How to Get into the Theater in Fear the Spotlight

As a seasoned adventurer with more years under my belt than I care to remember, I’ve navigated many a labyrinthine game world, but none quite as intriguing as this one we find ourselves in, dear friend. It’s a dance of wits and cunning, a ballet of puzzles and perils that would make even the most agile of ballerinas break a sweat.

Players who prefer to stay out of the limelight will make their way to Sunnyside Theater following the resolution of the Fuse Box riddle in the Gymnasium and activation of the HVAC system outside. Upon entering Webber Building, the cause of the earlier smoke is revealed. A blaze has erupted at the theater’s entrance, but fortunately, there are ceiling-mounted water sprinklers that can be activated for entry access.

Actually, activating the sprinklers may sound simple, but it’s more complex than it seems. In the courtyard, you’ll notice an unusual sewer cover. There are two levers that can be manipulated to spin two inner discs. Furthermore, a map will help navigate the different rooms in West and East Hallways. A locked door is situated on the left side, while debris obstructs the pathway on the right.

Getting into the Theater in Fear the Spotlight

How to Get into the Theater in Fear the Spotlight

In the absence of an apparent solution, let’s tackle the challenge at hand: unraveling the mystery of the sewer entrance. Manipulate the two levers until they grow a vine. Once the vine appears, it will trigger the lid and provide you with a means to descend by way of a ladder, granting access to the sewers below.

As I ventured below ground, my flashlight became my guide through the grimy sewer tunnels. Stumbling upon a dusty cabinet, I pried it open to reveal a statue with an eerily missing face. Inside, I found some Hallway Keys nestled within its hollow form. With my newfound loot, I’m one step closer to unraveling this mystery. For now, I climb back up the ladder, setting myself before the Theater once more, eager to see what lies ahead.

West Hallway

How to Get into the Theater in Fear the Spotlight

With the keys for the hallway now in hand, make your way into the West Hallway. Mark the positions of various rooms on your courtyard map. Upon entering, switch on your flashlight and continue walking. The door to the Drama classroom won’t be far, keep going until you reach it, then step inside.

Go over to the table located on the left side, and engage with the carpet that’s spread out there. Move the carpet aside, and you’ll discover a Metal Hatch embedded into the floor, featuring an unusual keyhole. Take a look at any notes around for additional background information, then proceed outside.

As you continue on your journey, you’ll encounter debris obstructing the left path up ahead. This obstruction serves as an entrance to the Bathrooms, however, you’ll have to figure out how to move it aside first. In the not too distant future, you’ll come across the doorway to the Music Class. Inside this room, you’ll find a TV and a VHS player, but you’ll require some cables to hook them up. Additionally, a VHS tape will be necessary for operation. There’s also a Piano in the room with a few keys stained with blood, but for now, it seems unresponsive.

Leave the Music Room and stroll down the corridor to reach the Art Class door. Once inside, have a look around, and you’ll spot Jack supporting a table in one corner. Engage with it, then lift the table. Immediately after lifting the table, the room will brighten, and the Spotlight Character will enter the classroom. Be cautious of its gaze and navigate back to the Western Hallway.

After grabbing the Jack, navigate back to the debris you spotted earlier, close to the Drama Class location. Utilize the Jack to move the rubble out of the path. Locate the Blue Door on the right side and enter it to gain access to the Bathroom. Approach the Mirror and interact with it. Retrieve the Screwdriver from your inventory and unscrew the screws securing the middle Mirror.

Behind the fallen mirror, discover the initial Face Piece concealed. A message on the wall awaits your reading. Grab the Face Piece and proceed through the bathroom hole to reach the other side. Near the sink, you’ll find an Inhaler and another missive from the Secret Admirer.

For the time being, you’ve completed your business in West Hallway. As you exit, take a moment to look up and see a Spotlight beaming from the ceiling. Just as before, remember to steer clear of this light and make your way back to the main courtyard outside the Theater.

East Hallway

Starting from the courtyard, make your way towards the debris barricading the East Hallway’s entrance. With the help of Jack, lift and remove this obstacle to gain entry into the hallway. Upon entering, the first door on your right will lead you to the Literature Classroom. In this room, you’ll spot a Puzzle Box on the table with three symbols: a white rose, a heart with a knife, and a bird in a cage that can be rotated. Additionally, there is a Projector in the room which requires a Projector Sheet to operate.

For the moment, step out of this room and proceed to the Digital Media room situated on the opposite side of the corridor. In that space, you’ll discover a Printer designed for printing Projector Sheets. The room has two computers; one is positioned close to the entrance, while the other is in the leftmost corner of the room. To utilize them, search for a Floppy Disk first. Once done, exit the room.

