Ghost story

Ghost Story is a transdisciplinary collaboration between theatre, dance, computer programming, graphic design and animation to create an innovative augmented performance. The project blends stage performance and augmented reality via a smartphone application to extend the boundaries of theatre.

Ghost Story centres on two sisters who return home after a family tragedy. When the lights are on, the audience can see an entity, a ghostly apparition through the screen of their smartphone. However, in the darkness, it feels like the entity becomes real and stalks the space, so the audience is unnerved and begins to question their perception of a world where they are both digitally and physically immersed. Ghost Story utilises Australian Gothic, classic horror tropes, game system designs, sibling grief and the psychology behind our innate fear of the darkness.

CREATIVE TEAM

Creator Kristen Maloney

Programmer Mark Rowley

Co-Writer Hannah Belanszky

Composer Tess King

Performer Alicia Melonie Jones

Graphic Designer Robin Wilmore

Sound Designer Justin Harrison

Special thanks to Sharnee Tones, Maddy Lewis, Felix Palmerson, Melissa Herburg, Candice Hill, Caitlin Hill, Vikram Shingrani, Kayla Robinson & Nevin Howell

PRESENTATIONS

Ghost Story is part of Metro Arts’ 2020 Creative Development program: https://metroarts.com.au/whats-on/creative-developments/