New month, same old us.
We are just 26 days away from the launch of the HERE Summit & Festival, but don’t tell us that because it is all a bit much to process at the moment.
A small number of Saturday “Keynote Only” tickets go on sale this week. So for those who want to catch a few of the talks but can’t commit to the full weekend, those will be available soon.
Alright, let’s get into it…
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HERE SUMMIT & FESTIVAL
Pasadena — March 27–29, 2020
The next great gathering of the immersive creative community.
ON THE PODCAST THIS WEEK
Film fans know the Alamo Drafthouse, the Austin theater chain which has set the bar for transforming the experience of going to the movies.
For years Los Angeles anticipated the arrival of the Drafthouse, and it seems to have been well worth the wait. From rowdy screenings of CATS which have since swept the nation to full-on ARGs there’s something special happening at the DTLA Drafthouse. Host Noah Nelson talks with Ash Minnick, who handles the programming inside the Video Vortex, which we’ve come to think of as “LA’s neighborhood movie bar” on the eve of their immersive EMMA. tea party.
FROM THE WIRE: SHOWS, EVENTS, & EXPERIENCES
Salem, MA: Feast by Sharang Biswas
Wethersfield, CT: Hallowed Ground
NYC: The Con @ On Air Fest, The Oddly Satisfying Spa (New Dates), Carmen (New Dates), Creatures of The Dark Crystal’s Age of Resistance LARP
Philadelphia: La Ronde
Columbus, OH: Dreamscape Immersive
Washington DC: Museum 2040
Salt Lake City: MITE Festival, The Chocolatier (formerly Thank You Theobromine)
Denver: Here Be Sirens, Shockheaded Peter
Portland, OR: Beastly
LA: UCLA — Among Us
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REVIEWS
From No Proscenium:
Partying With ‘The Boys In The Band’ (Review)Windy City Playhouse remounts the classic play as an environmental experiencenoproscenium.com‘Nellie and the Women of Blackwell’ Recreates 19th Century Horrors (Review)A powerful “dark ride” into the history of mental health treatmentnoproscenium.com‘Oasis Time Travel’ Leaves It All on the Dance Floor (Review)The second chapter of the immersive nightlife experience lacks guidancenoproscenium.com
From David & Lisa Spira of Room Escape Artist:
There are a lot of things to love at Wigwam Escape at The Institute for American Indian Studies. Most notably, the game’s creators put an emphasis on learning through play. Everything in this game had a purpose and intent behind it. It was also a ton of fun!
STORIES
From David & Lisa Spira of Room Escape Artist:
The original set of tickets to Escape Immerse Explore: The Hayden Farm is sold… but we’ve opened an expansion. Sunday, April 5, 2020 at 13th Hour Escape Rooms in Wharton, New Jersey. Grab one of these extra tickets while they last!
THE DISCOURSE
Discussions and posts from Everything Immersive & Twitter:
Studio Theatre to get $20 million makeover, including open-concept redesign of its showpiece…With playwrights and directors redefining how we see and hear work for the stage, theaters are looking for new ways to…www.washingtonpost.comInvesting in the Experience Economy“Pics or it didn’t happen” is my generation’s version of “if a tree falls in a forest and no one hears it, does it make…medium.com5th Annual Guest Experience Trend Report - ThinkwellFor our 5th Annual Guest Experience Trend Report, we're digging into what's driving guests to fan festivals…thinkwellgroup.com
PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Jobs, Grants, Gigs, and more
SXSW Gig — Dancers Wanted
I am in need of your help! I will be heading to SxSW this year to choreograph a site-specific piece in collaboration with Nonstudio. We are looking for local dancers ages 50+. If this piques your interest please reach out to dancesxsw@gmail.com — Haylee Nichele. Note: Facebook Link
Positron Visionary Award At Cannes XR
Deadline: March 15
Event: May 17, 2020
Free membership at Kaleidoscope required for submission
Positron invites directors, artists and creators worldwide to submit VR work for consideration for the inaugural Positron Visionary Award at the Cannes XR 2020 Festival May 12–17, 2020. The top 5 nominated VR films, will be the finalists selected by the Positron Selection Committee in consideration for this category and will be presented to a special jury at Cannes XR, to be announced soon. The nominees will have the opportunity to screen their work at the Positron XR Cinema at Cannes at the beautiful new Cannes XR venue, and all finalists will be in consideration for a worldwide distribution deal by Positron. The winner of the finalists, as selected by the jury, will be presented with the Positron Visionary Award and will win a Voyager VR chair and complete Voyager package delivered to their studio or office (a $60,000 value)
TCG’s Rising Leaders of Color (RLC) Program
Deadline: March 10, 2020
TCG’s strategic plan includes a multi-year Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative (EDII) to transform the national theatre field into a more equitable, inclusive and diverse community. The Rising Leaders of Color (RLC) Program is part of that initiative and is an expansion and re-envisioning of TCG’s Young Leaders of Color Program (YLC) which launched in 2008. Alongside TCG’s SPARK Leadership Program, RLC is changing the face of the theatre field by nurturing and supporting an intergenerational network of leaders of color at various stages in their careers.
NYC: New Play Submissions, EMit Theatre
Emit wants your young audience focused interactive work!
Deadline: June 1, 2020
Fee: none
Emit Theatre seeks submissions for new, interactive plays for young audiences. We are accepting original scripts that have not been previously produced, as well as concepts for devised pieces, from NYC-based artists. This production will be performed for public audiences in Fall 2020 and subsequently toured to schools and community groups. The selected applicant will be compensated with a stipend.
INDIECADE 2020
Regular Deadline: May 15
Fee: $75 for first event, $25 per additional event
SUBMISSIONS ARE OFFICIALLY OPEN at indiecade.com/submissions! It would be great if you could share this post so that we reach maximum eyeballs and can find as many game-makers as possible.
This year we have one application for opportunities to showcase at multiple events throughout 2020, including E3 in June and IndieCade Festival in October! We’ll also be adding additional opportunities in the coming months so stay tuned. Thank you! — IndieCade 🧡
HOLLYWOOD FRINGE: REGISTRATION OPEN
FEE: $50–300, depending on type of event
The long Fringe winter is over. Fringe has begun! Participant Registration for The 11th Annual Hollywood Fringe Festival is now open.
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