Immersive play 'The Golem: Storms of the South' thrusts audience into a 19th century interactive experience

Step inside a 19th-century New York marketplace on the last night of Hanukkah for the new play “The Golem: Storms of the South.” A Frankenstein-like creature, the golem comes to battle the tormenting ghosts that have wreaked havoc on this Jewish community. But will the golem help the villagers or create more chaos?

The interactive play was created by Louis Kyper and the Immersive Theater Ensemble, and it will be performed on Thursday, Dec. 22, at the Distillery of Modern Art. Louis Kyper joined “City Lights” to share more about his ensemble’s new production.

Interview highlights follow below.