photo credit: You-Wei Chen
What if you could defeat death? We are living in an age when advancements in cloning and genetic engineering have upended our sense of the natural order. The field of research on de-extinction has shifted from the realm of science fiction to reality. BLUR, co-produced by PHI Studio, Riverbed Theatre, and Onassis Culture, is a poetic exploration of uncertain times, immersing the audience in a sensory labyrinth of simultaneously wondrous and frightening possibilities that seamlessly shift between the virtual and real, fact and fiction. Created by Craig Quintero, Artistic Director of the Taipei-based Riverbed Theatre, and Phoebe Greenberg, Director and founder of Montréal’s PHI Centre, this profoundly original experience engages both live performers and a surreal collage of digital mediums, setting a new standard for XR theater. An official selection in the 2025 Venice Biennale, BLUR is a haunting meditation on hope, loss, and love.
An innovative XR theatre experience, BLUR invites you to embark on a surreal journey between dream and reality, fact and fiction.
CREDITS
Co-produced by PHI Studio, Riverbed Theatre Ltd. and Onassis Culture
Written and directed by Craig Quintero and Phoebe Greenberg
PHI Studio Executive Producers: Coline Delbaere and Julie Tremblay
Riverbed Theatre Executive Producer: Su-Ling Yeh
Onassis Culture Executive Producers: Prodromos Tsiavos
Visual Experience Supervisor: Mélanie Courtinat
The Sheep Woman’s choreography: Edouard Lock
2D Animation of Drowning: Caroline Robert
Music: Yu-Jun Wang
Sound Designer: Chin-Lun Kao
Creative and interactive development: PHI Studio
Software Technical Director: Thomas Azoug
Creative Development: Édouard Lanctôt-Benoît
Technical Artist: Victor Groot
Programming and integration: Aurele Chanal
3D Modeling Assistance: Jérémie Ranc
Technological Direction: Madison Dinelle, Marc-André Nadeau
Technological Assistance: Karina Marquez Caballero
Production Coordinator: Kevan Rahimaly
Immersive Theater Design: Riverbed Theatre
Set Design: Craig Quintero, Carl Johnson
Scenic Painting: Carl Johnson, Chang-Chih Chen, Shiou-Ling Sheng
Stage Technical Consultant: Sammy Lin, Chih-Chen Hsu
Lighting design: Wen-Tse Chen, Tien-Hung Wang
Haptic Effects Control Integration: Hsiang-Ting Teng
Cast:
The mother (on site): Ning Chang, Yu-Hsin Yu and Yu-Ling Wang
The mother (360° films): Ning Chang
The mother (pre-recorded motion capture): Maxine Denis
The son (360° films and volumetric capture): Sia-Jhih Lin
The cloned son (360° films): Chang-Hao Wang and Yu-Chen Chien
Woman who embraced the sheep (360° films ): Shiou-Ling Sheng
Shiou-Ling Sheng (Motion Capture): Gesine Moog
The Big Head (English version): Phoebe Greenberg
The Big Head (Mandarin version): Xin-Qi Chen
The Big Head (Greek version): Eirini Mpountali
The Big Head (French version): Phoebe Greenberg
Scientists (360° films and volumetric capture): Hsiang Lin, Alfonso Lee, Kai-Wen Chuang, Avery Lin, Vanessa Cheng, Mei-Chun Hsiang
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Director Craig Quintero is the Artistic Director of Taipei’s Riverbed Theatre Company. Quintero has written and directed over fifty image-based performances globally. A sculptor and installation artist, he now creates innovative VR experiences, with All That Remains and Over the Rainbow premiering at prestigious international film festivals and winning several notable awards.
Founder and Chief Creative Officer of PHI Phoebe Greenberg is a Jacques Lecoq graduate. Greenberg explored movement techniques and theatre in Europe before returning to Montreal in the ’90s. Her artistic vision and commitment to art and culture led her to founding Diving Horse Creations, DHC/ART Foundation, and PHI Centre. Notably, she produced Next Floor (Denis VIlleneuve) and facilitated the creation of Cochemare (Clyde & Henry).
VENUE NOTES + ACCESSIBILITY
Lincoln Center
The Stanley H Kaplan Penthouse
165 W. 65th Street, New York CityThe Stanley H Kaplan Penthouse is located on the 10th floor of the Rose Building on West 65th Street, between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue. To reach the Rose Building, take the stairs, elevator, or escalator from street level to plaza level, on the north side of the street. Theaters are accessible from the elevators inside the lobby.
By Subway: 1 Train to 66th Street—Lincoln Center
By Bus: M5, M7, M10, M11, M66 and M104 bus lines all stop within one block of the venue.
Venue Access
Accessible to wheelchair users; Accessible restrooms and accessible routes; FM assistive listening devices with headsets and neck loops; Noise-reducing headphones, fidgets and sensory items. Lincoln Center seeks to create a more inclusive experience for audiences by providing a range of accommodations—no request necessary. In addition, we offer an Access Concierge Service to our guests who request additional assistance (please request more than 7 days before the performance). If you require any additional accommodations, please contact access@lincolncenter.org or 212-875-5375.
Content Warnings & Access Notes
BLUR requires use of a full focus VR headset through the majority of the performance. You will be asked to stand and walk around the space throughout the experience.
Appropriate Age Range
Intended for Audiences Age 16 and up
SCHEDULE
Wednesday, January 13
Thursday, January 14
Friday, January 15
Saturday, January 16
Sunday, January 17
Tuesday, January 19
Wednesday, January 20
Thursday, January 21
Friday, January 22
Saturday, January 23
Sunday, January 24
For all dates, showtimes at 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 6pm, 7pm and 8pm
VENUE
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts at The Stanley H Kaplan Penthouse
The Samuel B and David Rose Building
West 65 Street
10th Floor
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