#noproscenium

[rgf-wallsplus]

Set design for Merce Cunningham’s “Suite for Five," presented by Zephyr Dance (Oct 19-22, 2023, in Chicago), curated by SITE/less co-directors Michelle Kranicke and David Sundry with Paige Cunningham-Caldarella. SITE/less aims to rethink the connection between movement and architecture and deepen the relationship between the viewer and the venue, inviting viewers within inches of dancers with an architectural platform installation that reflects the team's "ongoing critique of the proscenium stage presentation style that positions the audience as the fourth wall.” Sundry explains that “The current stacked platform construction allows the audience to change their proximity and views of the work at will throughout the evening. The immersive, radial nature of the SITE/less space expands upon Cunningham’s idea of there being many points that could be considered the ‘front’ of the dance.” Photo: Padgett & Co., via Newcity Stage.

Press release: https://zephyrdance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Zephyr-Cunningham-release.pdf

[terenceleclere]

💙🗝 The great thing about performing in virtual shows is you can go cry right when you’re done (“off camera”), and you’re already home and no one needs to know 😭 it’s great. These virtual shows (all of these many wonderful virtual shows this year) have all been beautiful, because of now, because of what is happening in the world, because things are tough and here we are: playing roles to dispel the fears the inner child carries within. Parents to each other making a game out of tough times. I was thinking a similar thought to this effect about how this interactive role play allows opportunities for healing every time I’d perform in an immersive anything, even before when we being in person was still the norm. Now its power in making space for relating (even if just virtually for now) feels more welcome than ever. The opportunity to bring kindness to the world through this work has always been a dream of mine, and this show truly does that. Thank you @kathrynyu and @no_proscenium for your kind words, and congrats to @ladybugandleviathan @meggomyeggo34 @_anniemcg and my love @blairkarlie for making this sweet show. More chances to remember on their way soon 💙🗝 #TPYOF #immersivetheatre #noproscenium (at Novotel Edinburgh Centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJCA7-tJxMX/?igshid=tp30m60n5ogq

[terenceleclere]

🤓 I often do contemplate How any of this came to be.. 🔍 Thank you @ktdidwhatnow & Office Holiday Party Crew for creating a truly meta experience, celebrating the holidays with the ones we work with and love in a truly awkward and appropriately loving fashion. And thank you to my so-much-more-than-just-Easter-eggs, my friends, coworkers, and inspirations @no_proscenium @hauntingnet @thespeakeasysoc @ceaseless_fun @poetrybrothel @snowfridge @abc_interactive @xcloakanddaggerx @darrenbousman & @metaforyou and those others off this wall for an amazing year 🖤 I carry the memories made with you beyond the sights of 2018, and now onto the next, so won’t you please join me?✨ I love you all. Thank you as always for all the opportunities. Looking forward to 2019! #immersivetheatre #eastereggs 🥚#noproscenium #hauntingnet #ceaselessfun #thekansascollection #thespeakeasysociety #xcloakanddaggerx #thepoetrybrothel #abcovell #snowfridge #metaforyou #thankyou #pauliespolymers #pauliespolymersofficechristmasparty #grateful #happyholidays (at Paulie's Polymers Office Holiday Party) https://www.instagram.com/p/Brl1C8FHqb6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wkvgp78k5xpt