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Core Perspective - The immersive garden performance "Theater of the Elderly" is set against the backdrop of the Shanghai Merchant Guild in the late Qing Dynasty, utilizing a dual narrative structure to explore themes of tradition versus change, ideals versus reality, and gender versus identity [1][2] Group 1: Production Details - "Theater of the Elderly" will be staged at the Shanghai Merchant Guild, a historical building over 300 years old, using its ancient theater and courtyard to transport audiences back to late 19th-century Shanghai [2][4] - The production is a collaboration between Shanghai Theatre Academy, Shanghai Huangpu Cultural Tourism Group, and a cultural media company, featuring a talented creative team led by director Gao Ruijia and playwright Fu Lei [2][3] Group 2: Technological Integration - The show incorporates modern digital media technology into classical architecture, allowing for time-travel experiences through stage design and projection technology [3] - An AI costume interaction machine will enable audience members to scan their appearance and generate period costumes, enhancing the immersive experience [3] Group 3: Audience Engagement - The performance breaks traditional audience engagement norms by assigning viewers dual identities as "theater troupe" and "merchant guild," leading to distinct experiences within the performance space [3] - The audience will be guided through different areas of the Merchant Guild, allowing them to appreciate the historical architecture while engaging with the narrative [3][4]