Look on the bright side
The future is coming
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These days, there's a lot to worry about. Global warming in the long term, nuclear apocalypse in the short term, the decay of civl rights in the meantime. It's just. Too. Much.
But here we are again, putting together a newsletter about immersive in Denver. And month after month, we keep finding reasons to say: Yay!
Whatever else is happening in the world, we are a community that wants to change it for the better. We want to delight people, amuse them, challenge them and teach them empathy. We want spectacle and intimacy. We like it with blinding sparkles and when you can see the sweat. Best of all, we are a city of dreamers and thinkers, producers and makers that know how to get it done.
Yay.
In about 8 weeks, we will all get together in Denver, have a few drinks, engage in some real conversation and conspire to take over the world with joy and wonder and love and relevance and anything else that seems worth pursuing. We will continue designing the future we want to live in. And we can't wait.
So, yeah, yay. We are feeling pretty optimistic right now. We hope to share a little of that with you too.
(And we hope to see you in Denver!)
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In this issue
What's the good news?
- Show listings
- Community news
- A new Immersive Espresso!
- Casting calls
All the things that make a newsletter reading.
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The DENVER IMMERSIVE GATHERING
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Nov 4-6th in Denver
- A Pop-Up Festival of immersive work and experiments
- A mini-unconference for sharing ideas
- After-parties for when you just can't find enough party in your life
- Thursday welcome mixer
- And surprises! Yes indeed. Surprises.
Plus, the keynote, the community conversation, the BIG Dig Party and the Non Plus Ultra Sports Castle, fun times at Meow Wolf and more!
Check out the DIG Website for more details and to purchase tickets. |
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It's here! You've heard the hype now it's time to check out the show. Theater of the Mind provides a playful and at times thoughtful meditation on memory and identity. Tour artist David Byrne's mind during an interactive 75-minute walk through adventure with a group of 16 fellow adventurers. Co-produced by the DCPA's Off-Center and performed by local actors, this is the big immersive show of the fall nation-wide. Grab your tickets while you can!
Where: York Street Yards 3887 Steele Street, Denver
When: Dates through December 18th
Pricing: $55 - $80
For tickets and more information: https://theateroftheminddenver.com/
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Spooky season seems to start earlier every year, and Rabbit Hole's newest experience will complement your pumpkin spice latte well!
The head of Manor Lurt has been murdered in his home and there are 16 suspects. It is up to you to search the estate, solve puzzles, and find clues that will lead you to find the killer before the end of the night. This unique murder mystery experience will take you on a journey through all of the Rabbit Hole escape rooms, each packed with brand new puzzles.
Where: Rabbit Hole Recreational Services, 1156 W Dillon Rd #1, Louisville
When: September 12th, 7pm & September 28th, 7pm
Pricing: $40 per person. Groups are 8-16 players
Limited availability tickets: https://rabbithole.rs/Escape-Room-Games.html
This event is only for players age 16 and up
This event is not private. If you wish to host a private event, contact Rabbit Hole.
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You wake up in a room. At first it looks like any other waiting room that you’ve seen in your life but as your eyes adjust a big colorful banner comes into focus:
We are all dead.
You start to panic and your life flashes before your eyes.
Regret.
Shame.
Sadness.
Fear.
The room starts to look less and less like a waiting room as the walls slowly close in. That's when you see it- a door. You approach it as it slowly opens.
Do you dare to walk in?
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Join us for an immersive horror experience where we learn to celebrate death by confronting our fears. A one-of-a-kind, interactive experience including burlesque, circus, film & music.
Where: Enigma Bazaar
When: October 13th & 14th*- 7:30pm to 9pm
October 15th* & 16th- 5-6:30pm AND 7:30-9pm
Pricing: $60 per person, includes entry, 2 craft cocktails, a limited edition piece of digital art, mystery and intrigue before the event, after party included for October 14th & 15th evening shows
Tickets and info: https://alldead.xyz/
https://enigmabazaar.wellattended.com/events/we-are-all-dead
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Circus Foundry invites you to experience Smoke & Mirrors--a production created by a cast of professional artists who have performed all over the world for companies including: Cirque du Soleil, Royal Caribbean, Marvel, So You Think You Can Dance, among others! Experience the thrill of mesmerizing acrobatics, aerial arts, juggling, and dance in a theater that feels like you are a part of the action. Drift into a world of darkness and light, an exploration of obscurity and identity. Does the true-self reside in our reflections or silhouettes?
