We’re joined by Rob Morgan and Joumana Mourad to discuss the joys and challenges of integrating immersive technology into live contexts - taking a deep dive into the myriad types of available tech ad different scales and exploring how the creative processes involved in creating tech forward immersive experiences inform the relationship between the work and the audience. 

Our Guests:

Rob Morgan (he/him) is a writer, experience designer, digital dramaturg, and founder and Creative Director of London-based AR design studio Playlines. Rob writes and narrative-designs award-winning AR & VR experiences and has helped create story worlds and immersive experiences for some of the world's largest licences, attractions and cultural institutions. He is a pioneer of Mixed Reality theatre, and has collaborated on some of the most critically-acclaimed games in VR and interactive narrative. https://robmorgan.space/

Joumana Mourad is The Bob Lockyer Award for Digital Innovation nominee in 2022. Step into the captivating world curated by Joumana Mourad, where boundaries blur, and innovation reigns supreme. As the Hybrid Performance Curator at Open Online Theatre and the visionary Artistic Director of IJAD, Joumana orchestrates a symphony of dance, science, and technology, transcending conventional norms. She has Transformed traditional theatres into immersive wonderlands, where dancers gracefully descend from ceilings and walls, defying gravity and challenging perceptions. In works like Pas de Cinq, audiences find themselves surrounded by projected water films, becoming integral parts of the performance.

IJAD's global footprint is undeniable, from mesmerizing crowds in Taiwan to captivating audiences across 32 countries with the spellbinding In-Finite Space Part 2. Through commissioned productions and collaborations, Joumana and her team craft authentic narratives that resonate deeply with communities worldwide. At the heart of it all lies Open Online Theatre (OOT), a virtual haven where artists converge, pushing the boundaries of hybrid performance. Joumana's dedication extends beyond the stage, nurturing and mentoring artists through OOT's residency program, ensuring a future where art, technology, and cultural enrichment intertwine seamlessly.

Hosted by Dr Joanna Bucknall and produced by Natalie Scott for the Immersive Experience Network’s, Knowledge Bank. Funded by Arts Council England.

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