thin wash of light barely penetrates the cobwebs covering a small window high on the wall. Failing to reach it, you turn your attention to the door to the South with faded gold lettering on even more faded green paint.
It has a small, dingy transom above and dirty hand prints all
around.
human
Go east
gpt
Looking around, you see a spiral stairway leading up, a door around behind the stairs to the West, and the stage to the East
human
You go east
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
human
Go south
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go north
gpt
This is the center of the stage, closest to the audience, where all actors hope to take their big bows some day.
human
Go northeast
gpt
This seems to be a small rest area that continues to the East in the middle of the wings. The main stage is to the West. The wings extend North and South.
There is an old soft drink machine in the corner
human
You cut the machine with DIAMOND
gpt
You want to CUT the MACHINE with WHAT, pray tell?
human
Go south
gpt
Near the stage-left proscenium arch you notice something dark about the floor. Looking down, you see that it is a trap door - an OPEN trap door.
human
Go south
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
human
Go east
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
human
Go up
gpt
You stand next to the top of a stairway. Looking North, you see a pair of completely unmarked sliding doors standing open.
human
You go to the east
gpt
You are in the closet.
human
Go west
gpt
Here, the stage lighting and effects are controlled. Doors lead East & West.
An ominous red button is at eye level on the wall
human
You go to the west
gpt
The spotlight booth has doors East and West. There is no glass in the window to the North (to avoid blinding the spot operator. By, the way, don't try going through the window. It won't work.)
A large follow spot stands by the window
You can see the socket
human
You go west
gpt
Ripped wires and broken racks show where sound equipment used to be mounted.
One tape recorder is all that's left of the equipment.
human
You go east
gpt
The spotlight booth has doors East and West. There is no glass in the window to the North (to avoid blinding the spot operator. By, the way, don't try going through the window. It won't work.)
A large follow spot stands by the window
You can see the socket
human
Go east
gpt
Here, the stage lighting and effects are controlled. Doors lead East & West.
An ominous red button is at eye level on the wall
human
You go north
gpt
You stand next to the top of a stairway. Looking North, you see a pair of completely unmarked sliding doors standing open.
human
You go downwards
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
human
You go to the west
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
human
You go to the south
gpt
You are at the lobby courtesy area. The auditorium is to the North. The well-appointed courtesy desk stands by the wall.
There is a wooden chest
human
You get reclaim
gpt
Suddenly, a wispy figure materializes before you dressed entirely in grey. It looks you straight in the eye and whispers hoarsely , "I am your conscience. Aren't there other things you should be doing instead of wasting time on this silly game?" With that it turns and dissipates before your guilt-ridden eyes.

You don't see any reclaim here.
human
Go south
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
delicate bottle
dim bulb (Providing light)
soggy hacksaw
long hotdog
highheeled snowshoes
insurance policy
sparkling diamond
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
scuba suit
You're wearing:
pointed hat
solitaire ring
dark secret
human
You read the bottle
gpt
Turning the bottle over to read the label sends the contents dribbling out all over your particulars. (Well, what am I supposed to call it? Children may be watching. Besides you know I mean.)  Anyway, you manage to right the bottle in time to save some of the contents, and after wiping it carefully on your sleeve, you hold it over your head to read, "GUM REMOVER" on the bottom.
human
Go east
gpt
The foyer widens out to the East and South.
An old vending machine stands against the wall
human
Go south
gpt
Looking around, you can see doors across the room to the Northeast and East.
There is a restroom door to the West, but it is securely locked.
human
You cut the DOOR with the saw
gpt
You want to CUT the DOOR with WHAT, pray tell?
human
Go northeast
gpt
You see an open Dutch door to the North and other doors across the room to the South and Southwest.
human
You go north
gpt
The coat room is almost empty. The Dutch door to the South stands open.
On the wall behind the counter there is a ratty coat hanging on a nail.
human
You move coat
gpt
A gentle tug causes the coat to slip slightly to one side. Through the eruption of moths you see that the coat is covering a doorway North. Pushing the coat to the side like a drape, you go through.

You have come across a store room. A stairway leads down. A closet is North.
A small magnesium box sits on the floor
human
You cut BOX with HACKSAW
gpt
You want to CUT the BOX with WHAT, pray tell?
human
Go north
gpt
This looks about like your typical closet (minus the coat hangers).
human
Go south
gpt
You have come across a store room. A stairway leads down. A closet is North.
A small magnesium box sits on the floor
human
You go downwards
gpt
Reaching the bottom of the stairs, you can see something massive to the West.
human
Go west
gpt
The twisted wreckage of the boiler is everywhere. There is barely enough room to make your way past it to the East or West.
human
Go west
gpt
This WAS a sealed-off store room. There is now a large hole in the East wall. (An awful lot of mouse holes here, but no mice.)
There is Judy, the theater cat.
human
You examine CAT
gpt
She is thin and sleek, and like most theater cats, probably knows a lot more about drama than you do. Show her kindness and you'll have a new friend.
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
delicate bottle
dim bulb (Providing light)
soggy hacksaw
long hotdog
highheeled snowshoes
insurance policy
sparkling diamond
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
scuba suit
You're wearing:
pointed hat
solitaire ring
dark secret
human
You give the hotdog to CAT
gpt
You never can tell what a cat will eat. Always having been a light eater, Judy daintily nibbles about 1/2 of the hotdog. She then jumps into your arms.

This WAS a sealed-off store room. There is now a large hole in the East wall. (An awful lot of mouse holes here, but no mice.)
Judy is purring softly in your arms
human
You give Policy to CAT
gpt
The CAT gives a quick glance at the POLICY, then tosses it back.
human
You give the bottle to CAT
gpt
The CAT gives a quick glance at the BOTTLE, then tosses it back.
human
You give the hat to CAT
gpt
The CAT gives a quick glance at the HAT, then tosses it back.
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
delicate bottle
dim bulb (Providing light)
soggy hacksaw
long hotdog
highheeled snowshoes
insurance policy
sparkling diamond
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
scuba suit
You're wearing:
pointed hat
solitaire ring
dark secret
human
You give the hotdog to CAT
gpt
You never can tell what a cat will eat. Always having been a light eater, Judy daintily nibbles about 1/2 of the hotdog. She then jumps into your arms.

This WAS a sealed-off store room. There is now a large hole in the East wall. (An awful lot of mouse holes here, but no mice.)
Judy is purring softly in your arms
human
Go east
gpt
The twisted wreckage of the boiler is everywhere. There is barely enough room to make your way past it to the East or West.
Judy is purring softly in your arms
human
You check what you're carrying
gpt
You're carrying:
delicate bottle
dim bulb (Providing light)
soggy hacksaw
highheeled snowshoes
insurance policy
sparkling diamond
old lamp (Providing light)
oaken bucket
scuba suit
1/2 hotdog
You're wearing:
pointed hat
solitaire ring
dark secret
human
You examine the hotdog
gpt
You can still get some milage out of a 6 inch hotdog.
human
Go east
gpt
Reaching the bottom of the stairs, you can see something massive to the West.
Judy is purring softly in your arms
human
You go upward
gpt
You have come across a store room. A stairway leads down. A closet is North.
A small magnesium box sits on the floor
Judy is purring softly in your arms
human
You go south
gpt
The coat room is almost empty. The Dutch door to the South stands open.
On the wall behind the counter there is a ratty coat hanging on a nail.
Judy is purring softly in your arms
human
Go south
gpt
You see an open Dutch door to the North and other doors across the room to the South and Southwest.
Judy is purring softly in your arms
human
Go west
gpt
The foyer widens out to the East and South.
An old vending machine stands against the wall
Judy is purring softly in your arms
human
You go west
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
Judy is purring softly in your arms
human
Go north
gpt
Suddenly, a wispy figure materializes before you dressed entirely in tatters and rags. He whispers hoarsely, "Kind and just soul, I am the poor author of this game. Did you know that $5.00 could feed me and my two starving children for a week? And my dog could afford the operation?" With that he limps away and dissipates before your generous eyes. (Nudge, nudge.)

You are at the lobby courtesy area. The auditorium is to the North. The well-appointed courtesy desk stands by the wall.
There is a wooden chest
Judy is purring softly in your arms
human
Go north
gpt
You are now in a middle-ish aisle in the audience area.
Judy is purring softly in your arms

From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
Judy is purring softly in your arms

The curving steps to the apron are to the North, and the audience to the East.
There is a solid steel fire door built into the West wall.
Judy is purring softly in your arms

This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
Judy is purring softly in your arms
human
Go north
gpt
This is the center of the stage, closest to the audience, where all actors hope to take their big bows some day.
Judy is purring softly in your arms

The center of the vast open stage area is strangely silent. It almost seems you can hear faint echoes of past performers. There is an elevator built into the stage floor. Luckily it is in the "UP" position now.
Judy is purring softly in your arms
human
Go northwest
gpt
In the Corner of the offstage area, you see the top of an old wooden stairway.
Judy is purring softly in your arms
human
Go down
gpt
At the bottom of a stairway you see a doorway West and some smudged graffiti on the wall: "GLASS CUTS DIAMOND" and "DYSLEXICS OF THE WORLD, UNTIE!".
Judy is purring softly in your arms
human
Go west
gpt
There are small piles of sawdust in the corners. You see a door to the East.
A hardened steel chain has one end built into the concrete wall.
A gouged and battered woodworking table is against the Wall.
Judy is purring softly in your arms
human
You go south
gpt
At the sight of the cat-gut strings on the violin, the cat jumps out of your arms onto a lower shelf, then out the door, knocking a door knob into view.