Where: Cleo Parker Robinson Dance- 119 Park Ave W, Denver
When: September 16th - 7pm / September 17th- 4pm & 7pm
Pricing: Adult: $35 Student (with ID): $30 Youth (17 and under): $25
A 90-minute show with intermission
Tickets and more information: https://www.circusfoundry.com/smoke-mirrors
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More circus you say? We are happy to oblige!
Arts Caravan invites you to enjoy the classic slight of handiwork of James Lopez, prepare to be hypnotized by the masterful flow and manipulations of Ms. Natalie Franciose, sway to the emcee/ soul rockin' love of Xilla, get pumped up for balloon creations and juggling humor of Scotty Bondo, AND try not to get caught in the heat of Zia Pixie. Arts Caravan a dose of circus to cure what ails ya!
Where: Roxy on Broadway, 554 S Broadway, Denver
When: September 6th, 7-7:30 Mingle 7:30-9 Show
Pricing: $15 +TIP Suggested Donation
Reservations available and COSTUMES ENCOURAGED!
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The Final Days of Novo Ita: The Festival Of Spirit are among us! This amazing Immersive Art and Botanical experience will celebrate its final days the last week of September before closing to the public so they can install the newest Spookadelia! Book your visit now before it’s too late!
Where: Spectra Art Space, 1836 S Broadway, Denver
When: Various Times through September
Pricing: $12-30
Tickets and info: https://spectraartspace.com/novo-ita/
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The theme of the Denver Immersive Gathering is "building an immersive city." And while we like to think of that as an organic, grassroots thing led by local talent and creativity, we have to be fair. A good bit of the Denver immersive fabric is coming in from out of town.
Immersive King Tut has landed in Denver bringing the same kind of sensorial delights of Immersive Van Gough.
And coming soon: The Immersive Nutcracker: A Winter Miracle, another spin on immersive projections of well-known properties.
We've also got the robot thrills of Jurassic World: The Exhibition and even a Squid Game recreation at Immersive Gamebox.
And let's not forget Pixar Putt, an animation inspired mini-golf which we are gonna lump in with immersive because we can.
Now it's easy to get bent out of shape about these mass market enterprises leaning on the good name of immersive. But consider this: These productions are drawing crowds and setting expectations for immersive. And if the local scene wants a seat at the table, the reality is, we are going to have to compete on the basis of creativity and production value. The national market has found Denver. Time for Denver to show what it can do in return.
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Immersive Insurance:
What you need to know (and do you need it?)
Have you ever wondered about event or performance insurance for your productions? What is it? What does it cover? How much does it cost and do you really need it?
Join us for our next Immersive Espresso with Taylor Davidson of Neil Benton Arts & Entertainment. Bring your questions and concerns and learn about the ins and outs of protecting yourselves and your audiences.
Where: Zoom!
When: Monday, Sept 26th, noon - 1pm MST
Pricing: Free
RSVP to receive Zoom Link
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Does Denver need another selfie palace? We don't know but it looks like we will be getting a new one early next year on the 16th St Mall (951 16th St Mall).
https://www.museumofillusions.com/
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ZOTTO ぞっと A SUPERNATURAL JAPANESE FOLKTALE
ZOTTO is current casting 5-7 non-equity performers comfortable with devising theatre, improv, and immersive theatre.
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Four female-presenting Nikkei or Asian American performers of various ages; 20-30s (granddaughter), 30-50s (mother), 50-70s (grandmother)
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Up to three actors of any gender and ethnicity- Yokai spirits//Doctor’s Assistant/Barkeep
ZOTTO describes its expereince as, "A mysterious doctor in a wellness center at Sakura Square has called audience members to help a family's Gosei (5th) generation granddaughter, Miya, become a protector/ancestor for following generations by connecting with her past. The audience enters Miya’s mind to help her make choices and discover connections, meanwhile, the audience is also in the same danger of becoming forgotten ghosts. What kind of ancestors will they become for future generations?"
Details at: https://www.ja-ne.org/zotto-castingcall
Bridgerton Experience
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