Empire at Sea

Empire At Sea is a solarpunk AR drama that explores contemporary themes of climate change, sustainability, inclusionary vs exclusionary principles, and multicultural communities.

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SYNOPSIS

Empire At Sea is a Solarpunk AR drama about a group of pioneering climate scientists who move to a remote oil rig for their summer sabbatical to attempt to create a sustainable city at sea. Halfway through the summer, the big one hits and wipes out the mainland. Unable to make contact with anyone, they must fend for themselves.

This episodic, interactive drama was commissioned by Lincoln Center and ASU Gammage. It speaks directly to the climate change generation with a thrilling father-daughter story that addresses themes of sustainability, inclusionary vs exclusionary principles, immigration, and multicultural communities. It features a diverse and recognizable cast, including Orlando Jones (American Gods), Ayelet Zurer (Spielberg’s Munich), Geoffrey Arend (Goliath), and Beth Grant (No Country for Old Men).

CAST

ORLANDO JONES
as Gil, Lani’s Father

IMANI JADE POWERS
as Lani

AYELET ZURER
as Bree, Lani’s Mother

GEOFFREY AREND
as Bugs

CHARLENE DEGUZMAN
as Zhi

BETH GRANT
as Gita

MARY CHIEFFO
as Jo

TERRENCE BERNIE HINES
as Gil

JULANNE CHIDI HILL
as Andrea

ROBERT BAKER
as Oscar

GALLERY

TOUR DATES

September 2 - 12, 2026

Venice Bienniale

Venice, Italy

January 13 - 24, 2027

Lincoln Center

New York, NY

March 10 - 21, 2027

Tempe Center for the Arts

Tempe, AZ