You see high shelves with unfinished repair projects and a storage room South.
A violin sits on the shelf waiting for its broken bridge to be repaired.
There is a battered brass door knob
human
Go west
gpt
In the Women's dressing room. The hall door is to the East.
There is a medium-large frog sitting on the floor
human
You examine the FROG
gpt
It may be a toad. Frankly, I really can't tell them apart. Whatever it is, it does seem to be hopping mad about something.
human
You give hotdog to the FROG
gpt
With one swift flick of its tongue, the frog (or is it a toad?) grabs and gulps down the half hotdog. Then, like a scene from a low budget horror film, the toad starts shifting shape. Colors start changing, warts smooth out, hair starts to grow, then, with one final effort, nothing happens. Of course! That must have a magic hotdog (hey, I just describe 'em - I don't make these things up, you know), and you fed half of it to the cat. There wasn't enough left to do the whole job (whatever it was). Now you'll have to finish it up yourself.

In the Women's dressing room. The hall door is to the East.
The frog hops up to your side and stares intently into your eyes.
human
Kiss FROG
gpt
You give the quasi-frog a gentle kiss on what would be lips if it had lips. This re-starts the magic. A cloud of lacey vapor and glitters surrounds the animal, then dissipates, revealing a slightly bewildered looking young man.

In the Women's dressing room. The hall door is to the East.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Kiss guy
gpt
Turning suddenly away, your new friend says apologetically, "It's not that I'm ungrateful for what you've done for me. Your breath just smells like a toad."
human
You ask the guy about the KEY
gpt
Tapping lightly on your arm, your friend says, "I really hate to disturb your concentration, but I'd appreciate it if we could find something to drink. I'm terribly thirsty, and my mouth tastes like I've been eating flies."

You get no answer.
human
You go to the east
gpt
At the South end of a hall, there are doorways to the West and the South and the top of a narrow spiral stairway.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You give the bottle to the guy
gpt
The GUY gives a quick glance at the BOTTLE, then tosses it back.
human
You describe your surroundings
gpt
At the South end of a hall, there are doorways to the West and the South and the top of a narrow spiral stairway.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go downward
gpt
Looking around, you see a spiral stairway leading up, a door around behind the stairs to the West, and the stage to the East
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the east
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go northeast
gpt
The center of the vast open stage area is strangely silent. It almost seems you can hear faint echoes of past performers. There is an elevator built into the stage floor. Luckily it is in the "UP" position now.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the east
gpt
This seems to be a small rest area that continues to the East in the middle of the wings. The main stage is to the West. The wings extend North and South.
There is an old soft drink machine in the corner
The guy is standing by your side
human
You read the panel
gpt
The first panel still reads, "Soft Drinks - 25 cents" The second is flashing, "Recycling Ordinance - SIGN for Drink"
human
Sign machine
gpt
Don't know how to sign here...
human
Sign sign
gpt
Don't know how to sign here...
human
Go south
gpt
Near the stage-left proscenium arch you notice something dark about the floor. Looking down, you see that it is a trap door - an OPEN trap door.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go south
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the east
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go west
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go south
gpt
You are now in a middle-ish aisle in the audience area.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the south
gpt
You are at the lobby courtesy area. The auditorium is to the North. The well-appointed courtesy desk stands by the wall.
There is a wooden chest
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go south
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go west
gpt
At the West end of the lobby, there is a grand stairway leading upward and a doorway to the South. You also see the snackbar to the West. There is a restroom door to the South.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the east
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go north
gpt
You are at the lobby courtesy area. The auditorium is to the North. The well-appointed courtesy desk stands by the wall.
There is a wooden chest
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go north
gpt
You are now in a middle-ish aisle in the audience area.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go north
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the east
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go up
gpt
You stand next to the top of a stairway. Looking North, you see a pair of completely unmarked sliding doors standing open.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go east
gpt
You are in the closet.
The guy is standing by your side
human
SIGN
gpt
Don't know how to sign here...
human
Go north
gpt
You stand next to the top of a stairway. Looking North, you see a pair of completely unmarked sliding doors standing open.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go downwards
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go west
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go south
gpt
You are now in a middle-ish aisle in the audience area.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the south
gpt
You are at the lobby courtesy area. The auditorium is to the North. The well-appointed courtesy desk stands by the wall.
There is a wooden chest
The guy is standing by your side
human
SIGN
gpt
Don't know how to sign here...
human
You look around
gpt
You are at the lobby courtesy area. The auditorium is to the North. The well-appointed courtesy desk stands by the wall.
There is a wooden chest
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go south
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go west
gpt
At the West end of the lobby, there is a grand stairway leading upward and a doorway to the South. You also see the snackbar to the West. There is a restroom door to the South.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go south
gpt
This is another restroom like all the others you've seen. I'll spare you the colorful description except to mention that someone has scratched, "KEEP SECRETS UNDER YOUR HAT" on the wall.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go north
gpt
At the West end of the lobby, there is a grand stairway leading upward and a doorway to the South. You also see the snackbar to the West. There is a restroom door to the South.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go west
gpt
In the snack bar you see doorways to the North and West. All the equipment is polished and clean, but you find nothing of interest in the cabinets.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go west
gpt
You find a shelf in the closet.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go east
gpt
In the snack bar you see doorways to the North and West. All the equipment is polished and clean, but you find nothing of interest in the cabinets.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go east
gpt
At the West end of the lobby, there is a grand stairway leading upward and a doorway to the South. You also see the snackbar to the West. There is a restroom door to the South.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go south
gpt
This is another restroom like all the others you've seen. I'll spare you the colorful description except to mention that someone has scratched, "KEEP SECRETS UNDER YOUR HAT" on the wall.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go north
gpt
At the West end of the lobby, there is a grand stairway leading upward and a doorway to the South. You also see the snackbar to the West. There is a restroom door to the South.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the east
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The guy is standing by your side

The foyer widens out to the East and South.
An old vending machine stands against the wall
The guy is standing by your side
human
You examine the machine
gpt
It's an old model that appears to dispense some sort of paper through a wide slot. There is a coin slot, a few buttons and a broken coin return.
human
You read the machine
gpt
"INSURANCE  25 CENTS"
human
Go south
gpt
Looking around, you can see doors across the room to the Northeast and East.
There is a restroom door to the West, but it is securely locked.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go east
gpt
You've gone as far as you can this way. You are at the front of the foyer.
The main theater doors are to the East.
The guy is standing by your side
human
SIGN
gpt
Don't know how to sign here...
human
You go to the north
gpt
You see an open Dutch door to the North and other doors across the room to the South and Southwest.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Look around
gpt
You see an open Dutch door to the North and other doors across the room to the South and Southwest.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Y.
gpt
Your score is 9100 (out of 19900 possible). You have visited 102 locations (out of 117 in the game)
human
Go west
gpt
The foyer widens out to the East and South.
An old vending machine stands against the wall
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go west
gpt
Licking his dry lips, the guy again reminds you that he is thirsty.

The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the south
gpt
You are in a dusty work area. It looks sloppier than your hall closet.
There is a peephole in the wall to the East.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You examine the peephole
gpt
Why, that dirty old man! There's a hole in the wall between here and the other restroom. Fortunely, he wasn't very bright either. He drilled into a storage cabinet and all you see are cans of Sani-flush and a reel of recording tape.
human
Go north
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the south
gpt
You are in a dusty work area. It looks sloppier than your hall closet.
There is a peephole in the wall to the East.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go north
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go north
gpt
You are at the lobby courtesy area. The auditorium is to the North. The well-appointed courtesy desk stands by the wall.
There is a wooden chest
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go north
gpt
You are now in a middle-ish aisle in the audience area.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go north
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go west
gpt
The curving steps to the apron are to the North, and the audience to the East.
There is a solid steel fire door built into the West wall.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You look at what you're carrying with you
gpt
You're carrying:
delicate bottle
dim bulb (Providing light)
soggy hacksaw
highheeled snowshoes
insurance policy
sparkling diamond
old lamp (Providing light)
door knob
oaken bucket
scuba suit
You're wearing:
pointed hat
solitaire ring
dark secret
human
You put the suit under the DOOR
gpt
You open the fire door as far as it will go and firmly wedge the SUIT under it. You viciously stomp and tramp on it until you are convinced that even you will never be able to get it back out again.

The curving steps to the apron are to the North, and the audience to the East.
The fire door is propped open
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go west
gpt
In an East-West hall. The fire door is propped open to the East
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the west
gpt
You are at beginning of the rehearsal hall. There is a short hallway East.
You see a torn script ( on the floor )
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go west
gpt
You are now in the center of the EAST-West running rehearsal hall. There is a wooden hatch on the floor
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go west
gpt
You are now at the West end of the rehearsal hall.
There is an extremely official looking sign ( on the west wall )
The guy is standing by your side
human
You examine the SIGN
gpt
Yep, that looks official alright, and it's neatly lettered.
human
You read the SIGN
gpt
"DO NOT READ THIS SIGN" (You obviously have little respect for authority.)
human
You take the SIGN
gpt
You pick up the official sign.
human
You go east
gpt
Hearing an odd noise as you walk away with the sign, you look back to see that it had been hung from an electric cord which has just snapped. The cord flops around the room, sparking and setting fires everywhere it touches. Almost instantly, the entire room is ablaze.

