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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Go Behind the Scenes of the Immersive Technology of Here Lies Love With David Byrne and the Designers
Playbill: Here Lies Love, the disco musical about Filipino First Lady Imelda Marcos, immerses audiences into a karaoke club with groundbreaking set, lighting, and sound design, all set to a score by Grammy, Tony, and Oscar winner David Byrne and Grammy winner Fatboy Slim.
The new technology used in the L- ISA sound experience sounds very interesting and something that I would love to see (or I guess hear) in person. There has been a movement in the past few years to bring theatre into the audience and make it more of an immersive experience. Some example of this include Natasha Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 having tables and seats on the stage, Oklahoma being done in the round and even Once having a fully functioning bar that the audience can partake in. I wonder if this show will go on tour and how that would work. That design team would need to fully reinvent the way that the audience experience the show since I don’t see a way for a show to travel and set up that many speaker in a touring house given the limited time that they have to pull off a show in a new city.
"Here Lies Love" seems like a captivating blend of disco-pop and political commentary, reminding me somewhat of a contemporary twist on "Evita." It's fascinating how theater can evolve and adapt to address pressing issues. It demonstrates the power of the medium to communicate important messages while entertaining the audience. The idea of pushing the boundaries of theater is crucial. Art has a responsibility to be controversial and thought-provoking, challenging the status quo. We should encourage more productions that tackle pressing global issues in unique and engaging ways. It's through such creative expression that we can inspire change and foster meaningful conversations. The line you mentioned, "we are all born as regular human beings… And then some turn into people who make choices that hurt a lot of people," is poignant. It reflects the complex nature of humanity and the choices we make. Theater has the power to humanize even those who have caused harm, shedding light on their motivations and actions, and forcing us to confront uncomfortable truths. "Here Lies Love" is a testament to the ability of theater to blend entertainment and education, making it a vehicle for societal reflection and change. It's a reminder that art can be a powerful catalyst for awareness and action.
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The new technology used in the L- ISA sound experience sounds very interesting and something that I would love to see (or I guess hear) in person. There has been a movement in the past few years to bring theatre into the audience and make it more of an immersive experience. Some example of this include Natasha Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 having tables and seats on the stage, Oklahoma being done in the round and even Once having a fully functioning bar that the audience can partake in. I wonder if this show will go on tour and how that would work. That design team would need to fully reinvent the way that the audience experience the show since I don’t see a way for a show to travel and set up that many speaker in a touring house given the limited time that they have to pull off a show in a new city.
"Here Lies Love" seems like a captivating blend of disco-pop and political commentary, reminding me somewhat of a contemporary twist on "Evita." It's fascinating how theater can evolve and adapt to address pressing issues. It demonstrates the power of the medium to communicate important messages while entertaining the audience. The idea of pushing the boundaries of theater is crucial. Art has a responsibility to be controversial and thought-provoking, challenging the status quo. We should encourage more productions that tackle pressing global issues in unique and engaging ways. It's through such creative expression that we can inspire change and foster meaningful conversations. The line you mentioned, "we are all born as regular human beings… And then some turn into people who make choices that hurt a lot of people," is poignant. It reflects the complex nature of humanity and the choices we make. Theater has the power to humanize even those who have caused harm, shedding light on their motivations and actions, and forcing us to confront uncomfortable truths. "Here Lies Love" is a testament to the ability of theater to blend entertainment and education, making it a vehicle for societal reflection and change. It's a reminder that art can be a powerful catalyst for awareness and action.
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