The audiovisual horror performance "Subterranean Deception - A Digital Dread" merges reality with digital illusion to explore the challenges and perspectives of queer identities in an alternative sci-fi reality. Inspired by Caitlin Starling's novel "The Luminous Dead," the production delves deeply into the minds and emotions of two queer characters on a caving expedition on an alien planet. In the claustrophobic depths of the cave, the tension is not just from the dangerous surroundings but also from the intense psychological interplay between the characters.
Using cutting-edge tracking technology, the performer’s movements are precisely synchronized with the projected digital backdrop, creating an immersive experience on stage for the first time. This advanced technique allows for an unprecedented portrayal of the characters' emotional and psychological journeys, crafting a dense, atmospheric tension and subtly manipulating the audience’s perception.
The performance breaks new ground in stage art and immersive spatial design, inviting the audience into a visually striking and atmospherically rich world.
The performance is presented in plain English to make it easier for many to understand. However, it does not aim for everyone to fully grasp every detail. Instead, it creates
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The audiovisual horror performance "Subterranean Deception - A Digital Dread" merges reality with digital illusion to explore the challenges and perspectives of queer identities in an alternative sci-fi reality. Inspired by Caitlin Starling's novel "The Luminous Dead," the production delves deeply into the minds and emotions of two queer characters on a caving expedition on an alien planet. In the claustrophobic depths of the cave, the tension is not just from the dangerous surroundings but also from the intense psychological interplay between the characters.
Using cutting-edge tracking technology, the performer’s movements are precisely synchronized with the projected digital backdrop, creating an immersive experience on stage for the first time. This advanced technique allows for an unprecedented portrayal of the characters' emotional and psychological journeys, crafting a dense, atmospheric tension and subtly manipulating the audience’s perception.
The performance breaks new ground in stage art and immersive spatial design, inviting the audience into a visually striking and atmospherically rich world.
The performance is presented in plain English to make it easier for many to understand. However, it does not aim for everyone to fully grasp every detail. Instead, it creates a unique atmospheric experience that operates on multiple levels through its intermedial form. Therefore, no additional translation is provided during the performance.
Dates:
Premiere: October 25, 2024, 8 PM
Performance: October 26, 2024, 8 PM
Queer Theater Collective
The Queer Theater Collective is composed of various queer artists in the performing arts, including performance artists, actors, and digital artists, along with amateur actors from the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. The collective is dedicated to representing and promoting current and future LGBTQIA+ performers, advocating for greater visibility of queer and non-binary narratives and queer_feminist content on stage.
The collective provides a safe space for queer (emerging) performers and young, queer theater enthusiasts to support each other, collaborate artistically, and develop projects together. Inspired by the diversity of queer life, the collective creates artistic and aesthetic scenarios.
Content Notes
The performance features psychological and visual horror that might trigger specific phobias such as trypophobia and apeirophobia. Trypophobia is the fear of tightly clustered patterns or small holes, while apeirophobia is the fear of infinity or endless spaces. Rather than relying on jump scares, the horror unfolds gradually and intensely through the visual environment and the complex emotional interactions between the characters. The performance delves into themes of loss of control, identity, and survival within a futuristic sci-fi context.
Audience members can leave at any time during the performance. They are not involved in the onstage action, and no flashing lights are used.
Recommended age: 14 and up.
Cast & Credits
Created and performed by: Queer Theater Collective
Performers: Noel N., Joyce Sophie Stachelscheid
Stage Play and Production Management: Darbyn Luisa Kalkuhl
Technical Direction & Digital Art: Kevin Clever (Clevereffects)
Sound Design: Francis Siefer, Kevin Clever
Technical Assistance: Markus
www.queerestheater.de
In cooperation with Theater Fletch Bizzel & Digitales Koproduktionslabor Dortmund
Supported by Koordinierungsstelle für LSBTIQ* Stadt Dortmund
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