The archive recreates the dynamic, multisensory experience of enjoying benshi performance through the synchronization of digitized benshi audio files (with intermittent music accompaniment) and moving images from silent films.

The archive models the theatrical performance aspects of silent movies through virtual reality reconstructions of extinct silent movie theaters.

The archive preserves and charts the constellation of ephemera surrounding benshi performers.

The archive promotes opportunities for contemporary artists to draw on the traditions of benshi through public performances and workshops.

The archive documents the pedagogical possibilities of benshi in today’s classroom.