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PHOBIA Chicago

PHOBIA Chicago

@phobiachicago.bsky.social

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PHOBIA is a new, hopefully annual, hybrid theatrical experience diving into a different phobia each Halloween season. It’s a fully immersive, narrative-driven walkthrough grounded in story, but gamified for your enjoyment! Help by donating on Kickstarter!

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PHOBIA Chicago @phobiachicago.bsky.social · Apr 7

kickstarter didn't kick... more soon!

"Coulro's Trinkets" is Postponed, check back for more soon.

PHOBIA Chicago @phobiachicago.bsky.social · Mar 6

I've shared what, now who & why...

Help #makeithappen, #Donate today! kickstarter.com/projects/gma...

#PHOBIA2025 #CoulrosTrinkets #independantartist #newexperience #live #experience #puzzlesolving #gamified #challenge #Chicago #immersive #theatre #phobia #halloween #horror #nightmare #onstage

PHOBIA Chicago @phobiachicago.bsky.social · Mar 6

...& let your answer decide your fate!

#Donate here to help! kickstarter.com/projects/gma...

#scene7 #PHOBIA2025 #CoulrosTrinkets #digitalstorytelling #live #experience #phobia #halloween #puzzle #challenge #Chicago #Chicagotheatre #immersivetheatre #immersive #theatre #kickstarter #riddle #secret

PHOBIA Chicago @phobiachicago.bsky.social · Mar 4

Consider each #clue carefully...

#scene7 #phobia2025 #CoulrosTrinkets #puzzle #puzzlesolving #challenge #interactivedesign #interactivemedia #phobia #terror #live #immersive #chicago #theatre #challenge

Want to #getinvolved?! www.kickstarter.com/projects/gmaxmaxiniv/phobia-2025-coulros-trinkets

PHOBIA Chicago @phobiachicago.bsky.social · Mar 3

...& work to decipher #Coulro the #Clown's final #puzzle!

#scene7 #phobia2025 #CoulrosTrinkets #immersive #live #puzzlesolving #gamified #interactivedesign #interactivemedia #immersivetheatre #chicago #theatre

#getinvolved?! www.kickstarter.com/projects/gmaxmaxiniv/phobia-2025-coulros-trinkets

PHOBIA Chicago @phobiachicago.bsky.social · Mar 2

Find yourself #face-to-face with #fate...

#scene7 #phobia2025 #CoulrosTrinkets #interactivedesign #interactivemedia #immersivetheatre #phobia #fear #terror #live #halloween #immersive #chicago #theatre

Want to #getinvolved?! www.kickstarter.com/projects/gmaxmaxiniv/phobia-2025-coulros-trinkets

PHOBIA Chicago @phobiachicago.bsky.social · Mar 1

Survive the Maze & make it to The Rain Room...

#helpmakeithappen!
kickstarter.com/projects/gma...

#scene7 #phobia2025 #CoulrosTrinkets #digitalart #immersiveart #immersiveexperience #immersive #art #puzzles #theatre #chicago #fear #terror #haunt #nightmare #live #halloween #design #unknown #scary

PHOBIA Chicago @phobiachicago.bsky.social · Feb 28

...& a message to forestall certain demise.

#Donate to #helpmakeithappen!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gma...

#scene2 #phobia2025 #CoulrosTrinkets #digitalexperience #immersiveexperience #immersiveart #immersive #puzzles #theatre #chicago #terror #haunted #nightmare #live #halloween #digitaldesign

PHOBIA Chicago @phobiachicago.bsky.social · Feb 27

...revealing moments that shaped the future🤡🔪

Help #makeithappen! #Donate!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gma...

#scene2 #phobia2025 #CoulrosTrinkets #digitalart #theatre #chicagotheatre #immersivetheatre #fear #haunted #nightmare #live #halloween #digitaldesign #design #immersive #puzzle #challenge

PHOBIA Chicago @phobiachicago.bsky.social · Feb 26

And then shadows of the past come back to life...

#Donate here to help!
kickstarter.com/projects/gma...

#PHOBIA2025 #CoulrosTrinkets #digitalstorytelling #live #experience #phobia #fear #halloween #foreshadowing #Chicago #Chicagotheatre #immersivetheatre #immersive #theatre #newworks #kickstarter

PHOBIA Chicago @phobiachicago.bsky.social · Feb 25

...that's when the #dark #tale begins.