You are now in the center of the EAST-West running rehearsal hall. There is a wooden hatch on the floor
The guy is standing by your side
human
You open hatch
gpt
Working together, you are able to OPEN the HATCH.
human
Go downwards
gpt
You dive for the hatch, slamming it behind you, finally safe from the fire.

You are in a cave that is completely blocked by a large boulder to the West. The ground below has a fresh cavity where you fell from the hatch far above.
A packrat has emerged from a crack in the wall
The guy is standing by your side
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
delicate bottle
dim bulb (Providing light)
soggy hacksaw
highheeled snowshoes
insurance policy
sparkling diamond
old lamp (Providing light)
door knob
oaken bucket
official sign
You're wearing:
pointed hat
solitaire ring
dark secret
human
You cut the bottle with DIAMOND
gpt
You want to CUT the BOTTLE with WHAT, pray tell?
human
You give HACKSAW to the rat
gpt
The packrat carefully inspects the HACKSAW that you offer, then somehow stuffs it into a tiny crack in the wall. He darts toward the wall himself, pausing only long enough to throw a small object back to you, then vanishes.

You are in a cave that is completely blocked by a large boulder to the West. The ground below has a fresh cavity where you fell from the hatch far above.
You see a small key
The guy is standing by your side
human
You take the small KEY
gpt
You pick up the small key.
human
You examine the KEY
gpt
It is a small, unimpresive key. It could fit a desk or the like, but you have the sneaking hunch that it would also have fit a treasure chest.
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
delicate bottle
dim bulb (Providing light)
highheeled snowshoes
insurance policy
small key
sparkling diamond
old lamp (Providing light)
door knob
oaken bucket
official sign
You're wearing:
pointed hat
solitaire ring
dark secret
human
You wear HEELS
gpt
You are in a cave that is completely blocked by a large boulder to the West. The ground below has a fresh cavity where you fell from the hatch far above.
The guy is standing by your side

You put on the heels.
human
You examine the shoes
gpt
These might be just the thing to keep from sinking through soft snow or cracks and crevices and cravasses and such. (But ruby red sequin finish - and 4 inch SPIKE HEELS? I think that janitor has been over the rainbow once too often.)
human
Look around
gpt
You are in a cave that is completely blocked by a large boulder to the West. The ground below has a fresh cavity where you fell from the hatch far above.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You examine the SIGN
gpt
Yep, that looks official alright, and it's neatly lettered.
human
You read the SIGN
gpt
"DO NOT READ THIS SIGN" (You obviously have little respect for authority.)
human
You examine secret
gpt
This might be a prop left over from a spy drama - or maybe it's the real thing.
human
You go to the west
gpt
Licking his dry lips, the guy again reminds you that he is thirsty.
human
You go to the north
gpt
You can't go that way.

You can't go that way.

You can't go that way.
human
You put the suit under the DOOR
gpt
You open the fire door as far as it will go and firmly wedge the SUIT under it. You viciously stomp and tramp on it until you are convinced that even you will never be able to get it back out again.

The curving steps to the apron are to the North, and the audience to the East.
The fire door is propped open
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go west
gpt
In an East-West hall. The fire door is propped open to the East
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the west
gpt
You are at beginning of the rehearsal hall. There is a short hallway East.
You see a torn script ( on the floor )
The guy is standing by your side
human
You take the script
gpt
You pick up the torn script.
human
You examine the script
gpt
It seems to be part of a play set in France during the early days of World War I. You can make out a few of the lines.
human
You read it
gpt
"SEND A DOG UP IN A CRATE LIKE THAT? NOT UNTIL MAKING THE CATWALK PART WAY!"
human
Go east
gpt
In an East-West hall. The fire door is propped open to the East
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go east
gpt
The curving steps to the apron are to the North, and the audience to the East.
The fire door is propped open
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go downwards
gpt
You can't go that way.

You can't go that way.

You can't go that way.

You can't go that way.

You can't go that way.
human
You go northwest
gpt
You are in a small side room. The exits all lead back to the main gallery.
The guy is standing by your side
Oh, great, now you find Helen Hipclicks, the worlds most conceited actress.
human
You give the script to HELEN
gpt
The HELEN gives a quick glance at the SCRIPT, then tosses it back.
human
You give secret to HELEN
gpt
The HELEN gives a quick glance at the SECRET, then tosses it back.
human
You show secret to HELEN
gpt
Unable to face the truth, the ham runs off, gets married, moves to the suburbs, gets fat and has 12 kids. You put the secret back under your hat and leave.

You have earned 1000 BONUS POINTS out of a possible 22,000

"Kinda sneaky if you ask me, but you ain't got em all yet," snorts the keeper.
human
You go to the west
gpt
You are in a small side room. The exits all lead back to the main gallery.
The guy is standing by your side
This guy looks just like your agent (The one you haven't seen
lately).
human
You show the script to the agent
gpt
"SEND A DOG UP IN A CRATE LIKE THAT? NOT UNTIL MAKING THE CATWALK PART WAY!"
human
You give the script to the agent
gpt
"SEND A DOG UP IN A CRATE LIKE THAT? NOT UNTIL MAKING THE CATWALK PART WAY!"
human
You show Policy to the agent
gpt
"Sheez, I'll need my bifocals to read this stuff", he says as folds up the policy. Doing so, he gets a nasty paper cut which gets infected and he dies.

You have earned 2000 BONUS POINTS out of a possible 22,000

"Kinda sneaky if you ask me, but you ain't got em all yet," snorts the keeper.
human
You go southwest
gpt
You are in a small side room. The exits all lead back to the main gallery.
The guy is standing by your side
You come face to face with the drama critic who panned your last
three shows.
human
You show the script to the critic
gpt
"Ah, I must go write a review!" he says putting the pen back into his pocket - WITHOUT capping it. You wince as you see the twisted smile cross his face just before he collapses from the poison injection. You then exit the scene.

You have earned 3000 BONUS POINTS out of a possible 22,000

"Kinda sneaky if you ask me, but you ain't got em all yet," snorts the keeper.
human
You go to the south
gpt
You are in a small side room. The exits all lead back to the main gallery.
The guy is standing by your side
The theater janitor was looking around the room. Hearing you, he looks up.
human
You show the snowshoes to the janitor
gpt
You can't read the snowshoes, so instead you just examine them. These might be just the thing to keep from sinking through soft snow or cracks and crevices and cravasses and such. (But ruby red sequin finish - and 4 inch SPIKE HEELS? I think that janitor has been over the rainbow once too often.)
human
You show the shoes to the janitor
gpt
You can't read the shoes, so instead you just examine them. These might be just the thing to keep from sinking through soft snow or cracks and crevices and cravasses and such. (But ruby red sequin finish - and 4 inch SPIKE HEELS? I think that janitor has been over the rainbow once too often.)
human
You give the shoes to the janitor
gpt
You can't read the shoes, so instead you just examine them. These might be just the thing to keep from sinking through soft snow or cracks and crevices and cravasses and such. (But ruby red sequin finish - and 4 inch SPIKE HEELS? I think that janitor has been over the rainbow once too often.)
human
You wear the shoes
gpt
You put on the shoes.
human
You hit the janitor with the shoes
gpt
You strike at the janitor with the shoes, but your weapon bounces off of him harmlessly
human
You take shoes
gpt
You pick up the highheeled shoes.
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You pass out from the pressure of waiting for the inevitable attack. You come to in the main gallery as the zookeeper snorts. "Must be goin' soft in my old age. But watch out for the Avocado, I ain't goin' near it to grab you out!"
human
You ask the janitor about tape
gpt
Who are you addressing?
human
You go west
gpt
Reeling slightly and wiping his cracked lips, the guy pleads with you to find something for him to drink.
human
You take the CHEST
gpt
You pick up the treasure chest.
human
Go north
gpt
You are now in a middle-ish aisle in the audience area.
The guy is standing by your side

From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go west
gpt
The curving steps to the apron are to the North, and the audience to the East.
The fire door is propped open
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go west
gpt
You are now at the West end of the rehearsal hall.
There is an extremely official looking sign ( on the west wall )
The guy is standing by your side
human
You take the SIGN
gpt
You pick up the official sign.
human
You go east
gpt
Hearing an odd noise as you walk away with the sign, you look back to see that it had been hung from an electric cord which has just snapped. The cord flops around the room, sparking and setting fires everywhere it touches. Almost instantly, the entire room is ablaze.

You are now in the center of the EAST-West running rehearsal hall. There is a wooden hatch on the floor
The guy is standing by your side
human
You open hatch
gpt
Working together, you are able to OPEN the HATCH.
human
You look at the hatch
gpt
It is so massive that I doubt you could open it by yourself.
human
Go downwards
gpt
The fire has gotten worse. It is getting hard to see and breathe!

