FRISCO STORY TIME MACHINE
CIVIC Immersive Production Case Study
On September 5th, October 3rd, and November 5th, Mystic Midway's FRISCO STORY TIME MACHINE brought immersive, interactive theater to Mid Market’s inaugural First Thursday series: UNSTAGED: LIVE ON MARKET STREET and onboard the HOTSY TOTSY F Line streetcar.
A joyful celebration of community and spontaneity, FRISCO STORY TIME MACHINE invited guests to share love letters and meaningful moments on mic, creating a vibrant tapestry of San Francisco’s heart and soul. The day was alive with spontaneous conga lines and playful chaos, all set in motion by the WHEEL OF TIME, spun by Discordia Maestro Prince Xzist, who added his own live foley magic and DJ flair to the mix.
Babraham Lincoln and Shiza Minnelli dazzled as 60s go-go dancers, while Charlie Chaplin, brought to life by Jeffrey Weissman, kept the crowd laughing with his timeless slapstick. Luna Taylor Dyste fluttered by as a whirlwind of butterfly magic, and Coventry and Kuluza delighted with their joyful clowning. Daniel Briggs, Martin Caplan, and Courtney D. Sexton collected and shared heartfelt stories from the crowd, each one honored with Goldfire Story Currency from Emperor Norton.
A special thanks to the Mid Market Arts crew, especially Abra, Rob, and Fernando, for hosting Unstaged: First Thursdays, and to Shannon and Meredith at Building 180 for co-producing and making it all possible. Gratitude also goes to Casting Director Edna Mira Raia, Josh, Skot, and the entire stage crew, as well as the Urban Alchemy team for ensuring a smooth and safe event.
An unforgettable journey through time, story, and spontaneous joy—FRISCO STORY TIME MACHINE captured the magic and spirit of San Francisco in full swing.
