

The No Proscenium Podcast
Noah Nelson/No Proscenium
Exploring the renaissance in immersive theatre and interactive events. Hosted by Noah Nelson, creator of No Proscenium, a free events listing newsletter in Los Angeles, New York City, and San Francisco. Visit NoProscenium.com to sign up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 9, 2021 • 49min
Review Crew: Punchdrunk's The Burnt City Rumors & a Taste of Venice VR
This week we break format a bit as the Crew talks about the earthshaking news of the new Punchdrunk show -- The Burnt City -- coming to London next year.Then we get into a bit of Venice VR Expanded [27:00] and the Vellum LA/Standard Vision collab in LA [40:00].It's a weird one but a fun one! With Kathryn Yu, Kevin Gossett, Laura Hess, Blake Weil, and Noah Nelson in the host chair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 3, 2021 • 1h 4min
The Spooky Season Spectacular: Creep! Delusion! Haunt Club!
This week it's the kickoff for SPOOKY SEASON here in our home territory of Southern California so we're going all out with:A visit to CREEP LA's brand new venue THE GHOST LIGHT [4:00]A talk with Jon Braver, creator of Delusion [19:00]And we round up our Haunt Club with writers Juliet Bennett Rylah (The Hustle), Jeff Heimbuch (HorrorBuzz), and NoPro New England's own Leah Davis. [35:00]Plus headlines from Kathryn and the Review Crew's Pick of the Week [15:00].Associate Producer: Parker SelaMusic: Chris Porter of the Speakeasy SocietyKathryn Yu is the Executive Editor of No ProsceniumThe NoPro Podcast is written, edited, hosted, produced and mixed by Noah Nelson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 3, 2021 • 58min
Review Crew: The Vandermist Dossier, Planning Your Escape, BRCvr, I'm So Hot
This week:Anthony Robinson on The Vandermist DossierKevin Gossett on Planning Your Escape [16:30]Patrick McClean on BRCvr [29:23]Blake Weil on I'm So Hot [42:21]Hosted by Kevin Gossett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 27, 2021 • 1h 16min
Venice VR Expanded, Immersive Art at Superblue, and What's Up with NFTs?
This week we've got some BIG NEWS about our upcoming events as we evolve into our next form (I'm hoping for Charizard) as a non-profit organization.We've also got a regular episode for you with a fantastic lineup from Venice VR Expanded, Superblue, and more.Venice VR Expanded w/ curators Liz Rosenthal and Michel Reilhac [5:33] Immersive 101 [26:13]Superblue's Kathleen Forde and Margot Mottaz interviewed by Ricky Brigante (Pseudonym Productions) [31:00]Pick of the Week [43:35]Jesse Damiani (Forbes) breaks down NFTs [47:58]A look at The Next Stage 2022 Summit and The Immersive Experience Institute & Credits [1:01:00]Associate Producer is Parker SelaHeadlines & Immersive 101: Kathryn YuMusic: Chris Porter Superblue Segment: Ricky BriganteProduced, Mixed & Hosted: Noah Nelson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 26, 2021 • 52min
Review Crew: RECON, Alterra Gala, Gatsby
This time out, technical difficulties leaves the crew down a member, but that doesn't stop us.Patrick McLean on RECON, the Reality Escape Convention [1:56]Blake Weil on Alterra's Gala [20:40]Noah Nelson on Gatsby: An Immersive Illumination [33:55]Hosted by Noah Nelson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 20, 2021 • 55min
The All-New: Walking The Virtual Burn
This week on the show:We walk the digital playa of BRCvr and reflect on Burning Man 2020 with an eye towards the 2021 Virtual Burn. [4:30]Odyssey Works' Abraham Burickson & Ayden LeRoux tell us about their new Experience Design Certificate Program. [18:00]Emma Buttin, New Media officer of the French Embassy in the United States tells us about the upcoming Digital Playgrounds program, which seeks to bring French and American XR creators together in New York this Fall. [37:10]Plus Headlines [1:14], Immersive 101 [12:45]; The Pick of the Week [32:12]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 20, 2021 • 1h 9min
Review Crew: Once in a Blue Moon; Optika Piñata, Field Guide to Memory
This time out, three reviews and a long look at pricing models for online work.Patrick McLean: Once in a Blue Moon (Mobile Escapes, Online) [0:50] (This rolls into the pricing model convo.)Noah Nelson: Optika Piñata (Optika Moderna/La Jolla Playhouse, San Diego, [29:23]Kathryn Yu: Field Guide to Memory (Jeeyon Shim and Shing Yin Khor, printed materials) ( [50:30]Hosted by: Kevin Gossett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 13, 2021 • 1h 7min
The "All-New": From the Original Hit Immersive Play to the Virtual Burn
This week on the show we will take you from the virtual Burning Man playa of BRCvr to a chat with the author of Tamara the original hit immersive play which is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a new printing of the text that dropped just this month. That plus we check in with Scott Stein of CNET, bring you an all-new Immersive 101, and the Pick of the Week. Show ClockHeadlines [1:10]Doug Jacobson of BRCvr [4:27]Immersive 101 [18:47]Scott Stein of CNET [24:43]Pick of the Week [41:12]John Krizanc, author of Tamara [44:04]Check the website for links. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 13, 2021 • 38min
Review Crew: Divine Immersion, Trover Saves The Universe, The Walks
This week:Laura on Divine Immersion: The Experiential Art of Nick Dong [2:12]Patrick on Trover Saves The Universe - Squanch Games [14:36]Kathryn on The Walks - Rimini Protokoll [25:00]Hosted by Noah Nelson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 6, 2021 • 1h 5min
The "All New": Emmy Nominated Little Cinema Digital, Monopoly Lifesized in London & more!
Another packed week!We visit the Emmy nominated Little Cinema Digital in their new digs in Vernon, CA. Wait. That Vernon? (4:22)Kathryn drops in for some Immersive 101 (13:47)NoPro's Arts Editor Laura Hess shares thoughts on her latest adventures (18:36)David Hutchinson of Gamepath Experience shares how they're bringing Monopoly Lifesized to London (31:06)Patrick McLean has the Pick of the Week (44:29)Lois Neville of Hollywood Fringe Festival talks with us about this year's Festival which is stirring to life in Hollywood and online (48:55)Plus headlines at the top of the show!Associate Producer: Parker SelaHeadlines by Kathryn YuMusic by Chris PorterProduced, hosted, and edited by Noah Nelson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.