Today, we are taking a moment to look back on some of AMT Lab’s most notable content that discusses innovation at the intersection of technology and theatre.
Streaming
Theatrical Livestreaming: Fostering The Next Generation Of TheatreMakers: Technology Manager Andrew Wolverton gives an extensive overview of what the future of theatre will look like through live streaming, its benefits, and a data-driven analysis of how live streaming is an increasingly popular market that the world of theatre has yet to take advantage of.
Beyond Livestreaming: Remote Theatre Attendance Through Virtual Reality (VR): This article, written by Jenny Wallisch explores how VR can be used to reach audiences who have difficulty going to the theatre and how it serves to expand audiences. Wallisch also presents examples how VR is successful elsewhere in the arts.
Guidelines For Using Aggregate Streaming Platforms For Performing Arts Content: Former Technology Manager Elizabeth Crittenden breaks down the landscape of streaming and an extensive breakdown of trends and consideration of streaming in the performing arts. To conclude, she lists considerations and gives tangible steps for organizations who have yet to delve into the world of streaming.
AR & VR
Playing With Reality In The Performing Arts: AR, VR, And MR: Author Lucy Mattout discusses how organizations are using immersive theatre through AR, VR, and MR to target new audiences and expand the accessibility of the performance experience to those who are unable to attend live.
Management & Production
How 3D Printing Is Building Itself Into Theatre: Author Katie Remark takes a unique look at what integrating technology into theatre means. Remark discusses the growing role of 3D printing in set production and how its use is beginning to be integrated into university curriculums across the globe.
Examining Digital Collaboration In Theatre Production Processes: Sara Bogomolny presents how digital collaboration is theatre is highly beneficial, explaining where in the administration process it can be used, as well as noting specific services that have proved to be useful for theatrical organizations.