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Evan Torner @guyintheblackhat.bsky.social · 18h

University of Cincinnati is hiring tenure-track in Games and Animation this cycle. I'm search committee chair and can answer any questions related to the position. Our program is intensive, studio-based, and collaborative, and we welcome industry folks who have MAs/MFAs!

jobs.uc.edu/job/Cincinna...

Assistant Professor, Games and Animation, School of Art, College of DAAP

jobs.uc.edu

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No Proscenium @noproscenium.com · 19h

NEW LISTING

Voidspace Participatory Network

Come for the tasting menu of world class grassroots immersive.

Stay for the chance to grab a drink, connect with a like-minded community, and be part of something really special.

LONDON. Oct. 20th.

everythingimmersive.com/events/voids...

Voidspace Participatory Network

Come for the tasting menu of world class grassroots immersive.

everythingimmersive.com

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Kathryn Yu @kathrynyu.com · 20h

I’ve already been to The Real Unreal so definitely looking at the Radio Tave one!

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Kathryn Yu @kathrynyu.com · 20h

Phenomenaly hits Meow Wolf Grapevine and Houston. Live performances with interactive characters will take place Nov 15-Jan 4.

meowwolf.com/phenomenomaly

Winter Events at Meow Wolf in Houston and Grapevine

An extraordinary cosmic phenomenon is happening this winter at Meow Wolf in Houston and Grapevine. Mysterious new characters, glowing migrations, giant puppets, and hidden secrets waiting to be uncovered.

meowwolf.com

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Kathryn Yu @kathrynyu.com · 20h

Tickets have gone on presale for Netflix House Philadelphia:

www.netflix.com/house/locatio...

Code: PHILLYHOUSE

Netflix House Philadelphia - Netflix House

Netflix House is your chance to step into Netflix. Visit our Philadelphia location to explore, taste, and shop your favorite shows and movies in real life.

www.netflix.com

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Kathryn Yu @kathrynyu.com · 22h

www.latimes.com/entertainment...

Dropout now boasts over one million paid subscribers!

Dropout is the part-internet, part-studio streaming service that built its own comedy ecosystem

After a nimble rebrand, the thriving streaming service Dropout is doubling down on its focus on comedy, expanding into live shows and scripted programming.

www.latimes.com

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Kathryn Yu @kathrynyu.com · 23h

Cute puppets are kidnappers and murderers in one of the best escape rooms in L.A.

www.latimes.com/travel/story/...

Cute puppets are kidnappers and murderers in one of the best escape rooms in L.A.

Though the characters in Appleseed Avenue’s 'Election Day' look fit for 'Sesame Street,' the tone leans more adult and the story unfolds like a live-in video game.

www.latimes.com

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Anna Megill @annamegill.com · 1d

I'm holding a NaNoWriMo event in my narrative discord again this year, and I'm seeking prizes for the winners' raffle. I'm chipping in a book and game, but more prizes are needed. If you have any work (books, games, papers, etc.) you'd be willing to donate, please let me know. Thank you!

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Kathryn Yu @kathrynyu.com · 1d

@drkowert.bsky.social 👀

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Kathryn Yu @kathrynyu.com · 2d

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Bo Thompson @gaudipern.bsky.social · 2d

In honor of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.

They Want Door Physics

🏰meg⚔️ @Birthright Audiobook! @impavid.us · 5d

In honor of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand

I'll go first: Six page commercial lease.

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No Proscenium @noproscenium.com · 4d

NEW LISTING

Dungeons & Dragons: The Immersive Quest

As you navigate the mysterious dungeon, you’ll encounter iconic creatures, face thrilling challenges, and ultimately engage in an epic confrontation.

Dallas. Oct. 15 - Feb. 1.

everythingimmersive.com/events/dunge...

Dungeons & Dragons: The Immersive Quest (Dallas)

Be A Hero. Join The Quest and Save the Realms.

everythingimmersive.com

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UploadVR @uploadvr.com · 5d

Select LA Lakers NBA games will be streamed in Apple Immersive to Apple Vision Pro owners next year, the first-ever live content for the format:

www.uploadvr.com/apple-vision...

Apple Vision Pro Is Getting Live Apple Immersive LA Lakers NBA Games

Select LA Lakers NBA games will be streamed in Apple Immersive to Apple Vision Pro owners next year, the first-ever live content for the format.

www.uploadvr.com

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The Immersive Experience Institute @immersiveexperience.org · 5d

The latest edition of our LinkedIn Newsletter is live with some not-great-news, Bob, out of Denver along with a fresh report from Immersive Arts UK, a LARP exploring a new financial model, and experiential building its own stage at Advertising Week in NYC.

www.linkedin.com/pulse/good-b...

