SKYPE DUET

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Performed live simultaneously in New York and Berlin through Skype, one woman tries to relate and connect to the world around her, using a laptop as the mode in which she communicates; a quest for human connection in the modern world.

The entire performance is through a computer; online choreographies of familiar forums tell the woman’s story, it is even used to reach out to the audience- although they are in the same room.  There is also a computer for the audience, if anyone wants to reach back.  A Skype call gives the audience the opportunity to interact directly and personally connect with New York City and it's people- reaching across continents and time zones to bring two cultures, two strangers together for a unique moment of intimacy through distance and technology.  The piece ends in an ecstatic moment of togetherness, bridging the technological divide and bringing into question our re-evaluated notions of what it means to be connected to one another.  

Touching, funny, and familiar, this piece examines computer-mediated communication and the human need for connection- the evolution of humanity through technology. Through its inventive use of Internet technology, the piece simultaneously comments on its own theme and explores the artistic and personal applications of this technology, as it is more fully integrated into our communications, relationships, lives. This piece is a striking model of what the new form of internet-based performance has to offer.

CREDITS:
Concept & Artistic Production:
Brina Stinehelfer / Per Aspera Productions
Created by:
Brina Stinehelfer, Arlene Chico Lugo, Zoey Martinson, Nikolaus Schneider
Technical Direction:
Nikolaus Schneider
Video:
Agents of Change, Matthias Schöbe

Performed in collaboration with Smoke and Mirrors Collaborative in NYC.

AWARDS:

Winner of the Jury prize at 100° Festival Berlin 2011

DATES:
Past:
26.02.2011        HAU 2 / Berlin, Germany
19-20.04.2011   HAU 3 / Berlin, Germany
03-04.06.2011   Arena Festival / Erlangen, Germany
07.06.2011        Unithea Festival / Frankfurt, Germany
12.11.2011        Kunsthaus Tacheles / Berlin, Germany   
18.11.2011        Kana Theatre / Stettin, Poland

Future:
04.05.2012        Forum Stadtpark / Graz, Austria

14-16.05.2012   Cafe Teatret / Copenhagen, Denmark

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