The chest is too wide to fit.

You are now in the center of the EAST-West running rehearsal hall. There is a wooden hatch on the floor
The guy is standing by your side
human
You cut the CHEST with HACKSAW
gpt
You want to CUT the CHEST with WHAT, pray tell?
human
You drop the CHEST
gpt
You drop the chest.
human
Go downward
gpt
The heat is almost unbearable. You can't take it much longer!

You dive for the hatch, slamming it behind you, finally safe from the fire.

You are in a cave that is completely blocked by a large boulder to the West. The ground below has a fresh cavity where you fell from the hatch far above.
A packrat has emerged from a crack in the wall
The guy is standing by your side
human
You examine Policy
gpt
There is a front page with large clear lettering, then 27 pages of fine print.
human
You read Policy
gpt
It's BOMB INSURANCE. The fine print says it expires in 0 turns.
human
You give Policy to the rat
gpt
The packrat carefully inspects the POLICY that you offer, then somehow stuffs it into a tiny crack in the wall. He darts toward the wall himself, pausing only long enough to throw a small object back to you, then vanishes.

You are in a cave that is completely blocked by a large boulder to the West. The ground below has a fresh cavity where you fell from the hatch far above.
You see a small key
The guy is standing by your side
human
You take the KEY
gpt
You pick up the small key.
human
You rub LAMP
gpt
You rub and rub but only wear through the gold tone finish on the cheap lamp.
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
delicate bottle
dim bulb (Providing light)
soggy hacksaw
highheeled snowshoes
small key
sparkling diamond
old lamp (Providing light)
door knob
oaken bucket
torn script
official sign
You're wearing:
pointed hat
solitaire ring
dark secret
human
Shake bottle
gpt
Don't know how to shake here...
human
Look around
gpt
You are in a cave that is completely blocked by a large boulder to the West. The ground below has a fresh cavity where you fell from the hatch far above.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You examine HACKSAW
gpt
A simple K-mart blue-light special tool. Not worth the hassle of hiding it that elaborately. At least it was rust-proofed.
human
Look around
gpt
You are in a cave that is completely blocked by a large boulder to the West. The ground below has a fresh cavity where you fell from the hatch far above.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go north
gpt
The foyer widens out to the East and South.
An old vending machine stands against the wall
The guy is standing by your side

Licking his dry lips, the guy again reminds you that he is thirsty.

The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The guy is standing by your side

You are at the lobby courtesy area. The auditorium is to the North. The well-appointed courtesy desk stands by the wall.
There is a wooden chest
The guy is standing by your side

You are now in a middle-ish aisle in the audience area.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You put the suit under the DOOR
gpt
You open the fire door as far as it will go and firmly wedge the SUIT under it. You viciously stomp and tramp on it until you are convinced that even you will never be able to get it back out again.

The curving steps to the apron are to the North, and the audience to the East.
The fire door is propped open
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go west
gpt
In an East-West hall. The fire door is propped open to the East
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the west
gpt
You are at beginning of the rehearsal hall. There is a short hallway East.
You see a torn script ( on the floor )
The guy is standing by your side
human
You take the script
gpt
You pick up the torn script.
human
Go west
gpt
You are now in the center of the EAST-West running rehearsal hall. There is a wooden hatch on the floor
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go west
gpt
You are now at the West end of the rehearsal hall.
There is an extremely official looking sign ( on the west wall )
The guy is standing by your side
human
You take the SIGN
gpt
You pick up the official sign.
human
You go east
gpt
Hearing an odd noise as you walk away with the sign, you look back to see that it had been hung from an electric cord which has just snapped. The cord flops around the room, sparking and setting fires everywhere it touches. Almost instantly, the entire room is ablaze.

You are now in the center of the EAST-West running rehearsal hall. There is a wooden hatch on the floor
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go west
gpt
You are now at the West end of the rehearsal hall.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go east
gpt
You are now in the center of the EAST-West running rehearsal hall. There is a wooden hatch on the floor
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go east
gpt
You are at beginning of the rehearsal hall. There is a short hallway East.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go east
gpt
The heat is almost unbearable. You can't take it much longer!

The intense flames in the hallway force you back. You must find another exit.
human
Go east
gpt
The intense flames in the hallway force you back. You must find another exit.
human
Go west
gpt
You watch in fascination as your clothes burst into flame. In the distance, you can hear voices singing. "Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday..." You hope they get to the part where they blow out the candles REAL soon. In the mean time, the game ends. If only you'd had some help lifting that hatch.

You have earned 0 BONUS POINTS out of a possible 22,000

Your score is 9300 (out of 19900 possible). You have visited 106 locations (out of 117 in the game)
Would you like to restart, restore, undo, or quit?
human
You go west
gpt
In an East-West hall. The fire door is propped open to the East
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the west
gpt
You are at beginning of the rehearsal hall. There is a short hallway East.
You see a torn script ( on the floor )
The guy is standing by your side
human
You take the script
gpt
You pick up the torn script.
human
Go west
gpt
You are now in the center of the EAST-West running rehearsal hall. There is a wooden hatch on the floor
The guy is standing by your side
human
You open hatch
gpt
Working together, you are able to OPEN the HATCH.
human
Go west
gpt
You are now at the West end of the rehearsal hall.
There is an extremely official looking sign ( on the west wall )
The guy is standing by your side
human
You take the SIGN
gpt
You pick up the official sign.
human
You go east
gpt
Hearing an odd noise as you walk away with the sign, you look back to see that it had been hung from an electric cord which has just snapped. The cord flops around the room, sparking and setting fires everywhere it touches. Almost instantly, the entire room is ablaze.

You are now in the center of the EAST-West running rehearsal hall. There is a wooden hatch on the floor
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go downwards
gpt
You dive for the hatch, slamming it behind you, finally safe from the fire.

You are in a cave that is completely blocked by a large boulder to the West. The ground below has a fresh cavity where you fell from the hatch far above.
A packrat has emerged from a crack in the wall
The guy is standing by your side
human
Trade policy to rat
gpt
The packrat carefully inspects the POLICY that you offer, then somehow stuffs it into a tiny crack in the wall. He darts toward the wall himself, pausing only long enough to throw a small object back to you, then vanishes.

You are in a cave that is completely blocked by a large boulder to the West. The ground below has a fresh cavity where you fell from the hatch far above.
You see a small key
The guy is standing by your side
human
You take the KEY
gpt
You pick up the small key.
human
Marry guy
gpt
Now let me get this straight, you want to MARRY to WHOM?
human
Marry to the guy
gpt
Now let me get this straight, you want to MARRY to WHOM?
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
delicate bottle
dim bulb (Providing light)
soggy hacksaw
highheeled snowshoes
small key
sparkling diamond
old lamp (Providing light)
door knob
oaken bucket
torn script
official sign
You're wearing:
pointed hat
solitaire ring
dark secret
human
You give the bottle to the guy
gpt
The GUY gives a quick glance at the BOTTLE, then tosses it back.
human
You read secret
gpt
Oh, no you don't! If you read it, it won't be a secret any more.
human
You open
gpt
You get no answer.

Nothing happens when you utter the word. You are so embarrased you try to hide behind a small rock outcropping. Suddenly, the sand underfoot starts to funnel away under your weight, and you find yourself sliding down through a narrow fissure into a familiar basement hallway. Your companion follows.

You have come to a fork in the hallway. You can go North, East or South.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go north
gpt
The hall continues South, but the rest of the walls are blank.
The water on the floor is as calm as glacial lake (but warmer).
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go east
gpt
You cross easily through the two-inch deep water.

You have come to a dead end. North is the plank over the gap, but there are only blank walls in the other directions.
The water on the floor is as calm as glacial lake (but warmer).
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the north
gpt
You are balancing precariously on the plank over the deep gap. Under your weight, the ends slip and settle into the ground, wedging them tighter.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go north
gpt
The hall continues South. To the East is the one-way passage back to the pit.
A deep gap looms ahead to the South.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go east
gpt
You arrive at a small cranny (or is it a nook? I never know) at the West side of the pit. You see, "Our Secret Place" inscribed above a small lens. Looking into it, you see nothing and decide it must be some sort of electric eye.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go east
gpt
You find yourself near the podium in the orchestra pit. The pit extends to the West and there is a small, almost hidden crawl way to the North.
The door to the East is securely locked.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the north
gpt
You find yourself in a cramped little room with curved walls. Something massive occupies almost the entire area. As you make your way around to the far side, you see this is the theater organ. The controls for raising the entire assembly up to stage level for performances have been gutted and are completely unusable. You can still see the narrow passage to the East.
You are sitting at the keyboard of the massive theater organ.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go east
gpt
You have come to a narrow passageway with a ladder leading up to the stage and a crawl way through to a slightly less cramped area to the West.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go upwards
gpt
Near the stage-left proscenium arch you notice something dark about the floor. Looking down, you see that it is a trap door - an OPEN trap door.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go north
gpt
This seems to be a small rest area that continues to the East in the middle of the wings. The main stage is to the West. The wings extend North and South.
There is an old soft drink machine in the corner
The guy is standing by your side
human
You put the SIGN in the machine
gpt
Swearing softly under your breath about stupid government regulations, you fold the sign up and cram it into the coin slot. Somehow, this prompts the machine into action and a can of soda falls into view on the small ledge.

