My fingers still have some paint residue on them as I reach out to complete a hand-holding circle around a duo in the midst of a boxing match. Through guided slow breaths and rhythmic squats we watch as both characters punch, dodge or, every so often, land a hit. We have tapped into our primal […]
Imagine taking the classic whodunit board game Clue and turning it into a fun night of puzzle-solving and eliminating suspects. That’s what you’re in for when you experience Vote for Murder, one of the better immersive ‘game’ events in recent years. After nearly having their entire event murdered by unexpected problems with their original site, […]
This year’s Hollywood Fringe Festival has seen several immersive productions that allow at least a passing comparison to more traditional LARP (Live Action Role-Play) events. Out of all of them, Ascend has the closest connection to that style of experience. In the process, it creates one of the most enjoyable family-friendly productions that I’ve seen […]
As someone who has a strong background in Live Action Role Play (LARP) experiences, I love trying them out whenever I get the chance. So when Aaron Vanek announced that his entry for this year’s Fringe would be an ’80s-themed rock band story with a murder, I was happy to join in the festivities. Rock […]
It’s not easy to write an ending for any story, let alone thirty different ones, but that’s exactly what They Played Productions is attempting to do with Captivated: You, the culmination of a collection of five immersive theatre experiences, bringing their modern Frankenstein story to a dramatic, if imperfect, close. The Captivated series began […]
It’s back! That special time of year when immersive audiences are treated to a month-long deluge of new works running the gamut of every tone and style imaginable. Whether you crave emotionally intense one-on-one encounters in a private space, mystery and intrigue on the streets of Los Angeles, or a relaxed evening at the theater […]
Editor’s note: Haunting Staff Writer Erik Blair is co-creator and writer of the Captivated series and They Played Productions. Before They Played Productions‘ immersive trilogy, Captivated, comes to a close in the sure-to-be epic finale, Captivated Act Three: You, we spoke to the cast and creators about the evolution of the story, character […]
I didn’t attend my ten-year high school reunion. In fact, I’m not sure I know very many people who attended theirs, either. So when Welcome Back, Woodchucks, from What Went Wrong creators Shinbone Theatre, advertised an immersive experience based around the faux West Hollywood High’s reunion, I’ll admit I was skeptical, but intrigued. After all, […]
With immersive theater growing across the globe, Haunting had the unique opportunity to speak with Jay Kong of Illuthion, a leading immersive company founded in China. Read below for more information on Illuthion, China as an emerging immersive market, and some of the work they have produced. In your own words, what is […]
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