No Proscenium: Coming Soon — Baron Von Opperbean and the River of Time
April 9, 2026, No Proscenium
We’re honored to be featured by No Proscenium, one of the leading publications covering immersive entertainment and experiential storytelling worldwide.
The interview explores the vision, storytelling philosophy, and immersive design approach behind Baron Von Opperbean & the River of Time, with insights from BVO co-founder Christopher Reyes and CEO Jee Vahn Knight. We’re grateful to the NoPro team for taking the time to dive into the heart of what we’re building on Mud Island.
Feature Highlights
In the feature, No Proscenium describes BVO as:
“Memphis, Tennessee’s own answer to the experiential museum format.”
The article highlights:
BVO’s evolution from the 2020 Quadrant 360 pop-up experience
The transformation of the former Mississippi River Museum into a layered immersive world
The project’s emphasis on cinematic storytelling and worldbuilding
Interactive environments blending physical sets, projection mapping, digital systems, and gameplay
The creative philosophy behind building a “living world” guests can return to and continue exploring
The interview also explores how BVO differs from escape rooms and traditional immersive attractions by focusing on layered narrative discovery rather than a singular linear experience.
“You’re not being entertained. You’re being let in.”