Review: Neverland by Epic Immersive by Yelena Blank

Do you remember the first time you heard or read the story of Peter Pan? I know that I must have read it as a kid, but I have no clear memory of that first time. I was probably quite young, and I've read, seen, and heard an enormous number of adaptations and expansions of the story since then. Epic Immersive's newest production, Neverland, is the latest take on this classic tale, one which explores the darker side of the Boy Who Never Grew Up.

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Immersive vs Traditional Theater by Yelena Blank

As an immersive theater enthusiast, I often field questions from friends and family about why I’m so into immersive, and what it even is. This 4-part series is my attempt to answer those questions, at least a little bit. This is part 4, "Immersive vs. Traditional Theater."  You can also read part 1, ("What is Immersive Theater, Anyway"), part 2 ("Why do I Love Immersive Theater So Much?") and part 3 ("“Immersive vs. Other Interactive Theater.")  

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Immersive vs. Other Interactive Theater by Yelena Blank

As an immersive theater enthusiast, I often field questions from friends and family about why I’m so into immersive, and what it even is. This 4-part series is my attempt to answer those questions, at least a little bit. This is part 3, “Immersive vs. Other Interactive Theater."  You can also read part 1, ("What is Immersive Theater, Anyway") and part 2 ("Why do I Love Immersive Theater So Much?").  Look for part 4 (“Immersive vs. Traditional Theater”) next week.

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​​​​​​​Why Do I Love Immersive Theater So Much? by Yelena Blank

As an immersive theater enthusiast, I often field questions from friends and family about why I’m so into immersive, and what it even is. This 4-part series is my attempt to answer those questions, at least a little bit. This is part 2, "Why do I Love Immersive Theater So Much?" You can also read part 1, ("What is Immersive Theater, Anyway").  Look for part 3 (“Immersive vs. Other Interactive Theater”), and part 4 (“Immersive vs. Traditional Theater”) in the next couple of weeks.

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What is Immersive Theater, Anyway? by Yelena Blank

As an immersive theater enthusiast, I often field questions from friends and family about why I’m so into immersive, and what it even is. This 4-part series is my attempt to answer those questions, at least a little bit. This is part 1, “What is Immersive Theater, Anyway?” Look for part 2 (“Why Do I Love Immersive Theater So Much?”), part 3 (“Immersive vs. Other Interactive Theater”), and part 4 (“Immersive vs. Traditional Theater”) in the next few weeks.

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