Gilman Legacy Foundation Vincent French denies much further explanation for the strange goings on for the latest string of strange occurrences at the Gilman Hotel. Now under new management by theatrical burlesque outfit the White Elephant Burlesque Society, the inaugural show, potentially distastefully named "The Dead Sexy Hotel" did not go on without concerns from locals.

"I feel that considering it's history, that maybe they shouldn't be making light about something they don't know anything about," said an anonymous source who only shared she was close to the family of the original caretakers of the property. "They shouldn't be playing around with that."

Indeed, new owner Femme Fae la Butche and Viktor Devonne blurred the lines between what was for show and what was for real, with an unexpected series of vignettes that seemed to depict members of the troupe re-enacting legendary horrors of the hotel.

"While it's all in good fun, we imagine," said French, "We were not consulted on the nature of the program and were anticipating a more traditional showcase." And not, evidently, a history lesson on the supernatural aspects of the hotel. "It's sensationalist and irresponsible to perpetuate those rumors, but we understand that's showbiz," he further admitted.

When asked about the more unsettling aspects of the show, including a mock possession of its alleged psychic Madame Jinx (no last name, or possibly first name provided) and the incarnation of the so-called "hotel ghost," French reiterated he had no part in the show. When it appeared that there were severe glitches to the show that could have endangered the cast and audience, French offered support, "We are glad that everyone came out of the unscathed, despite what appeared to be some technical difficulties. As far as we know, everyone is fine."

Directors to the festivities Devonne and la Butche have yet to release a proper statement, but made references on social media regarding a "great show," and did not directly reference the show.

"What you saw on stage, however you interpret it," said a source close to the Society, "is exactly what you saw. The music was all intended, the staging... however, if you'll notice, a setlist was never provided to the audience so we can't be sure exactly where along the lines things got weird."

In a word, weird seemed to express the goings-on, as the audience whooped and hollered at light fare such as a comical chambermaid and a little girl playing with dolls with an otherwise unfriendly ghost. Additionally, they sat still to darker texts wherein an apparent drifter showed off his ill-gotten blood-stained trophies and an older couple went on final honeymoon. Real life inspiration Natalie May Dashett was the spark to a performer's routine, proposing that the not oft-remembered radio actress ended her life amid concerns she was a Communist. In controversial, darkly comic segments, a 70s excess party went awry and a young woman passed out during sex games with a man who seemed to be inspired by former mayor Lucas Byron.

Fans of the ill-fated 80s rocker Requiem caught a glimpse of an actor/actress in the form of a vampiric phantom, and were represented by a gothy Fairuza Balkish teenage girl who attempted and succeeded in summoning the fallen musician, who notably died at the Gilman in 1988.

The White Elephant Burlesque Society is a New Jersey-based performance group that has performed in multiple states on the Eastern seaboard. Their style blends old school vaudeville with social commentary, frank sexual discussions, and acute self-awareness.

The Gilman Legacy Foundation began in 1920 as an independent not-for-profit organization whose mission is to enhance public education, funding for the arts, and local government support through private funding. The Gilman hotel was acquired by Lionel Gilman, who passed in 1901.