Harold Herman Lab Theatre
2:30PM
Does identity exist without the act of performance? Can conviction be found solely within one’s self without extrinsic execution? These are few of the questions that will be explored through an interdisciplinary film, in which a related narrative will be delivered by actors, further amplified and abstracted through dancers, with original sound provided by musicians. Whether we recognize it or not, it’s innate for us to perform; there are inherent changes in our presentation and even character, depending on our environment. As artists, we welcome and indulge in performance, transforming into whoever we want the audience to see; however, what happens when we exit the stage? As we occupy our most vulnerable states and spaces, is there an invisible audience that looms? Seldom in this age are we truly left alone with technology providing a medium for persuasive algorithms, instantaneous, yet implicit audiences, and constant perception. This project will investigate such concepts by portraying various relationships, and how an invisible audience influences individuals’ feelings, choices, and interactions; an imaginary source that has real implications. Even in times of rest, there remains an active practice of our craft, even by those who aren’t entertainers. Can we ever close the curtain?
5–15 minutes
Kylie Johnson, project leader
Jenna Eckenrod
Lily Hemingway
Shriya Bharadwaz