The Intermedia Performance Studio (IPS) is a collaborative initiative housed at the University at Buffalo/State University of New York (UB) including researchers, scientists, and artists from the departments of Media Study, Theatre & Dance, and Computer Science and Engineering. Designed as an experimental performance space, the IPS fosters intermedia experiments in virtual reality and live performance. We are particularly interested in exploring how digital technology and virtual environments can affect interpersonal dynamics (i.e., individual interactions with virtual actors and intelligent agents), as well as the communal relationships that are traditionally a part of live performance. The studio aims to make low-cost virtual reality systems available to local performers and audiences, while also developing new tools to expand the studio as a flexible and dynamic testing ground for the development of new creative projects, equipment, and interfaces.
Projects
- WoyUbu - full production spring 2009, dramatized reading at the 2008 Buffalo Infringement Festival
- Workers of the World - will be showing at the 2008 Buffalo Infringement Festival
- Office Diva - 2007-8
- DIY Diva - 2007
- 365 Days 365 Plays - 2007
- Human Trials - 2006-7
- The Trial The Trail - ongoing
