Misaki 404

An immersive VR experience, exploring live theatre, cinematography, cyberspace and the role of an online spectator. Travel to a sci-fi future inspired by the present.

In the year 2048 a tragedy hit the human race, forcing everybody to isolate themselves in their homes. Physical human interaction is not possible any more. Remembering times before that, John, a self-taught scientist/hacker, decides to use modern bioprinting technology to print an actual human being. While he advertises his project to the online community as an inevitable step in human development, the girl he created becomes increasingly unhappy with her situation.

Simultaneously, John is hiding from the agency, who wants to steal his codes. Little does he know that the agency has been watching him all this time.

Misaki 404 was made possible by Grand4, Grand Theatre's development space, to explore the boundaries of live and digital performing arts. Work with online theatre and experimental technical applications, looking for new theatre experiences. I started this project with Ana Bob, a filmmaker and cinematographer. Together we wanted to explore how our disciplines can blend together. The final result took place in three different spaces. The live film set, the theatre stage with our live audience and the meta space where all elements came together.

Concept and execution Sasha Schewelew

Directing Sasha Schewelew

Creative Producer Sasha Schewelew

Cinematography Ana Bob

3D design Erick Schoonbeek, Pan Vanitcharoenthum

Writing Maciej Tyrakowski

Script Editor Laura Green

Music Elena Kostova

VR game development Happy Ship

Cast Ana Bob, Maciej Tyrakowski

With the support of: Els van Raaij, Michael Alexsandrovsky, Andre Pronk, Minerva art academy and Grand4

Premiered: 14.07.2022 at Grand Theatre