
Ep. 54 - VR Theatre Goes to the Emmys with Ferryman Collective
In this episode of Dr. VR , I sit down with Ferryman Collective co-founders Stephen Butchko and Deirdre Lyons to discuss the journey that led to their Emmy-nominated production, Uncanny Alley: A New Day , a live cyberpunk VR theatre experience created in collaboration with Rick Treweek and Virtual Worlds Company. We look back at Ferryman’s evolution from its early experiments in social VR to internationally recognized productions, and explore how human connection, embodiment, improvisation, and audience participation have shaped their approach to immersive storytelling. Most importantly, we discuss what the Emmy nomination means, not only for Ferryman Collective, but for live VR theatre as an emerging artistic medium. Can recognition from the Television Academy help immersive performance reach a wider audience? What happens when an independent, creator-led VR production stands alongside major entertainment companies? And could this moment signal a broader shift in how we define television, theatre, gaming, and interactive storytelling? 🎮 Get 15% the ELO Vagabond: ambassador.eloesports.com/doctorvr15