This seems to be a small rest area that continues to the East in the middle of the wings. The main stage is to the West. The wings extend North and South.
There is an old soft drink machine in the corner
You see a can of soda
The guy is standing by your side
human
You take the can
gpt
You pick up the soft can.
human
You look at the can
gpt
PLAIN WRAP SODA! Oh great! What kind of a low budget game is this anyway?
human
You give the SODA to the guy
gpt
Obligingly, you hand the can to the guy. He rears back his head and chug-alugs it in one gulp. Suppressing a frog-like belch, He crushes and tosses the empty can over his shoulder then thanks you gallantly.
human
Go south
gpt
Near the stage-left proscenium arch you notice something dark about the floor. Looking down, you see that it is a trap door - an OPEN trap door.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go south
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go east
gpt
Tugging gently on your arm, your friend says, " I don't think I should have had all that soda. I have to go to the bathroom."

You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go west
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go south
gpt
Yanking firmly on your sleeve, your friend stops you in your tracks and says, "I have to go to the bathroom. NOW."

You are now in a middle-ish aisle in the audience area.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the south
gpt
You are at the lobby courtesy area. The auditorium is to the North. The well-appointed courtesy desk stands by the wall.
There is a wooden chest
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go south
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go east
gpt
Ripping the sleeve right off your shirt, your friend yells, "If you make me wet my pants, I'll never speak to you again! Ouch. Oh, oh no!"

The foyer widens out to the East and South.
An old vending machine stands against the wall
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go south
gpt
Looking around, you can see doors across the room to the Northeast and East.
There is a restroom door to the West, but it is securely locked.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go west
gpt
The guy dances and jogs while fiddling with the door lock. Finally, he drops his male ego just enough to ask for a bobby pin. Thus armed, he is able to jimmy the lock and rushes in. He emerges a few minutes later, acting as if nothing had happened. Handing you a reel of recording tape, he says, "I found this in there while I was looking for...well never mind."
human
Go north
gpt
The foyer widens out to the East and South.
An old vending machine stands against the wall
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the west
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You examine the tape
gpt
A properly labeled reel of audio tape with the ends tucked in neatly.
human
Go north
gpt
You are at the lobby courtesy area. The auditorium is to the North. The well-appointed courtesy desk stands by the wall.
There is a wooden chest
The guy is standing by your side
human
You unlock the CHEST with the KEY
gpt
You unlock the chest with the key.
human
Open CHEST
gpt
You have opened the chest.
Inside, you see the following:
ToTo looks up at you and wags his tail
human
You examine toto
gpt
What the heck. Might as well let the little guy have a cameo appearance. He hasn't been able to get any work since RETURN TO OZ. (I promised you a rescue.)
human
You unlock the DESK with the KEY
gpt
You unlock the desk with the key.
human
You open the DESK
gpt
You have opened the desk.
Inside, you see the following:
There's a genuine left-handed fuzz-lined homogenized reclaim. (
inside the
desk )
human
You look at the reclaim
gpt
Well, it's actually kind of hard to describe a reclaim. It's like trying to tell someone what it felt like the first time you waipled or sailed a grudgeon.
human
You take the RECLAIM
gpt
You pick up the homogenized reclaim.
human
You read banner
gpt
The banner above the courtesy desk says, "Lost and Found Desk - RECLAIM Here".
human
Go north
gpt
You are now in a middle-ish aisle in the audience area.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go north
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the east
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go up
gpt
You stand next to the top of a stairway. Looking North, you see a pair of completely unmarked sliding doors standing open.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the west
gpt
Here, the stage lighting and effects are controlled. Doors lead East & West.
An ominous red button is at eye level on the wall
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go west
gpt
The spotlight booth has doors East and West. There is no glass in the window to the North (to avoid blinding the spot operator. By, the way, don't try going through the window. It won't work.)
A large follow spot stands by the window
You can see the socket
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go west
gpt
Ripped wires and broken racks show where sound equipment used to be mounted.
One tape recorder is all that's left of the equipment.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You put the tape in the RECORDER
gpt
The tape is in the machine for good, firmly snapped onto the spindles.
human
You play the tape
gpt
Hearing the wedding march, your friend seems to get a little misty eyed.
human
You give RING to the guy
gpt
"How sweet. Yes, I'd be proud to accept your ring. Does this MEAN something?"
human
Kiss guy
gpt
Turning suddenly away, your new friend says apologetically, "It's not that I'm ungrateful for what you've done for me. Your breath just smells like a toad."
human
Marry guy
gpt
Now let me get this straight, you want to MARRY to WHOM?
human
You examine the tape
gpt
A properly labeled reel of audio tape with the ends tucked in neatly.
human
You play tape
gpt
You again play the music. (Give up. It won't say "Paul is dead" backward.)
human
Go east
gpt
The spotlight booth has doors East and West. There is no glass in the window to the North (to avoid blinding the spot operator. By, the way, don't try going through the window. It won't work.)
A large follow spot stands by the window
You can see the socket
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go east
gpt
Here, the stage lighting and effects are controlled. Doors lead East & West.
An ominous red button is at eye level on the wall
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go north
gpt
You stand next to the top of a stairway. Looking North, you see a pair of completely unmarked sliding doors standing open.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go downwards
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go west
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go south
gpt
You are now in a middle-ish aisle in the audience area.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go south
gpt
You are at the lobby courtesy area. The auditorium is to the North. The well-appointed courtesy desk stands by the wall.
There is a wooden chest
ToTo looks up at you and wags his tail
The guy is standing by your side
human
You take the CHEST
gpt
You're already carrying too much weight as it is.
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
delicate bottle
dim bulb (Providing light)
soggy hacksaw
homogenized reclaim
highheeled snowshoes
small key
sparkling diamond
old lamp (Providing light)
door knob
oaken bucket
torn script
You're wearing:
pointed hat
dark secret
human
You give DIAMOND to GUY
gpt
The GUY gives a quick glance at the DIAMOND, then tosses it back.
human
Go south
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go east
gpt
The foyer widens out to the East and South.
An old vending machine stands against the wall
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the south-east
gpt
You've gone as far as you can this way. You are at the front of the foyer.
The main theater doors are to the East.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go east
gpt
Ignoring everything that you learned as a two year old, you impulsively turn E and walk right into the closed door.

You've gone as far as you can this way. You are at the front of the foyer.
The main theater doors are to the East.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You rub LAMP
gpt
You rub and rub but only wear through the gold tone finish on the cheap lamp.
human
Go west
gpt
Looking around, you can see doors across the room to the Northeast and East.
There is a restroom door to the West, but it is securely locked.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go west
gpt
Ignoring everything that you learned as a two year old, you impulsively turn W and walk right into the closed door.

Looking around, you can see doors across the room to the Northeast and East.
There is a restroom door to the West, but it is securely locked.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go north
gpt
The foyer widens out to the East and South.
An old vending machine stands against the wall
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the west
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go north
gpt
You are at the lobby courtesy area. The auditorium is to the North. The well-appointed courtesy desk stands by the wall.
There is a wooden chest
ToTo looks up at you and wags his tail
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go north
gpt
You are now in a middle-ish aisle in the audience area.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go north
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go west
gpt
The curving steps to the apron are to the North, and the audience to the East.
The fire door is propped open
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go west
gpt
The destruction from the fire has completely blocked the hall.
The guy is standing by your side
There is a bear in a ranger hat and jeans burying embers with a shovel.
human
You examine the bear
gpt
He turns momentarily and says, "Remember. only you can prevent rehearsal hall fires." He then goes back to his work.
human
You look at the shovel
gpt
He turns momentarily and says, "Remember. only you can prevent rehearsal hall fires." He then goes back to his work.
human
You go east
gpt
The curving steps to the apron are to the North, and the audience to the East.
The fire door is propped open
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go north
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go north
gpt
This is the center of the stage, closest to the audience, where all actors hope to take their big bows some day.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go west
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go west
gpt
Looking around, you see a spiral stairway leading up, a door around behind the stairs to the West, and the stage to the East
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go upward
gpt
At the South end of a hall, there are doorways to the West and the South and the top of a narrow spiral stairway.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go west
gpt
In the Women's dressing room. The hall door is to the East.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the east
gpt
At the South end of a hall, there are doorways to the West and the South and the top of a narrow spiral stairway.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go east
gpt
The hall continues to the West and South. There's an open door to the North.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the north
gpt
You have found the "Green Room" - the lounge where actors wait between scenes.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the south
gpt
The hall continues to the West and South. There's an open door to the North.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the west
gpt
At the South end of a hall, there are doorways to the West and the South and the top of a narrow spiral stairway.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go east
gpt
The hall continues to the West and South. There's an open door to the North.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go south
gpt
The hall ends with doorways to the South and the West and a ladder built into the East wall leads up through an access hatch into the ceiling.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the west
gpt
Looking around, you see that this is where props (items small enough to be carried around on stage - guns, books, pencils, etc.) are stored.
An oddly decorated magicians table sits in the corner
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go east
gpt
The hall ends with doorways to the South and the West and a ladder built into the East wall leads up through an access hatch into the ceiling.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the south
gpt
Garment racks line the walls. There is a definite smell of well worn clothing.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go north
gpt
Suddenly, a wispy figure materializes before you dressed entirely in grey. It looks you straight in the eye and whispers hoarsely , "I am your conscience. Aren't there other things you should be doing instead of wasting time on this silly game?" With that it turns and dissipates before your guilt-ridden eyes.

