The intentional and unintentional use of scents have long been implemented in the arts. As an element of design, the use of fragrances may increase audience immersion by engaging the sense of smell through the olfactory receptors, in addition to becoming a tool for the performers. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, most performing companies have been forced to shift the showcasing of work primarily online. Many of the subtle effects produced by both the cast and the design team that one may appreciate in-person are inevitably lost in virtual theatre, falling secondary to the screen. One potential solution for ensuring that digital productions can continue traditions of theatre while considering the safety of guests would be through the utilization of strategically crafted scents that support the performance’s story and the overall direction of the production. In virtual performances, the use of scent can be useful to ground both the audience and performers within the same world by linking the play to old memories or creating new ones. The paper finally looks at ways that this linkage can be utilized in longterm care facilities for the betterment of patients.
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