Uncanniks is an innovative entertainment enterprise poised to disrupt conventional performance paradigms and expand the boundaries of human experience. Our core mission is to unveil new, profound aspects of consciousness and altered states of mind through groundbreaking theatrical presentations and transformative storytelling, branched through non linear narratives. We address a critical void in contemporary culture: the pervasive ‘banalization’ of entertainment and the lack of authentic, boundary-pushing artistic experiences that genuinely challenge perception.
We aim to dismantle the passive observer role inherent in traditional theatrical settings by immersing our audience directly within the narrative space. Our performances forego conventional seating, instead placing the audience in a standing posture where they are engaged with the action. Actors move amongst them, fostering an unparalleled sense of connection and embedded participation. This deliberate design cultivates a more visceral and authentic art experience, simultaneously demystifying and inviting exploration into the possibilities of altered states of mind, thereby liberating individuals from the fear often associated with such consciousness exploration.
The foundational idea behind Uncanniks is rooted in the concept of being “uncanny”—a brave, exploratory stance that shatters conventional structures and societal boundaries. An “uncanny” individual does not fear to delve into the depths of their own mind or to expose themselves to the multifaceted aspects of altered consciousness. This ethos of bold exploration and fearless authenticity is the bedrock of our artistic statement.
Uncanniks embodyies the collaborative synergy of its co-founders. Our team comprises an experienced film writer and director, with a profound background in avant-garde theatre and narrative conceptualization, perfectly complemented by a chemical engineer with a Ph.D. specializing in the creation of bespoke machinery and devices crucial for our immersive theatrical experiences. Both founders share a deep, personal understanding and strong belief in the transformative potential of altered states of mind, providing an authentic and informed foundation for our ventures.
Central to the Uncanniks experience is “The Cathedral,” a pioneering metaphysical machine designed as the ultimate conduit for mind space travel. This is not a venue for reflection or solace, but a precisely engineered final configuration of all theatrical elements: space, scenography, actors, sound, and light. Its singular function, revealed only once the performance commences and the audience is immersed, is to transport consciousness into parallel realities—different dimensions of the mind—akin to voyages beyond Earth. Here, altered states are presented not as metaphors, but as tangible, immersive realities to be traversed. Our ethos is one of relentless exploration, challenging the very limits of sanity and perceived safety, driven by the conviction that we must risk profound journeys into the unknown to forge new pathways for human understanding, lest we face stagnation. “The Cathedral” is the crucible where this bold, existential exploration unfolds, inviting audiences to become active participants in the future of conscious discovery.