The hall ends with doorways to the South and the West and a ladder built into the East wall leads up through an access hatch into the ceiling.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go up
gpt
The catwalk allows the techs access to the stage lighting hung above the audience ceiling. You bend low to crawl along, trying not to think about the 30 foot drop through the flimsy structure if you should loose your footing.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go east
gpt
The catwalk continues West and East. There is a firm BULGE in the boards, and a mysterious wisp of GAS just dissipating above.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go east
gpt
At the East end of the catwalk you find a short ladder leading up to the roof.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go upward
gpt
The afternoon sun bakes the theater roof. Looking over the sides, you see nothing but deserted streets in all directions. There is an open hatchway.
You see a rainsoaked page from some book lying on the roof.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go north
gpt
You have come to the Northern edge of the roof. Most of the way to the North is blocked by the wall that encloses the high flyloft over the main stage area. There is a short set of steps (also North) that lead to a narrow upper roof.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go north
gpt
You've reached the roof over the wings. The hot sun makes you neck prickly. You see the top of an air shaft with a ladder leading down. There is a double-hung casement window in the wall to the West.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go downwards
gpt
You have come to a central gallery opening onto eight small rooms.
You hear strange yells, mumbles, cackles, screams and mad ravings coming from the rooms.
The guy is standing by your side
An old woman dressed in a zoo keeper's uniform looks up at you.
human
You go north
gpt
Sorry about that, I was just fiddling around with one of your RAM chips and I think I accidently threw a DIP switch. I'll see if I can fix it... OK. Everythink is bAc/k to nornal no w. You can co&tinue wiFth the Game.

You have come to a central gallery opening onto eight small rooms.
You hear strange yells, mumbles, cackles, screams and mad ravings coming from the rooms.
The guy is standing by your side
An old woman dressed in a zoo keeper's uniform looks up at you.

A HUNGRY man (and woman) eating plant is creeping toward you.
human
You go up
gpt
You've reached the roof over the wings. The hot sun makes you neck prickly. You see the top of an air shaft with a ladder leading down. There is a double-hung casement window in the wall to the West.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go west
gpt
You carefully slip through the window and onto the grid. It only takes you a few seconds to get used to moving around on the snowshoes.

Once through the window, you take a quick glance down through the steel beams. There are wide spaces between them to allow the rigging to operate. The view of the stage 80' below is enough to make you keep your eyes ahead.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go south
gpt
You see the window at some distance to the North and the opening for the curtain counterweight to the West.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the northwest
gpt
Your have made it to the Northwest corner of the grid. You see the window back to the East. To the South you see the tracks and opening for the curtain counterweight. Against the North wall you see the ladder that goes 80 feet straight down to the stage. It makes you dizzy to look down.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go east
gpt
Once through the window, you take a quick glance down through the steel beams. There are wide spaces between them to allow the rigging to operate. The view of the stage 80' below is enough to make you keep your eyes ahead.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go east
gpt
You've reached the roof over the wings. The hot sun makes you neck prickly. You see the top of an air shaft with a ladder leading down. There is a double-hung casement window in the wall to the West.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You remove the shoes
gpt
You take off the shoes.
human
You read the script
gpt
"SEND A DOG UP IN A CRATE LIKE THAT? NOT UNTIL MAKING THE CATWALK PART WAY!"
human
You look around
gpt
You've reached the roof over the wings. The hot sun makes you neck prickly. You see the top of an air shaft with a ladder leading down.
A pair of very odd snowshoes are lying there.
There is a double-hung casement window in the wall to the West.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go south
gpt
You have come to the Northern edge of the roof. Most of the way to the North is blocked by the wall that encloses the high flyloft over the main stage area. There is a short set of steps (also North) that lead to a narrow upper roof.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go north
gpt
You've reached the roof over the wings. The hot sun makes you neck prickly. You see the top of an air shaft with a ladder leading down.
A pair of very odd snowshoes are lying there.
There is a double-hung casement window in the wall to the West.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You take shoes
gpt
You pick up the highheeled shoes.
human
S,S,S
gpt
You have come to the Northern edge of the roof. Most of the way to the North is blocked by the wall that encloses the high flyloft over the main stage area. There is a short set of steps (also North) that lead to a narrow upper roof.
The guy is standing by your side

The afternoon sun bakes the theater roof. Looking over the sides, you see nothing but deserted streets in all directions. There is an open hatchway.
You see a rainsoaked page from some book lying on the roof.
The guy is standing by your side

You suddenly bolt for the roof edge and freedom! With a graceful Grande Jete', you succeed, alighting daintily on the street below. Looking around, you realize that you are in a dark, featureless void with nothing substantial beneath your feet. Realizing that you have just gone outside the programed area of the game, you meekly climb back to "Room 33 - Theater Roof"

The afternoon sun bakes the theater roof. Looking over the sides, you see nothing but deserted streets in all directions. There is an open hatchway.
You see a rainsoaked page from some book lying on the roof.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go down
gpt
At the East end of the catwalk you find a short ladder leading up to the roof.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go west
gpt
The catwalk continues West and East. There is a firm BULGE in the boards, and a mysterious wisp of GAS just dissipating above.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the west
gpt
The catwalk allows the techs access to the stage lighting hung above the audience ceiling. You bend low to crawl along, trying not to think about the 30 foot drop through the flimsy structure if you should loose your footing.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go down
gpt
The hall ends with doorways to the South and the West and a ladder built into the East wall leads up through an access hatch into the ceiling.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
delicate bottle
dim bulb (Providing light)
soggy hacksaw
homogenized reclaim
highheeled snowshoes
small key
sparkling diamond
old lamp (Providing light)
door knob
oaken bucket
torn script
You're wearing:
pointed hat
dark secret
human
Rub reclaim
gpt
Being a ticklish sort of thing, the reclaim quivers gently at your touch.
human
You touch reclaim
gpt
Being a ticklish sort of thing, the reclaim quivers gently at your touch.
human
Shake reclaim
gpt
Don't know how to shake here...
human
Close reclaim
gpt
The reclaim is already closed.
human
You go to the south
gpt
Garment racks line the walls. There is a definite smell of well worn clothing.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go north
gpt
The hall ends with doorways to the South and the West and a ladder built into the East wall leads up through an access hatch into the ceiling.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the west
gpt
Looking around, you see that this is where props (items small enough to be carried around on stage - guns, books, pencils, etc.) are stored.
An oddly decorated magicians table sits in the corner
The guy is standing by your side
human
You put reclaim on the Table
gpt
What do you know, a REAL magic table! The RECLAIM vanishes before your eyes. You then hear a thump, like something hitting the floor back toward the lobby.
human
Go east
gpt
The hall ends with doorways to the South and the West and a ladder built into the East wall leads up through an access hatch into the ceiling.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go north
gpt
The hall continues to the West and South. There's an open door to the North.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the west
gpt
At the South end of a hall, there are doorways to the West and the South and the top of a narrow spiral stairway.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go downward
gpt
Looking around, you see a spiral stairway leading up, a door around behind the stairs to the West, and the stage to the East
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the east
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go south
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go south
gpt
In your haste, you forget the Orchestra Pit. You tumble head over heels through the Glockenspiel and rebound off the timpani to the Stage Apron. Miraculously, you didn't seriously injure anything but your pride and your chances of ever joining the musicians' union. Please be more careful.

This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go west
gpt
The curving steps to the apron are to the North, and the audience to the East.
The fire door is propped open
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go east
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go south
gpt
You are now in a middle-ish aisle in the audience area.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go south
gpt
You are at the lobby courtesy area. The auditorium is to the North. The well-appointed courtesy desk stands by the wall.
There's a genuine left-handed fuzz-lined homogenized reclaim.
There is a wooden chest
ToTo looks up at you and wags his tail
The guy is standing by your side
human
You take reclaim
gpt
You pick up the homogenized reclaim.
human
You take the CHEST
gpt
You're already carrying too much weight as it is.
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
delicate bottle
dim bulb (Providing light)
soggy hacksaw
homogenized reclaim
highheeled snowshoes
small key
sparkling diamond
old lamp (Providing light)
door knob
oaken bucket
torn script
You're wearing:
pointed hat
dark secret
human
You drop HACKSAW
gpt
You drop the knob.

You drop the bucket.