The Good, The Bad, and The Experiential: The Next Stage of Immersive

And we’re back tapping into the conversations shaping the professional world of immersive and experiential art & entertainment..

www.linkedin.com

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No Proscenium @noproscenium.com · 5d

NEW LISTING

The Lady In White

An immersive ghost story set in the historic Octagon House in Irvington. NY.

Through Oct. 18th.

everythingimmersive.com/events/the-l...

The Lady in White

An Immersive Octagon House Ghost Story

everythingimmersive.com

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No Proscenium @noproscenium.com · 5d

If you wanted to eat at ‘The Bear’, now’s your chance.

Just be careful what you wish for!

@kathrynyu.com has The NoPro Review of The Speakeasy Society & Order/Fire Productions' 'Family Meal' which dishes up drama this month and next in LA.

noproscenium.com/my-dinner-wi...

My Dinner With Chef Lear — LA’s Speakeasy Society Dishes Up The Drama With ‘Family Meal’(The NoPro…

If you wanted to eat at ‘The Bear’, now’s your chance. Just be careful what you wish for!

noproscenium.com

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Adrian Hon @adrianhon.bsky.social · 7d

Earlier this year, I interviewed Laura Kröger about Odysseus, one of the most ambitious and technically advanced larps ever made.

Odysseus only ran three times in 2024 because it was entirely volunteer-powered. Afterwards, they debated turning it into a permanent space with paid roles.

And now...

The Collective Ambition Behind Odysseus, a Game-changing Sci-fi Larp

A conversation with lead producer Laura Kröger on the making of Odysseus and what it would take to become a permanent institution.

mssv.net

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Room Escape Artist @roomescapeartist.bsky.social · 6d

David live at the Immersive Experience Network Summit in London

Meet David in London this October.

David live at the Immersive Experience Network Summit in London

Meet David in London this October.

roomescapeartist.com

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No Proscenium @noproscenium.com · 6d

“Fear is sweeter when you let it fester.”

NIGHTCRAWLERS, Berlin’s immersive haunt, is back for 2025 and we caught up with Creative Director Jos Porath to learn what's new for this year's edition.

noproscenium.com/coming-soon-...

COMING SOON: NIGHTCRAWLERS 2025

“Fear is sweeter when you let it fester.” Berlin’s immersive haunt is back for 2025.

noproscenium.com

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Scott Stein 🥑 @scottstein.bsky.social · 6d

Hey, just learned that my story about Epic Universe won an Eddie award. I didn’t even know it was nominated! Here it is. www.cnet.com/tech/my-trip...

My Trip Inside Epic Universe: The Line Between Real and Virtual Blurs Even More

I got an early visit to one of the biggest new theme parks in decades, and it showed us a bit of the future -- for those who can afford it.

www.cnet.com

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Kathryn Yu @kathrynyu.com · 6d

DCPA Off-Center Ends Development of New Immersive Theater: The announcement came with another blow: Charlie Miller, Off-Center's co-founder, executive director and curator, will leave the organization in March after seventeen years.

www.westword.com/arts-culture...

DCPA Off-Center Ends Development of New Immersive Theater

The announcement came with another blow: Charlie Miller, Off-Center’s co-founder, executive director and curator, will leave the organization in March after seventeen years.

www.westword.com

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Toksvig @toksvig.bsky.social · 7d

The Fairytale Library
20th Oct 2025 @ 2pm-6pm in person, London - FREE

The next in-person gathering of fairytales is at VPN interactive arts fest. Info - voidspacezine.com/12086-2/

Library - jenifertoksvig.substack.com/s/fairytale-...

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No Proscenium @noproscenium.com · 7d

NEW LISTING

Majestic Repertory Theatre presents Empanada Loca,
inspired by the legend of Sweeney Todd.

Las Vegas. Through Oct. 21.

everythingimmersive.com/events/empan...

Empanada Loca

Inspired by the legend of Sweeney Todd

everythingimmersive.com

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No Proscenium @noproscenium.com · 7d

It's simply not Spooky Season in #Chicago without the latest entry from Rough House Puppet Arts' yearly haunt experience, which is why our latest Coming Soon puts the spotlight on House of the Exquisite Corpse V: Blood & Puppets.

noproscenium.com/coming-soon-...

Coming Soon: House of the Exquisite Corpse V: Blood & Puppets

It’s simply not Spooky Season in Chicago without the latest entry from Rough House Puppet Arts’ yearly haunt experience

noproscenium.com

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Kathryn Yu @kathrynyu.com · 8d

Plans for Sphere/John Wick/Interstellar Arc/Horror Unleashed?

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