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The Nest

An Immersive Experience by Scout Expedition Co.
CREATIVE PRODUCER
2019–Present

Surreal, heartbreaking and beautiful. It is art you can walk through.
— NPR
Outstanding Achievement in Connected/Immersive Storytelling
— THEA Award
A dramatic and emotional experience that is utterly unique.
— The Verge
 

A woman named Josie has recently passed away, leaving behind a storage room filled with decades of collected memories and cryptic secrets. Remnants of her entire life are all here in one place - left for you to discover. As a young girl growing up in the 1960s, Josie was gifted a tape recorder and began documenting every part of her life. But in her old age, she has become almost unrecognizable, warped by the tragic events of her past.

The Nest is an intimate, live experience for two audience members at a time, combining elements of immersive theater, narrative video games, serialized podcasts, and escape rooms into a new way to experience a story. Equipped with a flashlight, search through personal effects, explore your surroundings, and listen to audio cassettes to piece together the dramatic narrative of Josie's life.

Written and Directed by:
Jeff Leinenveber & Jarrett Lantz

Creative Producer: Corey Lubowich
Technical Director: Ian Momii
Scenic Designer: Elizabeth Jarrett
Prop Shopper:  Stephanie Pereida
Interactive Designers:  Kyle Gee, Mar Ferreri & Michael Ilardi