Follow the long hallway next to the Literature Classroom, and you’ll meet the Spotlight again. Use the bookcases lining the walls for protection, and take the first door on your left to enter the Biology Lab. In the center of the room is a large cage. To lower it, tug on the hanging rope. Approach the cage and interact with it. Manipulate the bars using the pliers you found when you opened the Rose Door, and collect the TV cables.

To reach Audio Visual Lab from Biology Lab, turn left first and then take the door on your right side. Inside the room, which has numerous shelves, search around and you’ll locate a VHS Tape. Grab it. However, upon trying to exit, you discover the door is locked. Instead, head back to the farthest corner of the room where you can find a peculiar key lying on the floor. Pick it up.

As I advance, the room starts filling with mysterious spirits known as Elusive Specters. I choose to simply brush them off and stride towards the main door. It unlocks on its own once I grab the enigmatic key, allowing me to exit. With caution, I retrace my steps back to the central courtyard. By now, I’ve gathered almost everything necessary to crack this puzzle.

Return to West Hallway

Head over to the Drama Studio located in the Western Corridor, where you found a peculiar key earlier. This key opens a metallic hatch on the floor. Climb down using the ladder you’ll find there. You’ll notice a room filled with bookshelves. Retrieve a blank floppy disk and an inhaler from the farthest set of shelves at the end of your exploration.

Stay out of the Spotlight’s view, then head towards the Music Room. Insert the VHS Tape into the VCR and connect the TV cables. A movie will start playing with instructions on which piano keys to press. Locate the piano in the room and play the indicated keys to reveal a concealed compartment containing the second Face Piece.

Return to East Hall Way

Once you’ve grabbed the second Data Disc, make your way back to the East Hallway’s Computer Lab. Slide the Empty Disk into the nearby computer. When you do this, the Projector will step inside the room. You’ll need to wait for the information to be saved onto the Disk. Once the progress bar is full, take it with you.

Next, proceed with caution to the second computer, insert the Floppy Disk, then navigate towards the printer and engage it to retrieve the Projector Sheet. Earlier, we were momentarily spotted by the Searchlight, yet we successfully obtained the required item and swiftly exited the chamber.

Stepping down the hall, I’m off to the Literature Classroom, where I’ll find the Projector Sheet and slot it onto the projector. I’ll then fine-tune the projector to ensure it shines brightly on the whiteboard. As everything aligns perfectly, a beautiful poem unfolds before my eyes – a clue to crack the Puzzle Box hidden within the very same room.

In the box resembling a puzzle, turn the Rose emblem to face vertically above. Adjust the next figure so that the knife is aiming towards 11 o’clock position. Lastly, set the symbol with the bird in a cage facing downwards. After clicking the switch, the Puzzle Box will unlock, disclosing the third Face Piece hidden within it.

Turning the Sprinklers On

With the trio of Sewer Masks in your possession, it’s time for you to return to the main courtyard sewers. Utilize those masks with the statue you previously discovered to uncover a hidden passage leading towards the Water Pump Room. Spend a moment delving into this area. Engage with the Water Pump Mechanism, and you’ll spot a conspicuous gap in one of the pipes.

There’s an Inhaler in the room that you can pick up near the bookshelf.

Follow the corridor to the left, observe the jail cell along the way. You’ll require a key to open it. Continue ahead and ascend the staircase on your left. Upon reaching the summit, enter the tunnel that emerges and you’ll end up in a Changing Room.

As a gamer, I ventured into the room where I spotted a Storage Trunk. Opening it, I found the Prison Cell Key hidden inside. With that key in hand, I navigated towards the Prison Cell I’d noticed earlier, and unlocked it. Inside, I discovered a trash bin holding a Bloody Pipe. Grabbing it, I made my way back to the water pump system and used the pipe to fill the missing piece of plumbing.

As your devoted admirer of this pump, I’m here to guide you on how to get it functioning optimally. To achieve that, you need to adjust the handles into the appropriate positions. Here’s a simple step-by-step:

The handle on the top-left points right.
The handle on the top-right points down.
The handle at the bottom points left.

Click the button close to the pump to turn on the sprinkler system and put out the fire burning outside the theater.

Now, feel free to make your way back to the central square, where you can enter the Theater. But remember, the game isn’t quite finished; players will soon encounter the last boss of Vivan’s tale in “Spotlight Fear“.

2024-10-27 13:04