Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Take a look at the exciting project brief for #g4c2023, which showcases Joan of the City, a unique multimedia opera that utilizes AR/mixed reality to share the story of a modern-day Joan of Arc. Joan is a young woman who finds herself homeless due to her overwhelming visions. The spirits of the city call out to her, urging her to save it from the occupying forces of greed and corruption. With AR technology, audiences can experience Joan's visions and accompany her on her quest. Co-creator and Director Kristin Marting explains how the creative team worked inclusively with women residing in shelters to create the libretto of the opera. She also highlights how AR technology can be a powerful storytelling tool that promotes empathy for the unhoused.
Speakers:
- Kristin Marting, director and creative producer of Hyper Performance.
Take a look at the exciting project brief for #g4c2023, which showcases Joan of the City, a unique multimedia opera that utilizes AR/mixed reality to share the story of a modern-day Joan of Arc. Joan is a young woman who finds herself homeless due to her overwhelming visions. The spirits of the city call out to her, urging her to save it from the occupying forces of greed and corruption. With AR technology, audiences can experience Joan's visions and accompany her on her quest. Co-creator and Director Kristin Marting explains how the creative team worked inclusively with women residing in shelters to create the libretto of the opera. She also highlights how AR technology can be a powerful storytelling tool that promotes empathy for the unhoused.
Speakers:
- Kristin Marting, director and creative producer of Hyper Performance.
