Collier, along with Dana Custer, Ariella Furman, and Renee Rabenold, co-founded the Vigilance Theater Group, a new addition to the already vibrant Pittsburgh immersive theater scene. Beginning on November 7, the newcomers present their first show, Hollow Moon.
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Immersive theater must be top-notch to be successful, and so far it sounds like Hollow Moon is achieving that. The idea is new to me, but it's very intriguing. You show up for a performance, but you are just as much a part of the show as the actors who have a better idea of what is coming for you. From an actor's perspective this must be a rewarding experience, not only do they have to delve deeply into the character, but they must practice scripted work just as much as improv. Also, the constant audience interaction must be a strange experience, because there isn't a stage separating them anymore. In order for the show to move along, they must all be deeply committed to the story, and the audience needs to want to be there. Because of the limited audience every night, and because of it's interactive quality, the audience needs to be as deeply connected with what is happening all around them, just as much as the actors. If you're looking for an unique theater experience, and also for some more spooks in your life, I would go ahead and try to snag a ticket. Pittsburgh is a living playground of theater, and it's exciting that a new, fresh perspective company gets to add to this culture. I'd be interested to see what other sort of interpretations they end up putting on, and if they'll be able to follow up the success of Hollow Moon, because I can imagine, even with all of their talents, it cannot be easy.
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