Yaasssferatu
December 28th, 2025 | House of Yes, NYC

When House of Yes originally decided to cancel this vampiric rave, I said: absolutely not. I pitched a bigger, darker, bloodier version of the event—and they handed me the reins. What followed was one of the most successful nightlife events in NYC during the notoriously difficult week between Christmas and New Year’s.

Yaasssferatu blended seductive vampire aesthetics with high-energy nightlife performance and queer energy, landing the same week as the release of the iconic film Nosferatu. I cast every performer, created the event’s central creative vision, and even performed myself in a bloodthirsty finale. The result? A completely sold-out show and a nightlife resurrection worthy of the undead.

My Role

Creative Director
Lead Producer
Performer
Talent Director & Curator

Creative Concept

A queer, campy descent into the abyss of vampiric desire. My vision for Yaasssferatu fused turn-of-the-century gothic horror with underground ballroom, drag, and burlesque. A modern reanimation of the Nosferatu mythos—recast through queer performance, kink culture, and theatrical spectacle.

Scope of Work

• Pitched and revived a canceled event, expanding its scope and elevating its creative potential

• Developed creative direction and event theme to coincide with the re-release of Nosferatu

• Cast all performers, curated run-of-show, and collaborated with artists on custom acts

• Performed a featured number, integrating live theatrical elements and character work

• Oversaw budget, timeline, rehearsals, and on-site production management

• Ran House of Yes’ marketing team on campaign rollout, voice, and visual storytelling

• Designed space layout and installation elements to reinforce the immersive environment including a blood rain machine

Impact & Results

• Completely sold-out event during one of the hardest nightlife weeks of the year

• Created a new holiday tradition for NYC’s queer nightlife scene

• Became one of House of Yes’ top-performing end-of-year events in 2024

• Received rave attendee reviews and major social media buzz

• Reinforced my reputation as a visionary creative director and risk-taker willing to go all in on an unconventional idea—and make it wildly successful