Synopsis
Through a botched science experiment and a bit of magic a fantastical holiday character appears to a science-minded teen and takes her, her younger brother and her robot friend on a wild, funny and entertaining journey to help her face her fears and gain the confidence she needs to create her dream invention. Through her eyes we see that true holiday magic comes from the love of your friends and family.
Written by Tim Kashani with Music and Lyrics by Pamela Winslow Kashani, WINTER LIGHTS is a live virtual reality holiday musical spectacular.
Set / World Design
As an immersive live experience, audience members journey along with the Winter Lights characters through fantastical worlds custom-designed in AltspaceVR. From a traditional stage setting to a 1980s arcade and a mythical winter-wonderland, each “set” reflects the emotions and lessons of the story. Theatrical lighting and special effects add a bit of wonder as they bring the virtual spaces to life.
Character Design
The characters in WINTER LIGHTS were designed using native AltspaceVR avatars and MREs contrasting naturalistic, modern children with otherworldly, fantastical beings. The “human” characters are grounded in real-world appearance and dress, reflecting their age and heritage while our more fantastical characters transcend time and place.
Sound Design
Triggered sound effects and ambient audio work together to create a layered soundscape that when combined with spatially directed dialog and music, makeup the sound design of WINTER LIGHTS.
Music
The music of WINTER LIGHTS pulls from contemporary Broadway, pop, hip hop and Latin genres to create an energetic and fun vibe. Six musical numbers range from moving ballads to “get stuck in your head” dance tunes that take the listener on an eclectic aural odyssey that highlights the enchanting story.
So Close
Game On
Creative Team
Tim Kashani
BOOK / DIRECTOR
Mitch Hanlon
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Sean Eckerle
AUDIO ENGINEER
Pamela Kashani
MUSIC / LYRICS
Tyler Heaton
LEAD DEVELOPER
Luke Li
DEVELOPER
Christopher Sepulveda
PRODUCER
Rachel Lee
CHARACTER DESIGNER / 3D MODELER
Alex Dault
DEVELOPER
Cast
Ido Gal
MIGUEL
Pamela Winslow Kashani
Q.E.D.
Tyrick Wiltez Jones
JEAN LUC
Ashley Marie Samudio
LUMINA