Operation: Stage Fright

Operation: Stage Fright is a level in I Expect You To Die 2.

Synopsis
Support Agent's mission briefing is as follows: "Now, our intel indicates the Prime Minister is attending an event in Manhattan tonight. My instincts say that Zoraxis will try something there, and my instincts are only wrong about half the time. Oh! And the event is hosted by Hollywood actor John Juniper! I'm such a fan! His performance in 'Marigolds Are Forever' was so... Ahem. Excuse me. Let's get you undercover so we can figure out what Zoraxis is up to. Marigolds are forever....."The mission opens up to the player behind the stage before the performance. Their objective is to stay alive while figuring out what Zoraxis is plotting.

Walkthrough
Follow the instructions on the clipboard left on your desk- set the color slider for R all the way up and the other two down, lower the banners via the first rope on your right, and raise the lights via the second rope on your right. Bring the clock up via flipping the yellow lever up on your desk. if all of this has been done correctly, then the cue light should be turned on. Open the top drawer on your bottom left and look under the clipboard to grab the key, place it in the lock for the third rope, and raise the curtain. Turn on Juniper's spotlight via the plus switch- the correct option should look like a spotlight. If you plan on going through the play, then grab the cue sheet clipboard and press each corresponding button when the time comes for it.

In the meanwhile, though, look for the fire box on your very left. Input 2112 into the code and keep the butane fuel canister handy on you. The Red Death Mask should lower somewhat. There is a circular door on the side of it. Pull it open and replace the canister inside. This replacement can be done at any time, but it is required to complete the mission. The Stage manager will realize her Masque was tampered with and will send assassins to attack you.

The first assassin will appear in one of the box seats. You can block the assassins' shots with clipboards, the Zonut Box, the shield, anything you think can work, honestly. The assassin can be incapacitated by turning on the seating area light- it should look like a chair. It should blind them. The next two assassins will appear from below you and to your right. You can use the darts that the left one shoots at you to down them or throw/levitate the smoke grenades back to them. Once the left one goes down, one final assassin will appear from above. You can raise the banners to stop their grenades, shoot them, or shine another light on them- it should be L40. Defeat this final assassin to end the mission.

Hidden Trophy
Grab the trophy above the fire box.

Master at Disguise
Put on all wearables- the hat, the glasses, the mustache, and the watch.

Curtain Call
Raise the curtain before the stage is ready.

Patience is a Virtue
Go through Juniper's play and play along with the cue sheet until the Masque comes down.

Lights Cameras Assassins
Incapacitate two of the four assassins with a light. This one may be a little iffy with achieving and may take multiple attempts.

Return Fire
Shoot the first assassin with a poison dart that he shoots at you.

Debriefing
The Handler's debriefing is as follows:"Well, you did it! The Prime Minister's safe, and I hope John Juniper got out, too. Although... Well, something feels off. That stage manager- the Fabricator? Well, she's a nasty piece of work, but she doesn't usually take such a stage in Zoraxis plans. Very strange..."

Trivia

 * The Stage Manager's commentary is not required in the mission.