Photo ID: A moment from Kinetic Light’s territory. In a futuristic realm, a figure whips wire above his head as vibrant red lightning bolts emerge from his feet, scattering across the landscape. Behind him, angular gates separate dozens of kneeling figures; two flying figures swing through the multicolored swirling sky, trailing lines of barbed wire.
"A disability arts ensemble whose work is made by and for disabled people, [Kinetic Light] has an ethic and aesthetic of access that is exceptionally thoughtful and thorough.”
A fantastical universe of stars surrounds you. Shimmering Agents of the Wire fly overhead. Chilling figures roll toward and under you. Utopic and dystopic all at once, this immersive virtual reality experience envelops the Witness in a disability-centered, accessible universe. This new virtual reality project is a reimagining of Kinetic Light’s stage production Wired, a potent aerial and contemporary dance experience that tells race, gender, and disability stories of barbed wire in the United States.
territory offers encounters with boundaries, cosmic figures, dark forces, partnership, and new worlds. Guardians and Agents confront each other among stars, mist, barriers, wire, and flight — a lush combination of immersive cinematography, dance, animation, visual effects, science fiction, fantasy, and even a touch of horror.
Kinetic Light partnered with award-winning XR company Double Eye Studios and producer/director Kiira Benz to transform live disability arts performance into an accessible VR experience that surrounds the audience in movement, light, vibration, and sound.
Created by: Kinetic Light
Scenography by: Michael Maag
Filmed at Kinetic Light Studio
VR Production by: Double Eye Studios
Directed by: Kiira Benz of Double Eye Studios
Poetry by: Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha
SHOW TIMES
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2026
PORTLAND OVATIONS OFFICE
120 EXCHANGE STREET, PORTLAND
(Entrance is at 400 Congress St.)
RUN TIME
5 – 8 PM
20 minutes, start times rolling
FREE EVENT, RSVP REQUIRED
RESERVATIONS OPEN SEPTEMBER 1
Space is extremely limited
ACCESS SERVICES & SENSORY INFORMATION
ACCESS SERVICES & SENSORY INFORMATION
ASL interpreters will be present throughout this experience. The performance itself features creative captioning.
This program features audio description, haptics, and creative captioning.
If you’re feeling sensitive to…
● themes of oppression
● a sense of confinement
● seeing sharp objects
…this piece might not be for you today
If you’d like to observe others experiencing the piece, join us by viewing a film about the making of the piece in our lobby area, and observing the experience from a safe distance from participants.
While people of all ages have experienced and enjoyed territory, it is intended for mature audiences.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Guests must sign up in advance for this experience
- From 5 – 8 PM sessions begin every 20 minutes
- This experience is entirely through VR headset
- Guests may experience disorientation or motion sickness
ABOUT KINETIC LIGHT
Founded in 2016 by Alice Sheppard, Kinetic Light is an internationally-recognized disability arts organization. Working in the disciplines of art, technology, design, and dance, Kinetic Light creates, performs, and teaches at the nexus of access, queerness, disability, dance, and race. The company is led by disabled artists; disabled artists create, design, and perform the work. KL’s work speaks to and emerges from disability aesthetics and disability culture, and it is connected to the rich traditions and exciting contemporary conversations of disabled artists in all artistic fields.