Patrick Mclean

Oct 14, 2024 | noproscenium.com | Patrick Mclean

Outer space stretches out in every direction above me, its infinite scope staggering. Music swells around me from otherworldly plants in bloom. Something soft rubs up against my leg. I look down at my cat who's oblivious to the floating robot hovering above him. "In a moment, my star cat," I tell Lynx before looking up again.

Nov 14, 2023 | noproscenium.com | Patrick Mclean

Denver, London, Online, Tokyo, Toronto. SIX REVIEWS. For those still reeling from Sleep No More's closure announcement or concerned about the general state of immersive, this week's Review Rundown is a testament to the strength, tenacity, and vitality of our industry.

Sep 22, 2023 | roobla.com | Dan Green |Thomas Salmon |Derek Eppinger |Patrick Mclean

It’s been the best part of a year since yours truly discovered his hidden culture vulture during a Boxing Night performance of Tchaikovsky‘s The Nutcracker at the Hungarian Opera House. With Napoli firmly in my sights, what better country than Italy to take things a step further with a night at the opera? Now it was Puccini’s turn to dazzle with Madame Butterfly, and I could hardly wait.

Aug 14, 2023 | noproscenium.com | Patrick Mclean

No Proscenium: What does "immersive" mean to you, and what terms do you use when talking about your own work? Jennine Willett: 'Immersive' can have so many meanings. I use it to describe what the audience can expect-that they will share space with performers without a fourth wall, they'll move through the performance physically with some degree of agency, and stories will wrap around them (360 degrees) and include them in various ways.

Aug 10, 2023 | noproscenium.com | Patrick Mclean

This week No Proscenium is brought to you by SEE TICKETS, which has proudly supported thousands of clients across the globe in areas as diverse as historic attractions like Stonehenge, immersive theater like The Burnt City, and important cultural touchstones like LA Pride. Nestled between the Chicago River and Edens Expressway on the northside of Chicago sits Albany Park.