“OLYMPIA”
Conceived by Elisa Rosin and Zach Davidson
Directed by Zach Davidson
Workshop: CalArts, Spring 2015
In Offenbach’s classic opera, The Tales of Hoffman, two inventors build an animatronic doll that is, in their mind, “the perfect woman.” This is their daughter, “Olympia,” who they attempt to sell to the first gentleman who makes an offer, tricking him into believing that Olympia is human.
In April of 2015, Coin & Ghost used the character of Olympia, as well as her famous arias, as the basis for an original, all-female, experimental movement opera — questioning what we know and accept of femininity, image, gender roles, and power.
The sold-out workshop run was presented as a part of the CalArts New Works Festival.
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🕯️👹🕯️
Last weekend, Coin & Ghost was one of eight companies who participated in the Los Angeles Immersive Invitational. Within 48 hours, we received our randomized performance criteria, created an original 12-minute immersive experience, and performed it TWENTY-FOUR TIMES for audiences. 😮💨
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Obviously, Coin & Ghost used that time to create a pantsless murder mystery. The plot twist? Our project, “The Butler Did It,” was named RUNNER UP for the Invitational’s Grand Prize (as voted upon by a panel of immersive theatre and themed entertainment experts)! But as we like to say: we don’t do theatre for the awards — we do it exclusively for the money.
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Absolute pleasure to spend the weekend surrounded by old friends and new, and a massive THANK YOU to @afterhourstheatreco and @immersiveexporg for putting together such a cool event (and inviting us to be a part of it)!
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“THE BUTLER DID IT”
Created and performed by @deandirects, @bukolaogunmola, @dumois, @eshiboski, @jobaciii, @queen.elisa.jasmine, and @reevecreates.
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#Scoobididoo #ForGodsSake #JAccuse!](https://coinandghost.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/439906161_1352644908754127_1638795011858590253_n-320x240.jpg)
![[INSERT PLOT TWIST HERE]
🕯️👹🕯️
Last weekend, Coin & Ghost was one of eight companies who participated in the Los Angeles Immersive Invitational. Within 48 hours, we received our randomized performance criteria, created an original 12-minute immersive experience, and performed it TWENTY-FOUR TIMES for audiences. 😮💨
—
Obviously, Coin & Ghost used that time to create a pantsless murder mystery. The plot twist? Our project, “The Butler Did It,” was named RUNNER UP for the Invitational’s Grand Prize (as voted upon by a panel of immersive theatre and themed entertainment experts)! But as we like to say: we don’t do theatre for the awards — we do it exclusively for the money.
—
Absolute pleasure to spend the weekend surrounded by old friends and new, and a massive THANK YOU to @afterhourstheatreco and @immersiveexporg for putting together such a cool event (and inviting us to be a part of it)!
—
“THE BUTLER DID IT”
Created and performed by @deandirects, @bukolaogunmola, @dumois, @eshiboski, @jobaciii, @queen.elisa.jasmine, and @reevecreates.
—
#Scoobididoo #ForGodsSake #JAccuse!](https://scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/439906161_1352644908754127_1638795011858590253_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=UxjyDkUu6O4Ab5Dj1_-&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfC6wGKnhz5b56-eO0RgyhuquEFXcBkm2RCBl3yQTjph2A&oe=66305B2E)
![[INSERT PLOT TWIST HERE]
🕯️👹🕯️
Last weekend, Coin & Ghost was one of eight companies who participated in the Los Angeles Immersive Invitational. Within 48 hours, we received our randomized performance criteria, created an original 12-minute immersive experience, and performed it TWENTY-FOUR TIMES for audiences. 😮💨
—
Obviously, Coin & Ghost used that time to create a pantsless murder mystery. The plot twist? Our project, “The Butler Did It,” was named RUNNER UP for the Invitational’s Grand Prize (as voted upon by a panel of immersive theatre and themed entertainment experts)! But as we like to say: we don’t do theatre for the awards — we do it exclusively for the money.
—
Absolute pleasure to spend the weekend surrounded by old friends and new, and a massive THANK YOU to @afterhourstheatreco and @immersiveexporg for putting together such a cool event (and inviting us to be a part of it)!
—
“THE BUTLER DID IT”
Created and performed by @deandirects, @bukolaogunmola, @dumois, @eshiboski, @jobaciii, @queen.elisa.jasmine, and @reevecreates.
—
#Scoobididoo #ForGodsSake #JAccuse!](https://scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/439863960_1494100581481897_5833070319284130051_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=xp1DwDY_dfMAb6RB3k1&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfAo59L5KyxGH7vPUiM_Zx-sB-G4VId9vjwZc8Vy5vKNyQ&oe=66304D2A)
![[INSERT PLOT TWIST HERE]
🕯️👹🕯️
Last weekend, Coin & Ghost was one of eight companies who participated in the Los Angeles Immersive Invitational. Within 48 hours, we received our randomized performance criteria, created an original 12-minute immersive experience, and performed it TWENTY-FOUR TIMES for audiences. 😮💨
—
Obviously, Coin & Ghost used that time to create a pantsless murder mystery. The plot twist? Our project, “The Butler Did It,” was named RUNNER UP for the Invitational’s Grand Prize (as voted upon by a panel of immersive theatre and themed entertainment experts)! But as we like to say: we don’t do theatre for the awards — we do it exclusively for the money.
—
Absolute pleasure to spend the weekend surrounded by old friends and new, and a massive THANK YOU to @afterhourstheatreco and @immersiveexporg for putting together such a cool event (and inviting us to be a part of it)!
—
“THE BUTLER DID IT”
Created and performed by @deandirects, @bukolaogunmola, @dumois, @eshiboski, @jobaciii, @queen.elisa.jasmine, and @reevecreates.
—
#Scoobididoo #ForGodsSake #JAccuse!](https://scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/439864887_970105838065444_6946063448306466734_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=0kABPtCX0zEAb450uQ-&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfAXMYSqyLF_fimez7mB_HHJFYaRdH1nNCoRfJW2TtqAtA&oe=663056DA)
![[INSERT PLOT TWIST HERE]
🕯️👹🕯️
Last weekend, Coin & Ghost was one of eight companies who participated in the Los Angeles Immersive Invitational. Within 48 hours, we received our randomized performance criteria, created an original 12-minute immersive experience, and performed it TWENTY-FOUR TIMES for audiences. 😮💨
—
Obviously, Coin & Ghost used that time to create a pantsless murder mystery. The plot twist? Our project, “The Butler Did It,” was named RUNNER UP for the Invitational’s Grand Prize (as voted upon by a panel of immersive theatre and themed entertainment experts)! But as we like to say: we don’t do theatre for the awards — we do it exclusively for the money.
—
Absolute pleasure to spend the weekend surrounded by old friends and new, and a massive THANK YOU to @afterhourstheatreco and @immersiveexporg for putting together such a cool event (and inviting us to be a part of it)!
—
“THE BUTLER DID IT”
Created and performed by @deandirects, @bukolaogunmola, @dumois, @eshiboski, @jobaciii, @queen.elisa.jasmine, and @reevecreates.
—
#Scoobididoo #ForGodsSake #JAccuse!](https://scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/439927971_966667471252838_3770164007794641583_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=2ZsmOIr6s2kAb6Sk7En&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfASMz3i2izHA-Feqbf3wQp_kG-qsa-stJIVSvPKM_0KdQ&oe=66305450)
