NYを熱狂させた“観客を迷い込ませる”体験型シアター『Sleep No More』の裏側、生みの親のPunchdrunk ディレクター・振付師 マキシーン・ドイル氏の制作プロセス【OT in the US】

In this episode of Off Topic, Marcelo Lebre interviews Maxine Doyle, choreographer and director for Punchdrunk, the theater company known for Sleep No More. Doyle discusses her background in contemporary dance, her collaborative process for choreography which focuses on world-building and performer input rather than pre-planned movements, and the evolution of Sleep No More from its initial concept to its various international iterations. She describes the audience experience, emphasizing the intentional disorientation upon entry, the freedom to explore, and the balance between structured performance and individual interpretation. Doyle also touches on the importance of sound and lighting in creating atmosphere, the unique aspects of the Shanghai and Seoul productions, and the design and purpose of one-on-one experiences within the show.