Studio M.A.R.S. Production

Speculum Maius — A Studio M.A.R.S. Production

Speculum Maius is a live VR interactive performance staged within an opera, and at the same time a live opera performance unfolding inside VR. It is presented here as the first-ever live VR participatory performance in a live opera, conceived to redefine what “Immersive Theater” means in opera.

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Speculum Maius, a Studio M.A.R.S. production
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About the Production

Speculum Maius is a Studio M.A.R.S. Production, staged as a live VR interactive performance inside of an opera — and, in turn, a live opera performance inside of VR. This page describes it as the first-ever live VR participatory performance in a live opera, created to redefine ‘Immersive Theater’ in opera.

Further details about the production are available through Studio M.A.R.S.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Speculum Maius?
Speculum Maius is a Studio M.A.R.S. Production described on this page as a live VR interactive performance inside of an opera — and a live opera performance inside of VR.
What makes it different from a traditional opera?
According to the page, it is the first-ever live VR participatory performance in a live opera, created to redefine ‘Immersive Theater’ in opera.
Is the audience a participant or a spectator?
The production is described as participatory, placing the live VR experience inside the opera performance itself.
Where can I find more information about Studio M.A.R.S. Production?
More information is available at thestudiomars.com, linked from this page.
How does this project relate to Festival Mars?
Studio M.A.R.S. Production is listed under the Projects section of the Festival Mars site, alongside M.A.R.S. The Labyrinth and the M.A.R.S. Creature Collective Forum 2019.

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