You drop the hacksaw.
human
You take the CHEST
gpt
You pick up the treasure chest.
human
Inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
delicate bottle
dim bulb (Providing light)
homogenized reclaim
highheeled snowshoes
small key
sparkling diamond
old lamp (Providing light)
torn script
treasure chest
ToTo looks up at you and wags his tail
You're wearing:
pointed hat
dark secret
human
Go south
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go east
gpt
The foyer widens out to the East and South.
An old vending machine stands against the wall
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the south-east
gpt
You've gone as far as you can this way. You are at the front of the foyer.
The main theater doors are to the East.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the north
gpt
You see an open Dutch door to the North and other doors across the room to the South and Southwest.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go north
gpt
The coat room is almost empty. The Dutch door to the South stands open.
On the wall behind the counter there is a ratty coat hanging on a nail.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You move coat
gpt
A gentle tug causes the coat to slip slightly to one side. Through the eruption of moths you see that the coat is covering a doorway North. Pushing the coat to the side like a drape, you go through.

You have come across a store room. A stairway leads down. A closet is North.
A small magnesium box sits on the floor
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go downward
gpt
Reaching the bottom of the stairs, you can see something massive to the West.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go west
gpt
The twisted wreckage of the boiler is everywhere. There is barely enough room to make your way past it to the East or West.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go west
gpt
This WAS a sealed-off store room. There is now a large hole in the East wall. (An awful lot of mouse holes here, but no mice.)
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go east
gpt
The twisted wreckage of the boiler is everywhere. There is barely enough room to make your way past it to the East or West.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go upwards
gpt
Reaching the bottom of the stairs, you can see something massive to the West.
The guy is standing by your side

You have come across a store room. A stairway leads down. A closet is North.
A small magnesium box sits on the floor
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go south
gpt
The coat room is almost empty. The Dutch door to the South stands open.
On the wall behind the counter there is a ratty coat hanging on a nail.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go south
gpt
You see an open Dutch door to the North and other doors across the room to the South and Southwest.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go west
gpt
The foyer widens out to the East and South.
An old vending machine stands against the wall
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the west
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go west
gpt
At the West end of the lobby, there is a grand stairway leading upward and a doorway to the South. You also see the snackbar to the West. There is a restroom door to the South.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go upwards
gpt
You are standing at the top of a gently curving staircase leading down to the lobby. You see a small balcony to the East.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go east
gpt
You find yourself in the balcony. You look down over the railing to the North, and see the entire audience and stage apron area. There is no one in sight and no sign of any activity. Looking around, you see a staircase to the West and a small storage closet to the East with a switch just inside the door.
Your seat (THEATER seat, that is) has folded into the upright
position
There is a penciled note on the bottom of the seat
The guy is standing by your side
human
You sit
gpt
Feeling the need to gather your wits (such as they are) about you, you sit back down for a moment to collect your thoughts. After mulling over your situation and coming up with a blank, you get back up. The seat bottom again retracts.
human
Marry GUY
gpt
Now let me get this straight, you want to MARRY to WHOM?
human
You go to the east
gpt
By the soft glow of the light, you can almost make out a faded message scrawled on the wall: "...re...move coat....in...room..", or something like that.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go downward
gpt
You find yourself in the balcony. You look down over the railing to the North, and see the entire audience and stage apron area. There is no one in sight and no sign of any activity. Looking around, you see a staircase to the West and a small storage closet to the East with a switch just inside the door.
Your seat (THEATER seat, that is) has folded into the upright
position
There is a penciled note on the bottom of the seat
The guy is standing by your side

You are standing at the top of a gently curving staircase leading down to the lobby. You see a small balcony to the East.
The guy is standing by your side

At the West end of the lobby, there is a grand stairway leading upward and a doorway to the South. You also see the snackbar to the West. There is a restroom door to the South.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go south
gpt
This is another restroom like all the others you've seen. I'll spare you the colorful description except to mention that someone has scratched, "KEEP SECRETS UNDER YOUR HAT" on the wall.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go north
gpt
At the West end of the lobby, there is a grand stairway leading upward and a doorway to the South. You also see the snackbar to the West. There is a restroom door to the South.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go west
gpt
In the snack bar you see doorways to the North and West. All the equipment is polished and clean, but you find nothing of interest in the cabinets.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go west
gpt
You find a shelf in the closet.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go west
gpt
Looking around, you can see doors across the room to the Northeast and East.
There is a restroom door to the West, but it is securely locked.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go north
gpt
The foyer widens out to the East and South.
An old vending machine stands against the wall
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the west
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the south
gpt
You are in a dusty work area. It looks sloppier than your hall closet.
There is a peephole in the wall to the East.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You examine the peephole
gpt
Why, that dirty old man! There's a hole in the wall between here and the other restroom. Fortunely, he wasn't very bright either. He drilled into a storage cabinet and all you see are cans of Sani-flush and a reel of recording tape.
human
Go north
gpt
The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go west
gpt
At the West end of the lobby, there is a grand stairway leading upward and a doorway to the South. You also see the snackbar to the West. There is a restroom door to the South.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go west
gpt
In the snack bar you see doorways to the North and West. All the equipment is polished and clean, but you find nothing of interest in the cabinets.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go east
gpt
At the West end of the lobby, there is a grand stairway leading upward and a doorway to the South. You also see the snackbar to the West. There is a restroom door to the South.
The guy is standing by your side

The East end of the Lobby opens to the foyer. You see the courtesy area to the North and a doorway to the South.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go north
gpt
You are at the lobby courtesy area. The auditorium is to the North. The well-appointed courtesy desk stands by the wall.
The soggy hacksaw still drips water from the safety valve.
There is a battered brass door knob
There is that famous old oaken bucket
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go north
gpt
You are now in a middle-ish aisle in the audience area.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go north
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the east
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go up
gpt
You stand next to the top of a stairway. Looking North, you see a pair of completely unmarked sliding doors standing open.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go east
gpt
You are in the closet.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go north
gpt
You stand next to the top of a stairway. Looking North, you see a pair of completely unmarked sliding doors standing open.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go downwards
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go west
gpt
From the front row of the audience you can see the stage apron clearly to the North. You can move along the aisles in other directions.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go west
gpt
The curving steps to the apron are to the North, and the audience to the East.
The fire door is propped open
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go north
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go west
gpt
The curving steps to the apron are to the North, and the audience to the East.
The fire door is propped open
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go north
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go north
gpt
This is the center of the stage, closest to the audience, where all actors hope to take their big bows some day.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go west
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
The guy is standing by your side
human
You put the CHEST on weight
gpt
You carefully place the CHEST in the hollow on the top of the counterweight.
human
Describe the surroundings
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
There is a wooden chest
ToTo looks up at you and wags his tail
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the east
gpt
This is the center of the stage, closest to the audience, where all actors hope to take their big bows some day.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go south
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the east
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go up
gpt
You stand next to the top of a stairway. Looking North, you see a pair of completely unmarked sliding doors standing open.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the west
gpt
Here, the stage lighting and effects are controlled. Doors lead East & West.
An ominous red button is at eye level on the wall
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go north
gpt
You stand next to the top of a stairway. Looking North, you see a pair of completely unmarked sliding doors standing open.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go downwards
gpt
You are at the base of a very plain spiral stairway. The curving steps to the apron are to the North and the audience to the West.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go north
gpt
This is the apron (the extension of the stage in front of the curtain line). The main stage is North. You see the audience to the South and curving steps at either end of the apron starting off East and West before turning Southward.
The guy is standing by your side

This is the center of the stage, closest to the audience, where all actors hope to take their big bows some day.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the west
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
There is a wooden chest
ToTo looks up at you and wags his tail
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go west
gpt
Looking around, you see a spiral stairway leading up, a door around behind the stairs to the West, and the stage to the East
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go west
gpt
A thin wash of light barely penetrates the cobwebs covering a small window high on the wall. Failing to reach it, you turn your attention to the door to the South with faded gold lettering on even more faded green paint.
It has a small, dingy transom above and dirty hand prints all
around.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You open the DOOR
gpt
After several attempts you manage to OPEN it enough to get through. You enter the little room ahead and after waiting a second for your eyes to adjust to the light, you find yourself in a small, dim office.

The transom over the door admits just enough light for you to make out a small desk taking up most of the floor space.
An old abridged dictionary sits on the desk.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go north
gpt
A thin wash of light barely penetrates the cobwebs covering a small window high on the wall. Failing to reach it, you turn your attention to the door to the South with faded gold lettering on even more faded green paint.
It has a small, dingy transom above and dirty hand prints all
around.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go east
gpt
Looking around, you see a spiral stairway leading up, a door around behind the stairs to the West, and the stage to the East
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go north
gpt
Near the right proscenium arch you see the tracks that guide the counterweight for the main stage curtain and a faint glimmer of light to the West.
There is the curtain counterweight
There is a wooden chest
ToTo looks up at you and wags his tail
The guy is standing by your side

There is an unpainted red brick wall to the West.
A thin ray of light creeps in under the stage door.
The guy is standing by your side

In the Corner of the offstage area, you see the top of an old wooden stairway.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go downwards
gpt
At the bottom of a stairway you see a doorway West and some smudged graffiti on the wall: "GLASS CUTS DIAMOND" and "DYSLEXICS OF THE WORLD, UNTIE!".
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go west
gpt
There are small piles of sawdust in the corners. You see a door to the East.
A hardened steel chain has one end built into the concrete wall.
A gouged and battered woodworking table is against the Wall.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go south
gpt
You see high shelves with unfinished repair projects and a storage room South.
A violin sits on the shelf waiting for its broken bridge to be repaired.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go south
gpt
The storage room floor is a disaster. Junk and clutter lie everywhere.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go east
gpt
You see high shelves with unfinished repair projects and a storage room South.
A violin sits on the shelf waiting for its broken bridge to be repaired.
The guy is standing by your side