#Help #makeithappen! www.kickstarter.com/projects/gmaxmaxiniv/phobia-2025-coulros-trinkets

#PHOBIA2025 #CoulrosTrinkets #immersive #storytelling #digital #projections #engaging #design #new #experience #theatre #Chicago #Chicagotheatre #art #puzzle #challenge

PHOBIA Chicago @phobiachicago.bsky.social · Feb 24

When you accept #Coulro's #challenge...

Want to #getinvolved? Check out the #Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/gma...

#immersivetheatre #new #art #puzzle #horror #halloween #scary #Fall2025 #PHOBIA #CoulrosTrinkets #Chicagotheatre #Chicago #gamefied #digital #design #interactive #theatre

PHOBIA Chicago @phobiachicago.bsky.social · Feb 23

That moment the #video breaks free from the #TV...

#scene1 #phobia2025 #CoulrosTrinkets #digitalart #digitalmedia #chicagotheatre #immersivetheatre #phobia #fear #terror #nightmare #live #halloween #fall #digitaldesign #design #immersive

Want to #getinvolved?!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gma...

PHOBIA Chicago @phobiachicago.bsky.social · Feb 22

When a #sketch isn't enough, a #3d #scale #model helps us see the #perspective of the #audience for the #rearprojection #screen! Sound cool? #Help #fund it!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/gma...

#livetheatre #newtheatre #immersivetheatre #theatre #immersive #art #horror #halloween #chicago #fear

Front View of 3D Model

Perspective View of 3D Model Showing Floor

Right Perspective View of 3D Model

PHOBIA Chicago @phobiachicago.bsky.social · Feb 20

#sneakpeak #digital #rendering of #scene #2 - #PHOBIA2025 #CoulrosTrinkets - #Chicago this #Fall

#chicagotheatre #livetheatre #theatre #immersivetheatre #immersive #experience #art #horror #halloween #clowns #phobia #getinvolved

www.kickstarter.com/projects/gmaxmaxiniv/phobia-2025-coulros-trinkets

Scene 2 - Murder Making Memories - Initial Rendering

YouTube video by IV Real Productions

PHOBIA Chicago @phobiachicago.bsky.social · Feb 15

KICKSTARTER IS LIVE!!
If you like any of the following, consider checking it out!

#theatre #art #immersiveexperiences #puzzles #riddles #games #gaming #hauntedhouse #halloween #horror #phobias #scary #stories #artistcreated #independentlyowned #challenges #escaperoom #cosplay #roleplay & more!

PHOBIA 2025: Coulro's Trinkets

New Immersive Storytelling Experience Coming to Chicago! Survive the Thrilling Story Maze, Solve Coulro's Puzzle, & Claim Your Prize!!

www.kickstarter.com

PHOBIA Chicago @phobiachicago.bsky.social · Feb 14

Check out a #sneakpeak at a #sketch turned #rendering for the first scene of #PHOBIA2025 #CoulrosTrinkets coming to #Chicago #Fall2025.

#chicagotheatre #newtheatre #theatre #immersivetheatre #immersive #experience

youtu.be/-UMgecGTW2g

Scene 1: Coulro's Intro - Initial Render

YouTube video by IV Real Productions

PHOBIA Chicago @phobiachicago.bsky.social · Feb 13

Check out the #Trailer for #PHOBIA2025 #CoulrosTrinkets! Coming this #Halloween season to #Chicago.

Kickstarter Starts Saturday, February 15th to help #makeithappen!

phobia 2025 - Coulros Trinkets Trailer

YouTube video by IV Real Productions

PHOBIA Chicago @phobiachicago.bsky.social · Feb 11

Check out the Trailer for PHOBIA 2025: Coulro's Trinkets coming to #Chicago #Fall2025!

#Kickstarter starts Saturday!! Are you ready?!

youtu.be/ra5uQirfOWg

phobia 2025 : Coulro's Trinkets - Kickstarter Video

YouTube video by IV Real Productions

PHOBIA Chicago @phobiachicago.bsky.social · Feb 10

Coming to #Chicago Fall of 2025!! 🤞
Check out the #Kickstarter to help make it happen!!
Kickstarter Running: FEB 15th - APRIL 31st!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/gmaxmaxiniv/phobia-2025-coulros-trinkets

Coming soon: PHOBIA 2025: Coulro's Trinkets

New Immersive Storytelling Experience Coming to Chicago! Survive the Thrilling Story Maze, Solve Coulro's Riddle, & Win Your Prize!!

www.kickstarter.com