The Psychology of Cults
Disclaimer: This event is for ages 13+ and will include subject matter and images that some patrons may find disturbing. 21+ to drink with ID Reserved Seating available for this event – Purchase your tickets to see the show today!PL1 $45 | PL2 $35 Plus applicable fees. Become a Member today to avoid added fees! VIP BOX: Sherman Theater Members $675 | Non-Members $725SKYBOX: Sherman Theater Member $750 | Non-Members $800FOR INFORMATION ON VIP BOXES AND SKYBOXES, CLICK HERECan’t make the show? Donate now to support so we can bring more events like this! Hosted by renowned cult interventionist Ashlen Hilliard, this gripping live show takes audiences deep inside the world of cults—how they form, why people join, and what it takes to break free. From infamous groups like Jonestown, Heaven’s Gate, and NXIVM to lesser-known but equally insidious organizations, Ashlen unpacks the psychology, manipulation tactics, and hidden dangers that cults use to control their members. But cult influence isn’t always as extreme as the headlines suggest. This show also explores how coercion and abuse can happen in everyday life—within relationships, workplaces, wellness communities, and even social movements. With real-life stories, expert insights, and interactive discussions, audiences will learn to recognize red flags, protect themselves, and understand why people fall under the spell of high-control groups. Whether you’re fascinated, fearful, or just curious, this is the ultimate deep dive into one of society’s most mysterious and controversial phenomena.
The Psychology of Cults: VIP ADD ON
ONLY VALID WITH THE PURCHASE OF A PSYCHOLOGY OF CULTS TICKET$50 Plus applicable fees. Become a Member today to avoid added fees! M&G is post show. M&G includes the following: Meet & Greet with Expert A photo taken with the patron’s phone A special show lanyard
Whose Live Anyway?
21+ to drink with ID Reserved Seating available for this event – Purchase your tickets to see the show today!PL1 $61 | PL2 $51.5 Plus applicable fees. Become a Member today to avoid added fees! VIP BOX: Sherman Theater Members $835 | Non-Members $885SKYBOX: Sherman Theater Member $997.50 | Non-Members $1,047.50FOR INFORMATION ON VIP BOXES AND SKYBOXES, CLICK HERECan’t make the show? Donate now to support so we can bring more events like this! WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? is 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions. Cast members Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, Ryan Stiles, and Joel Murray will leave you gasping with the very witty scenes they invent before your eyes. Audience participation is key to the show, so bring your suggestions and you might be asked to join the cast onstage! This particular style of improvisational comedy is rife with countless gags, one-liners, hilarious games and even songs so good you will hardly believe they were made up on the spot. The teamwork and trust that it takes to perform a show with no script is apparent, but when the best of the best do it, they do it effortlessly. Watch them build entire scenes, characters, and storylines right before your eyes as they take you on a white-knuckle ride through endless chuckles. Ryan Stiles’ television credits include roles on “The Drew Carey Show” and “Two and a Half Men,” while Greg Proops has lent his vocal talents to animated characters in Star Wars: Episode 1, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Brother Bear. However, both got their start as comedians and are excited to return to their funny-bone-tickling roots. Jeff B. Davis is also a highly experienced improv comedian and starred in the cult classic cartoon series,“Harmonquest.” He has also starred in “Drew Carey’s Green Screen Show” and “Improv-a-Ganza,” while gaining fame for his spot-on impressions of Christopher Walken, Keanu Reeves, and Jeff Goldblum. Joel Murray is the youngest of the nine Murray brothers, including Bill Murray, but has become a star in his own right. Though he has over 250 sitcom appearances, he is best known for his recurring roles like Freddy Rumsen on “Mad Men” and Eddie Jackson on “Shameless.” He has also appeared in One Crazy Summer, The Artist, Scrooged, and Bobcat Goldthwait’s God Bless America. WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? showcases some of the improv games made famous on the long-running TV show as well as some exciting new ones, featuring musical direction by Bob Derkach. All ages welcome!
The Psychology of Serial Killers
Disclaimer: This event is for ages 13+ and will include subject matter and images that some patrons may find disturbing.21 to drink with IDReserved Seating available for this event – Purchase your tickets to see the show today!PL1 $45 | PL2 $35 For membership information, please contact members@shermantheater.comVIP BOX: Sherman Theater Members $645 | Non-Members $725SKYBOX: Sherman Theater Member $720 | Non-Members $800FOR INFORMATION ON VIP BOXES AND SKYBOXES, CLICK HERECan’t make the show? Donate now to support so we can bring more events like this! Learn about serial killers you’ve never heard of before in this acclaimed, sell-out show. ‘The Psychology of Serial Killers’ will give even the most dedicated true crime fan new insights to the phenomenon of serial homicide. During this talk, you will learn: Why do some people become serial killers? Is animal cruelty a red flag for later violence? We will look at the statistics and case studies to explore the answer to this question. How do we categories serial killers? We will look at different methods, some which are very popular, and others which (for the most part) have stood up to empirical exploration. By the end of this talk, you will be able to identify the difference between categories of serial killer, the type of crimes each typically engage with and the type of crime scene they are likely to leave behind. Identifying serial killer myths: what misrepresentations of serial killers do you mistakenly believe? How responsible is the media or Hollywood for such beliefs? What are the real trends which can be observed? Why is it that can you only name white serial killers? How does press coverage affect what crimes we hear about? What aspects of a crime make it more ‘newsworthy’ than another similar tragedy which goes largely uncovered? What is the future of catching serial killers? Can statistics provide an advantage to detection? Is the incidence of serial killers in decline or on the rise? Female serial killers are less common than male, but not as rare as you probably think. What differences are there in the nature of their crimes, the victims they select, and the amount of time they remain at large for before being caught? Why do some women fall in love with serial killers? The condition of Hybristophilia is a complex one, but we shall explore the different psychological elements at play in the mind of an individual who seeks out a relationship with a known killer. We will also explore the condition Folie a Deux (or ‘madness for two’); another commonly misunderstood phenomenon. Killer couples or partnered homicide is another fascinating facet of serial homicide. How and why do such partnerships occur and what are the dynamics of such a relationship? Finally, this talk will conclude with answering one of the most commonly-asked questions: “Why am I so interested in serial killers?” As you will see, an interest in true-crime is far from a new sensation. But why some people so fascinated with the criminal mind? This talk will explain all the factors of such content which have provoked your interest, and you will find that you are not as unusual as you may think. Please be advised that no crime scene photos are used in any of talks.