Innovation · Augmented reality
The stage, extended
AR layers story onto real space—live performers stay human, the world around them grows. We treat it like lighting or sound: only when it deepens emotion.
Snap WebAR lenses
Scan a Snapcode in Snapchat or use Try it to open the hosted lens in your browser (camera on). Swap images and links when you add more lenses.
AR as craft, not flash
Four pillars we use when we bring phones, tablets, or headsets into the room.
Spatial storytelling
Beats and dialogue stay in physical space. AR props, portals, or text float where blocking already lives—so the story has geography.
Set extension
Walls and furniture “continue” in the lens: a hallway, skyline, or memory. Great for small black-box venues with big ideas.
Audience & shared views
Optional second screens so families see what designers intended— or hybrid moments where only part of the house wears AR.
Documentation & reel
We capture flat video of AR-enhanced runs for portfolios and festivals—proof the tech was built with intention.
What students actually do
Sketch a scene in the room. Anchor virtual objects to tape marks. Test occlusion (what hides behind a real chair). Iterate with mentors so the effect reads from the house—not just on a laptop.
Safety, access, consent
Age-appropriate tools, clear opt-in for anyone on camera, and no AR without a grounded rehearsal plan. If a device fails, the show still works—tech is additive, never the only plan.
Why this is your edge
Most youth theaters stop at flats and follow spots. You are pitching a program that understands performance + spatial computing—the same vocabulary as museums, brands, and next-gen media.