March 12 - 20, 2027
starting at $23

Step into a world where storytelling, technology, and imagination collide. Empire at Sea is an extraordinary AR/VR experience - an interactive journey that places you inside a cinematic future.

The story begins on a floating ocean scientific community after the fall of the mainland. Unable to make contact with anyone, survivors must fend for themselves. Five years later, a mysterious boat appears. The drama centers on whether our group should allow the strangers aboard or repel them by force. Through holographic characters, breathtaking environments, and group driven choices, you don’t just watch the narrative … you help shape it.

Perfect for fans of immersive theatre, gamers, sci fi dreamers, innovators, and anyone hungry for an experience you can’t get anywhere else, Empire at Sea blends emotional storytelling with cutting edge tech to deliver a one-of-a-kind adventure.

It is directed by award-winning director and interactive artist Peter Flaherty and is a co-presentation with the ASU Gammage Beyond Series and co-commissioned by The Lincoln Center for the Arts and ASU Gammage. If you want to be among the first to witness the future of interactive storytelling - this is the experience!