Inside Information: Ken Cameron's How iRan.

This article examines Ken Cameron's multidisciplinary play How iRan: Three Plays for iPod. Author Patrick Finn argues that Cameron's play uses digital technology to intimately engage with one of Canadian theatre's most essential and intriguing themes: immigration. The play has three paths, each of which can be followed at any point. This creates a unique performance style that addresses how digital technology presents information to users. The play does not separate audience members with digital media; instead, Cameron's audience moves in close physical proximity, and they walk through individual narrative experiences. Cameron uses interviews with Iranian-Canadians with direct immigration and cultural experiences to create personal connections with his material. Designer Anton DeGroot structured installation art pieces at narrative stations to further embed the play with new world information. Iranian-Canadians who decided to remain anonymous because of fear of reprisals against their families for their involvement in Cameron's play have created several of the art stations in this play. This piece connects us with new and historical material through digital innovation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]