Strategies for the Reconciliation of Artistic Intent and Technical Constraints in Mixed Reality Performances

As immersive technologies advance, Mixed Reality Performances (MRP) increasingly integrate them but often face technical challenges that must balance artistic vision and practical constraints. These constraints sometimes lead to unavoidable limitations. The diversity of technologies and artistic goals in MRP prevents a one-size-fits-all solution to such dilemmas. This paper presents a model unifying strategies for addressing compromises between artistic intent and technological feasibility. Using reflexive thematic analysis of a performance-led case study, interviews, and independent case studies, we identify recurring strategies in Mixed Reality experiences with varying constraints. These strategies fall on an axis based on the audience's awareness of limitations and are categorized into five approaches: Avoid, Disguise, Tolerate, Integrate, or Leverage. We argue that this framework helps designers better navigate the limitations inherent in creating MRPs, offering practical pathways to align technological capabilities with creative objectives.