Mind Control Theatre

To understand MCT, one must look past traditional acting. Standard theatre uses empathy; Mind Control Theatre uses entrainment.

Derren Brown, the British psychological illusionist, is the closest thing to a mainstream Mind Control Theatre practitioner. His show "Secret" (2022) involved a live audience member receiving a package, opening it, and following instructions they were convinced they wrote themselves. Brown uses a blend of hypnotic micro-suggestions planted hours before the show. Critics argue it is a con; Brown admits it is "applied psychology." Yet, his ability to make a CEO empty their bank account on stage fits the definition of MCT perfectly. Mind Control Theatre

This genre is perhaps the most ethically fraught in the performing arts. To understand MCT, one must look past traditional acting