Nine Epson LightScenes Fill Victorian House to Bring the Holiday Tale to Life

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. – Dec. 2, 2020 – As the season of joy approaches and communities around the world look for holiday cheer this year, production company Famous Artists Limited brought together creative minds, musical talent and powerful technology for the world premiere production of "An Immersive Christmas Carol" – a socially safe audio-visual experience in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada from Dec. 8-19. Illuminating the Roedde House Museum, Joel Grinke, an experiential designer and creative director for this project, is using nine Epson LightScene® accent lighting laser projectors to captivate and immerse visitors as they safely walk through Charles Dickens' heartwarming Christmas tale.

With a holiday season that is much different this year, Bill Allman, producer at Famous Artists Limited, and Grinke wanted to create a safe outing that the entire community can enjoy. Talks of the production took place several years back, but Allman and Grinke saw the opportunity to make it happen this year with the help of partners and family members. With original music composed by Matt Grinke and Epson's LightScene laser projectors illuminating the way, guests will experience all the chains clanking, spirits appearing and voices swirling as they witness the shadows of Christmas past, present and future, while feeling as if they are walking in the very slippers of Ebenezer Scrooge.

"This project has been rattling my brain for years and with everything going on this year, Allman and I knew the community needed something like this to raise holiday spirits," said Grinke. "It's been a quick process bringing everything together and one of the biggest wins was when Epson came onboard. At that moment, we knew we could pull this off as the visual and audio aspects are the key components that truly bring Dickens' story to life."

"An Immersive Christmas Carol" will take guests through an innovative audio-visual experience inside the rare Victorian home that belonged to Vancouver's first bookbinder, Gustav Roedde. Without taking away from the charm of the nineteenth century home, the Epson LightScene laser projectors remain hidden with a unique spotlight form-factor, simple installation and 360-degree rotation. Powered by laser technology and the ability to project virtually anywhere, the LightScene projectors deliver bright, vivid images to help immerse guests into Scrooge's journey to becoming a kinder, gentler man.

"We wanted to produce a fun, holiday experience that allows visitors to engage in the story of Scrooge, while staying safe, as we head towards the tail-end of a tough year," said Allman. "It's been encouraging to watch Grinke pull together individuals and partners in a short amount of time to bring it all to life. The Epson projectors are the power behind the illumination of this experience and deliver the captivating visual elements we are looking for."

"It is always inspiring to watch the creative community use projection as a medium to create unique experiences," said Remi Del Mar, product manager, Epson America, Inc. "It is even more heartwarming to see these experiences reinvented during difficult times to bring communities together and the spirit of the season to life. This creative team of holiday heroes has worked hard to deliver inspiring and safe fun this season, and we are happy to work with them as they continue to break the boundaries of possibilities."

"An Immersive Christmas Carol" will take place at the Roedde House Museum in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada from Dec. 8-19. Timed entry tickets will begin at 5 p.m. and are restricted to each visitor's group of no more than five people to promote safety and an intimate experience within Scrooge's world. Epson supported "An Immersive Christmas Carol" by lending the projectors free of charge. For more information and to purchase tickets to the event visit, www.roeddehouse.org. 

About Epson LightScene Accent Lighting Laser Projectors

The Epson LightScene laser projectors converge lighting and display technology to captivate audiences by simultaneously illuminating and projecting on virtually any surface or material, unleashing dynamic, experiential content for digital art, commercial signage and décor applications. Designed to blend in discreetly to any setting – from retail, hospitality and event spaces to showrooms and museums – LightScene offers a sleek, spotlight design with an array of configuration, mounting and programming options. For more information visit www.epson.com/lightscene.

About Famous Artists Limited

This Vancouver-based production company takes its name – with founder Hugh Pickett's blessing – from one of the city's legendary promotion companies. Run by Bill Allman and Associate Producer Kathleen Gibbs, Famous Artists Ltd. has brought, among others, The Glenn Miller Orchestra, The Nylons and Will Millar (of the Irish Rovers) to stages in British Colombia. The company is also the proud presenter of Ruth Nichol and Jeff Hyslop in the touring production of A.R. Gurney's classic play, "Love Letters" and the Christmas musical, "Mrs. Claus' Kitchen", the company's first foray into musical theatre. For more information visit, www.famousartists.ca.

About The Roedde House Museum 

Gustav and Matilda Roedde settled in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in 1888. Gustav became Vancouver's first bookbinder while working for the Vancouver News Advertiser. In 1890 he opened his own bookbinding business and by 1893 built a house in the new West End neighborhood. The Roedde House Preservation Society is dedicated to the preserving, maintaining and enhancing of the Roedde House Museum and to presenting heritage exhibits and programs reflecting the early history of Vancouver for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations. For more information visit, www.roeddehouse.org