The Theater
A VR interactive theatre play project, blends traditional Chinese theatre aesthetics with modern machinery design, showcasing the mix of modern peroformance and advanced mocap technology and experimental VR interactive methods, to explore themes of individualism and collectivism.
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Synopsis
The Theater is an immersive VR experience that bridges performance and interaction through advanced AI motion capture and finger-tracking technology, allowing controller-free engagement. The work presents two contrasting virtual worlds: one embodying Eastern collectivism and the other Western individualism. Each world unfolds as a living stage, offering performances that players can actively participate in, shaping their experiences through movement and gesture. By immersing the audience in these dual narratives, the piece invites reflection on the interplay between personal identity and communal belonging, exploring how these cultural philosophies influence our roles and relationships in society.
CREDITS:
Co Directors: John Luo, Yingru Huang
Choreography Director: Yingru Huang
Screenplay Co Director: Lois He
Game Developer: John Luo, Alan Ren
Tech & 3D Artist: John Luo, Kano Tao, Yi Wang
Fashion Designer: Maggie Zhou, Yoyo Shang
Motion Capture Performer: Yingru Huang, Tanya Xu, Wisdom Zhang, Audrey Chou, Chienn Tai, Siyu Duan, Karin K. Jensen, Kylie Boyd, Kamala Fifield, Addy Bradley, Kai Hannigan
Music Composer: Yingru Huang, Alexia Diaz, Chienn Tai
Fashion Consultant: Elena Liu, Annie Xing, Laurel Fang
Hand Tracking Template: Jason Meisel