The Encyclopedia of Interactive Performance

When you identify fictional locations with details and titles, they feel more real. “Home” is generic. “Condo” adds detail. “The condo at Glenwood Estates” conjures up the feel of a real location.

Imagined objects also feel more real when you include details and brand names. “Your car” could be anything, but “your ‘63 Corvette Sting Ray” paints a vivid picture.

Sometimes, it’s awkward to name a location or object. It feels like doing bad exposition. You can get around this issue by making an observation or expressing a point of view.

“How do you find your way around this customs warehouse? It’s like a maze in here.”

Name with details, titles, and brands. When locations and objects are clearly defined in the imagination, there’s more to play with in the scene.