about us
The Philadelphia LARP Society is a boutique immersive experience company founded by Raquel Skellington, a visionary Black woman entrepreneur, and Sammy Stone, a trans and nonbinary designer and writer. Together, they’ve built PLS as a creative house for high-concept, emotionally resonant live-action roleplay. Where theater, narrative design, and social play converge.​
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At PLS, we craft story-driven experiences with care, elegance, and intention. While our work echoes the grandeur of immersive theater and the intimacy of salon-style storytelling, we remain rooted in something deeper: the belief that fantasy belongs to everyone.
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We specialize in curated LARP experiences that invite guests to step into beautifully designed worlds- whether for one night, one arc, or something longer. Every event is an invitation to connect, to explore, and to be seen. And while our aesthetic leans luxurious, our doors are open to all who arrive with curiosity and respect. ​
Raquel Skellington
Founder & Head of Studio
Raquel Skellington is widely recognized as the world’s first Professional LARPer. A trailblazer in immersive entertainment and a leading voice in modern live roleplay culture. As the owner of the Philadelphia LARP Society, Raquel brings vision, precision, and heart to every experience she crafts or is apart of.
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Her work centers on creating inclusive, emotionally resonant live-action stories that welcome players of all backgrounds into thoughtfully built worlds.
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Beyond her role at PLS, Raquel’s YouTube channel has become a trusted resource for the LARP community - offering insights and guidance for everyone from first-time live action role-players to seasoned veterans.
sammy stone
the designer
With over 15 years of experience in immersive storytelling and design, Sammy Stone is a leading force in American LARP and one of the most influential trans (nonbinary) producers working today.
As a core founder of the Emergent LARP movement, Sammy’s work blends American LARP traditions with Nordic design principles, prioritizing emotional depth, character-driven narratives, and collaborative worldbuilding.
Their groundbreaking contributions include co-founding and producing DrachenFest US, the largest LARP event in North America, alongside a team of industry pioneers. Sammy’s approach to experience design is both artful and intentional crafting spaces where vulnerability, transformation, and play coexist.
nathan alexander
the director
Nathan Alexander is an innovative leader in the world of live-action roleplay, with a specialty in emergent game systems and immersive worldbuilding. With years of experience designing interactive mechanics and supporting some of the first large-scale emergent LARP experiences in the United States, he brings a unique blend of technical insight and creative storytelling to every project he touches.
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Nathan is the founder of PlaySmith, a premier LARP equipment rental company dedicated to providing high-quality gear, curated props, and logistical support for immersive productions. His work bridges the gap between fantasy and function: making the infrastructure of LARP more accessible and scalable.
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A trusted collaborator and systems thinker, Nathan’s contributions ensure that the worlds imagined by the Philadelphia LARP Society are not only beautiful but playable and balanced.