There are small piles of sawdust in the corners. You see a door to the East.
A hardened steel chain has one end built into the concrete wall.
A gouged and battered woodworking table is against the Wall.
The guy is standing by your side

At the bottom of a stairway you see a doorway West and some smudged graffiti on the wall: "GLASS CUTS DIAMOND" and "DYSLEXICS OF THE WORLD, UNTIE!".
The guy is standing by your side

In the Corner of the offstage area, you see the top of an old wooden stairway.
The guy is standing by your side

The upstage area is dimly illuminated by streamers of light filtering down from the flyloft and work grid above. Specks of dust dance in the light.
An old work table leans and tilts at odd angles
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go east
gpt
You have wandered into the narrow stage-left wing space. The main stage is to the West. You can also see more wing space to the South. There is a ladder extending 80 feet upward into the gloom above.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go south
gpt
This seems to be a small rest area that continues to the East in the middle of the wings. The main stage is to the West. The wings extend North and South.
There is an old soft drink machine in the corner
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go east
gpt
You squeeze between old flats (stage scenery) off-left (OFF the main stage playing area and to the actor's LEFT while facing the audience - a little theater terminology there).
The guy is standing by your side
human
You open
gpt
What do you want to open?
human
Go west
gpt
This seems to be a small rest area that continues to the East in the middle of the wings. The main stage is to the West. The wings extend North and South.
There is an old soft drink machine in the corner
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go west
gpt
The center of the vast open stage area is strangely silent. It almost seems you can hear faint echoes of past performers. There is an elevator built into the stage floor. Luckily it is in the "UP" position now.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go down
gpt
The stage elevator is now at the basement level and opens to the East. The guy is standing by your side
human
You go east
gpt
You find yourself in the library. The shelves are mostly empty now. The stage elevator is in a small alcove to the West and a short passage is to the South.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go south
gpt
Looking around, you see that the room is bare. You see the Library North
There are sliding elevator doors on the East wall
There is a locked door on the West wall.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go east
gpt
This is NOT the Enterprise. You'll have to open these doors yourself.
human
You open the doors
gpt
I forgot to tell you, whenever the curtain is unbalanced, it overloads the motor and blows all kinds of fuses and makes these doors stick. I'm afraid you won't be able to budge them while anything is sitting on the counterweight.

You can't open the doors.
human
You go north
gpt
You find yourself in the library. The shelves are mostly empty now. The stage elevator is in a small alcove to the West and a short passage is to the South.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go west
gpt
The stage elevator is now at the basement level and opens to the East. The guy is standing by your side
human
Go upwards
gpt
Sorry about that, I was just fiddling around with one of your RAM chips and I think I accidently threw a DIP switch. I'll see if I can fix it... OK. Everythink is bAc/k to nornal no w. You can co&tinue wiFth the Game.

The stage elevator is now at the basement level and opens to the East. The guy is standing by your side

The center of the vast open stage area is strangely silent. It almost seems you can hear faint echoes of past performers. There is an elevator built into the stage floor. Luckily it is in the "UP" position now.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go southeast
gpt
Near the stage-left proscenium arch you notice something dark about the floor. Looking down, you see that it is a trap door - an OPEN trap door.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go downwards
gpt
You have come to a narrow passageway with a ladder leading up to the stage and a crawl way through to a slightly less cramped area to the West.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go west
gpt
You find yourself in a cramped little room with curved walls. Something massive occupies almost the entire area. As you make your way around to the far side, you see this is the theater organ. The controls for raising the entire assembly up to stage level for performances have been gutted and are completely unusable. You can still see the narrow passage to the East.
You are sitting at the keyboard of the massive theater organ.
The guy is standing by your side
human
4
gpt
As your fingers touch the organ stop labelled "4", you hear a scraping sound behind you. Twisting around on the organ bench you see that a small panel has opened in the wall behind you and is already starting to re-close. Hastily you turn to vault over the bench but only succeed in falling in a heap, jamming your head between the wall and the almost-closed panel. This, however, stops its forward motion allowing you to pry it back enough to free your bruised scalp and crawl unceremoniously through before it once more hisses shut.

You find yourself near the podium in the orchestra pit. The pit extends to the West and there is a small, almost hidden crawl way to the North.
The door to the East is securely locked.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go west
gpt
You arrive at a small cranny (or is it a nook? I never know) at the West side of the pit. You see, "Our Secret Place" inscribed above a small lens. Looking into it, you see nothing and decide it must be some sort of electric eye.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You read secret
gpt
You READ the secret that you've been so carefully keeping under your hat. There is an almost imperceptible darkening of the small lens in the center of the wall, and with a soft whoosh, a panel swings open allowing you to pass.

The hall continues South. To the East is the one-way passage back to the pit.
A deep gap looms ahead to the South.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You examine the gap
gpt
It is only a few yards wide, but just too far to jump. The sides, as far down as you can see are sheer and offer no hand holds at all.
human
You go to the south
gpt
You are balancing precariously on the plank over the deep gap. Under your weight, the ends slip and settle into the ground, wedging them tighter.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go south
gpt
You have come to a dead end. North is the plank over the gap, but there are only blank walls in the other directions.
The water on the floor is as calm as glacial lake (but warmer).
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go west
gpt
You cross easily through the two-inch deep water.

The hall continues South, but the rest of the walls are blank.
The water on the floor is as calm as glacial lake (but warmer).
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go south
gpt
You have come to a fork in the hallway. You can go North, East or South.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go south
gpt
You find yourself in a nook (or is it a cranny? I could never tell). The guy is standing by your side
human
You go north
gpt
You have come to a fork in the hallway. You can go North, East or South.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the east
gpt
You have a small problem. The hall narrows to the East and jammed into the tightest spot is a very genuine-looking guillotine. Its heavy frame extends from wall to wall and from ceiling to floor. The razor-sharp blade is poised high above an ominous wicker basket. The only way East is through the frame.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go east
gpt
Watch out! Boy, it's a good thing I warned you in time. You would have been sliced in half by that blade as it fell. I really do apologize. I was so sure it was securely nailed in place. Now you can't get through to the East.

Now you REALLY have a problem. The hall is completely blocked by the guillotine. You are forced to go back West.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You look around
gpt
Now you REALLY have a problem. The hall is completely blocked by the guillotine. You are forced to go back West.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the west
gpt
You have come to a fork in the hallway. You can go North, East or South.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go north
gpt
The hall continues South, but the rest of the walls are blank.
The water on the floor is as calm as glacial lake (but warmer).
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go east
gpt
You cross easily through the two-inch deep water.

You have come to a dead end. North is the plank over the gap, but there are only blank walls in the other directions.
The water on the floor is as calm as glacial lake (but warmer).
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the north
gpt
You are balancing precariously on the plank over the deep gap. Under your weight, the ends slip and settle into the ground, wedging them tighter.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go north
gpt
The hall continues South. To the East is the one-way passage back to the pit.
A deep gap looms ahead to the South.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go east
gpt
You arrive at a small cranny (or is it a nook? I never know) at the West side of the pit. You see, "Our Secret Place" inscribed above a small lens. Looking into it, you see nothing and decide it must be some sort of electric eye.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go east
gpt
You find yourself near the podium in the orchestra pit. The pit extends to the West and there is a small, almost hidden crawl way to the North.
The door to the East is securely locked.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You go to the north
gpt
You find yourself in a cramped little room with curved walls. Something massive occupies almost the entire area. As you make your way around to the far side, you see this is the theater organ. The controls for raising the entire assembly up to stage level for performances have been gutted and are completely unusable. You can still see the narrow passage to the East.
You are sitting at the keyboard of the massive theater organ.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You play the ORGAN
gpt
You always fancied yourself another P. D. Q. Bach. Your fingers fly over the keys and great waves of ethereal music gush from the pipes.
human
Go east
gpt
You have come to a narrow passageway with a ladder leading up to the stage and a crawl way through to a slightly less cramped area to the West.
The guy is standing by your side
human
Go upwards
gpt
Near the stage-left proscenium arch you notice something dark about the floor. Looking down, you see that it is a trap door - an OPEN trap door.
The guy is standing by your side
human
You check your inventory
gpt
You're carrying:
delicate bottle
dim bulb (Providing light)
homogenized reclaim
highheeled snowshoes
small key
sparkling diamond
old lamp (Providing light)
torn script
You're wearing:
pointed hat
dark secret
human
You give reclaim to GUY
gpt
The GUY gives a quick glance at the RECLAIM, then tosses it back.
human
You give DIAMOND to GUY
gpt
The GUY gives a quick glance at the DIAMOND, then tosses it back.
human
You give LAMP to GUY
gpt
The GUY gives a quick glance at the LAMP, then tosses it back.
human
You give the script to GUY
gpt
The GUY gives a quick glance at the SCRIPT, then tosses it back.
human
You show secret to GUY
gpt
Don't know how to show here...
human
Y.
gpt
Your score is 9900 (out of 19900 possible). You have visited 109 locations (out of 117 in the game)