Description

This panel will discuss the emergence of XR theatre production, including VR and AR integration with narrative original and adaptive works, as well as how to blend XR technologies with live and virtual audiences. The theatre world has developed communities for live, virtual productions that include multi-site AR and VR integrations, as well as hybrid events that deliver mixed effects for remote audiences.

This session will include some of the leading producers and technologists in global immersive theatre and dance, including Pip Brignall, from The Round; Kiira Benzing, with Doubleeye Studios; Scarlett Kim with Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and Chris Pfaff, Chris Pfaff Tech Media LLC (moderator) and will include both live and recorded demos of immersive theatre.

Speakers

Chris Pfaff

Owner , Chris Pfaff Tech/Media LLC

Kiira Benzing

Executive Creative Director , Double Eye Studios

Pip Brignall

Co-Founder , The Round

Scarlett Kim

Director of Innovation & Strategy , Oregon Shakespeare Festival