Immersive experiences have become a swiftly expanding new form of theater, with creative encounters taking place everywhere from art galleries to escape rooms. A new kind of immersive experience can now unfold over the telephone, with an exclusive audience of one. Candle House Collective produces just such intimate audio experiences in choose-your-own-adventure plays over the phone. Evan Neiden is the founder of Candle House Collective and creator of the plays “Next Time” and “Claws.” Neiden joined “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes via Zoom to explore this fascinating frontier of immersive theater.
Interview highlights:
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