Designing for Ethical & Safe Virtual Environments
Single Thread Theatre, hosts of the annual Performance and XR Conference, has been actively working in extended reality and virtual 3D spaces since the beginning of 2020. Artistic Director Liam Karry, XR Producer Jake Runeckles, and Events and Operations Manager Justine Katerenchuk discuss their approach to building immersive environments that are accessible, and comfortable to work in.
In this one hour discussion, they will address practices for working with actors, designers, developers, and stage managers within Social VR environments, as well as important considerations for audience engagement, accessibility, and onboarding when creating digital works.
Date
- Mar 29 2023
- Expired!
Time
EST- 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Local Time
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Date: Mar 29 2023
- Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cost
- FREE
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Speakers
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Liam KarryFounder and Artistic Director of Single Thread Theatre CompanyLiam (he/him) is the founding and current artistic director of the Single Thread Theatre Company, bringing over 20 years of experience as an immersive theatre director, producer and dramaturg. He is the Artistic Producer of the Kick & Push Festival, which he co-founded in 2015, as well as the Artistic Producer of the Kingston Theatre Alliance. He has trained at Queen’s University, Director’s Lab North, Tarragon Theatre and with Punchdrunk Enrichment in the UK. Liam is a staunch advocate for the Performing Arts Sector in Southeastern Ontario, and currently represents the sector on several advisory committees and working groups, including that of the City of Kingston’s Creative Industries Strategy, the Simcoe County Theatre Festival and the St. Lawrence College Hospitality / Event Management Program. Recent directing credits include: Unless, a site specific immersive experience produced in Bangkok, Thailand, and Collider, a live VR performance, which was co-presented by foldA and the rEvolver festival in June 2021 and by the SummerWorks Festival and World Stage Design in 2022.
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Justine KaterenchukStage and Production Manager of XR performances and eventsJustine (she/her) specializes in Stage and Production Management of XR performances & events. She is currently based in Toronto where she earned her degree in Performance Production & Design. She works remotely and manages shows through a variety of social VR platforms. She loves to explore and uplift digital art. Some VR works she has Stage and Production Managed include Collider (Single Thread Theatre Company), Finding Pandora X (Double Eye Studios), You Should Have Stayed Home (SpiderWebShow Performance) and Skits and Giggles (Double Eye Studios), which premiered at the Raindance Festival this past fall.
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Jake RunecklesXR Producer for Single Thread TheatreJake (they/them) is the XR Producer for Single Thread, and has produced ColliderVR, PXR2021 and PXR2022. They trained in producing at Theatre by the Bay’s Indie Producer’s Co-op in 2017. Jake is also an actor and musician, having trained at George Brown Theatre School, the Birmingham Conservatory for Classical Theatre, and studied with Grace Scott through the Royal Conservatory of Music. In 2021, Jake partook in Musical Stage Company’s Noteworthy Cohort as a composer and lyricist. Jake has worked as an actor for two seasons at the Stratford Festival, has participated as a playwright for Cahoots Theatre’s Hot House Unit, and collaborated with Young People’s Theatre, Clay and Paper Theatre, and the Toronto Fringe. Selected acting credits include The Neverending Story, Henry VIII (Stratford Festival); I and You (Outlook Theatre); The Secret Garden (Young People’s Theatre).
