Miami, May 30, 2025 – Two of Miami’s visionary cultural institutions — Live Arts Miami, produced by Miami Dade College (MDC), and Juggerknot Theatre Company — are joining forces to launch the Miami Immersive Intensive (MII), a four-day convening of creators, performers and producers pushing the boundaries of performance, storytelling and audience experience.
Taking place on June 26–29 at The Idea Center at MDC, and other venues in Downtown Miami, the Miami Immersive Intensive will feature hands-on workshops, panels and curated outings led by local, national and international leaders in the immersive arts, which places the viewer at the center of the experience.
The event will feature keynote speaker and workshop leader MiKhael Tara Garver, founder of Culture House Immersive and director of Disney’s groundbreaking Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser experience; a livestreamed session with Punchdrunk Senior Producer Lauren Storr exploring the craft of producing large-scale immersive experiences from Sleep No More to their latest work, Viola’s Room and Alexandra Renzo, creative director at Meow Wolf, will lead a workshop on collective creativity and immersive world-making. Other featured artists and facilitators include France Luce Benson, playwright for Miami Bus Stop Stories, Tanya Bravo, producer of Miami Motel Stories, choreographers Octavio Campos and Pioneer Winter and the French transmedia collective Le Clair Obscur leading a workshop in Transmedia Storytelling and interactive technologies. Le Clair’s performance “Drift” (presented by FilmGate Miami at the Frost Museum of Science) is one of two featured immersive outings for participants. The program will close with a keynote by Natasha Tsakos, who is pioneering live performance in microgravity environments.
Live Arts Miami and Juggerknot Theatre have long been at the forefront of the city’s immersive evolution — from Juggerknot’s groundbreaking Miami Motel Stories series to Live Arts Miami’s ongoing dedication to boundary-pushing performance. Through this partnership, they are establishing a new platform for learning, exchange and creative development—one rooted in Miami’s vibrant artistic community and global in its vision.
“Live Arts Miami has long championed performance that connects, challenges, and reinvents,” said Kathryn Garcia, Executive Director of Live Arts Miami. “This intensive is a way to honor the extraordinary immersive work that’s already happening in Miami while welcoming a new generation of creators into conversation with leading voices from around the world.”
Designed for artists, curators, producers and performers at all levels, MII blends practical training with expansive thinking. The schedule includes hands-on workshops, panels, roundtable dinners with local creators, interactive technology experiences, and deep dives into the logistics, aesthetics, and ethics of immersive work. From movement-based storytelling and transmedia performance to site-specific choreography and virtual reality encounters, the program reflects the many forms and futures of immersive art.
“For far too long, Miami artists have had to look beyond their own city for the training and opportunities they need to grow. We’re changing that,” said Tanya Bravo, Founder of Juggerknot Theatre Company. “Our goal is to establish Miami as a national hub for immersive storytelling, while building lasting support networks for emerging and mid-career artists. At Juggerknot, we’ve always believed in using performance to transform spaces and perspectives. With MII, we’re opening up our city as a canvas for new ideas, new artists, and new possibilities.”
MII is both an educational event and a platform to spark collaboration, expand creative toolkits, and empower Miami’s arts ecosystem. Whether you’re an artist exploring immersive forms for the first time or a seasoned creator looking to deepen your practice, the Miami Immersive Intensive offers a rare opportunity to learn, engage, and build lasting connections.
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Guest Artist bios: https://www.miamiimmersiveintensive.com/guests
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About Juggerknot Theatre Company
Founded in 1998, Juggerknot Theatre Company is a Miami-based company known for its pioneering immersive and site-specific work. From the acclaimed Miami Motel Stories to new projects that bring theater into unexpected spaces, Juggerknot develops work that is experiential, intimate, and rooted in place—amplifying local voices while pushing the form forward.
About Live Arts Miami
Live Arts Miami is a trailblazing performing arts organization dedicated to presenting bold, innovative works that inspire and connect our community. Through transformative performances, educational programs, and artist support, we empower creativity and celebrate the power of live art. Rooted in Miami’s vibrant culture, we bring diverse voices and perspectives to the forefront, enriching the city’s cultural landscape. To learn more, visit www.liveartsmiami.org.