Dynamic Theater explores the use of augmented reality (AR) in immersive theater as a platform for digital dance performances. The project presents a locomotion-based experience that allows for full spatial exploration. A large indoor AR theater space was designed to allow users to freely explore the augmented environment. The curated wide-area experience employs various guidance mechanisms to direct users to the main content zones. Results from our 20-person user study show how users experience the performance piece while using a guidance system. The importance of stage layout, guidance system, and dancer placement in immersive theater experiences are highlighted as they cater to user preferences while enhancing the overall reception of digital content in wide-area AR. Observations after working with dancers and choreographers, as well as their experience and feedback are also discussed.

翻译：动态剧场探索了增强现实（AR）在沉浸式剧场中作为数字舞蹈表演平台的应用。该项目提出了一种基于位移的体验模式，支持用户进行完整的空间探索。我们设计了一个大型室内AR剧场空间，允许用户在增强环境中自由探索。经过策划的广域体验采用多种引导机制，将用户导向主要内容区域。通过对20名参与者的用户研究，我们展示了用户在使用引导系统时如何体验表演作品。研究强调了舞台布局、引导系统和舞者位置在沉浸式剧场体验中的重要性，这些要素在适应用户偏好的同时，提升了广域AR中数字内容的整体接受度。此外，本文还讨论了与舞者及编舞家合作后的观察结果，以及他们的经验与反馈。