Ivy Playhouse
At both the physical and metaphorical heart of the district, the beautiful Ivy Playhouse boasts a distinguished reputation for hosting some of the best productions on Golarion. The theater’s current productions change seasonally and no visit to Absalom is complete without seeing one. World famous artists flock to the Ivy Playhouse, lending it an air of international legitimacy and giving weight to its reputation for excellence.
The playhouse serves as the headquarters of Absalom’s Street Performers and Actors’ Guild, led by master thespian and district council Nomarch Alain Always. The nomarch hosts all the playhouse’s productions without exception—he often has small roles written into plays for himself, and audiences eagerly anticipate his cameos.
In addition to the extravagant musicals, dramas, and other theatrical performances that play out on its twin stages, the Ivy also boasts galleries with constantly changing installations of paintings and sculptures by new, fashionable artists. Some speculate on whether Alain has a keen eye for upcoming artists, or if being featured in the Ivy Playhouse’s galleries is propelling his picks into stardom.
The playhouse has drawn the attention of the Brotherhood of Abadar for hosting risqué and scandalous productions, pushing the boundaries of what is considered acceptable in Absalom. The members of the Brotherhood, intent on policing the district when the guards won’t, have taken it upon themselves to investigate the theater, its patrons, and the members of the Street Performers and Actors’ Guild for moral turpitude and illicit activities. As a result, Alain has banned the Brotherhood from the premises, though guests continue to be harassed as they approach the building.
The playhouse serves as the headquarters of Absalom’s Street Performers and Actors’ Guild, led by master thespian and district council Nomarch Alain Always. The nomarch hosts all the playhouse’s productions without exception—he often has small roles written into plays for himself, and audiences eagerly anticipate his cameos.
In addition to the extravagant musicals, dramas, and other theatrical performances that play out on its twin stages, the Ivy also boasts galleries with constantly changing installations of paintings and sculptures by new, fashionable artists. Some speculate on whether Alain has a keen eye for upcoming artists, or if being featured in the Ivy Playhouse’s galleries is propelling his picks into stardom.
The playhouse has drawn the attention of the Brotherhood of Abadar for hosting risqué and scandalous productions, pushing the boundaries of what is considered acceptable in Absalom. The members of the Brotherhood, intent on policing the district when the guards won’t, have taken it upon themselves to investigate the theater, its patrons, and the members of the Street Performers and Actors’ Guild for moral turpitude and illicit activities. As a result, Alain has banned the Brotherhood from the premises, though guests continue to be harassed as they approach the building.
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