Artist References

“MEƎM: A STORY BALLET ABOUT THE INTERNET” by Ryan McNamara (2015)

  Ryan McNamara’s MEƎM was an experiment in expanded dance and theatre as a Performa commission at the Kitchen, NYC.  The audience was seated in chairs outfitted with casters which were rolled around different pockets of the theatre in a choreographed fashion, where they were

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“MEƎM: A STORY BALLET ABOUT THE INTERNET” by Ryan McNamara (2015)

  Ryan McNamara’s MEƎM was an experiment in expanded dance and theatre as a Performa commission at the Kitchen, NYC.  The audience was seated in chairs outfitted with casters which were rolled around different pockets of the theatre in a choreographed fashion, where they were

/ mrpillis

“MR-808” by MORITZ SIMON GEIST (2012)

  The MR-808 is a larger than life physical and robotic recreation of the classic 1980s electronic drum machine the TR-808. Instead of each drum sound being created by a digital sound chip, the MR-808 uses real physical drums that are

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“MR-808” by MORITZ SIMON GEIST (2012)

  The MR-808 is a larger than life physical and robotic recreation of the classic 1980s electronic drum machine the TR-808. Instead of each drum sound being created by a digital sound chip, the MR-808 uses real physical drums that are

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“#NOWSEETHIS” by Kevin Ramser (2015)

Live visuals for Juliana Huxtable’s DJ set at the Carnegie Museum of Art. The visuals featured live camera feeds embedded in virtual environments navigated live and projected behind the performer.  

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“#NOWSEETHIS” by Kevin Ramser (2015)

Live visuals for Juliana Huxtable’s DJ set at the Carnegie Museum of Art. The visuals featured live camera feeds embedded in virtual environments navigated live and projected behind the performer.  

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“Roman Tragedies” Dir. Ivo Van Hove (2012)

Ivo Van Hove’s “Roman Tragedies” is a six-hour epic consisting of three plays performed back to back and updated to the era of the 24-hour news cycle. “Political life is a non-stop event,” says Van Hove. “Decisions that change your life

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“Roman Tragedies” Dir. Ivo Van Hove (2012)

Ivo Van Hove’s “Roman Tragedies” is a six-hour epic consisting of three plays performed back to back and updated to the era of the 24-hour news cycle. “Political life is a non-stop event,” says Van Hove. “Decisions that change your life

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“If I Felt Alone, I Was Close: Part III” by Audra Wist (2012)

“If I Felt Alone, I Was Close: Part III” (2012) is the third in a series of three documented performances by Audra Wist. The series consists of the artist performing lip syncs to songs from her adolescence, and always in the midst

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“If I Felt Alone, I Was Close: Part III” by Audra Wist (2012)

“If I Felt Alone, I Was Close: Part III” (2012) is the third in a series of three documented performances by Audra Wist. The series consists of the artist performing lip syncs to songs from her adolescence, and always in the midst

/ kramser

“Sanctum” by Juan Pampin and Michael McCrea (2013)

This work explores social media and physical space. The technology used allows audio to be projected towards a moving target; people can be in the same space and have totally different experience. For each viewer, the experienced is customized. The

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“Sanctum” by Juan Pampin and Michael McCrea (2013)

This work explores social media and physical space. The technology used allows audio to be projected towards a moving target; people can be in the same space and have totally different experience. For each viewer, the experienced is customized. The

/ aiott

“Blind Sculpture” by Gelitin (2010)

The performers/creators were blindfolded for the entirety of the show. They created sculptures by having assistants who delivered supplies and then helped them make the sculptures. These assistants included prominent artists such as Amy Silman and David Lachapelle. The work space was surrounded by bleachers where the audience sat and observed the process

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“Blind Sculpture” by Gelitin (2010)

The performers/creators were blindfolded for the entirety of the show. They created sculptures by having assistants who delivered supplies and then helped them make the sculptures. These assistants included prominent artists such as Amy Silman and David Lachapelle. The work space was surrounded by bleachers where the audience sat and observed the process

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“YOUARENOWHERE” by Andrew Schneider (2015)

YOUARENOWHERE is a performance piece focusing on the topics of quantum mechanics, time, parallel universes, and identity. Performed almost entirely by Schneider, the piece is notable for its integration of LED lighting, pre-recorded sound, live sound, and (to a lesser

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“YOUARENOWHERE” by Andrew Schneider (2015)

YOUARENOWHERE is a performance piece focusing on the topics of quantum mechanics, time, parallel universes, and identity. Performed almost entirely by Schneider, the piece is notable for its integration of LED lighting, pre-recorded sound, live sound, and (to a lesser

/ bgansky

“Invisible Cities” by Christopher Cerrone of The Industry (2014)

Presented by The Industry opera company and the L.A. Dance Project. Invisible Cities, adapted from the Italo Calvino novel, was performed in downtown LA’s Union Station train station amidst commuters, skateboarders and vagrants. The orchestra performed from a separate wing of the station and the performers and audience members listened to the music through headphones.

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“Invisible Cities” by Christopher Cerrone of The Industry (2014)

Presented by The Industry opera company and the L.A. Dance Project. Invisible Cities, adapted from the Italo Calvino novel, was performed in downtown LA’s Union Station train station amidst commuters, skateboarders and vagrants. The orchestra performed from a separate wing of the station and the performers and audience members listened to the music through headphones.

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“Platanov, or the Disinherited” by Jay Scheib (2014)

A live cinema performance adapted from Chekhov’s first full-length play. The performance a a live play and a live feature film. The performance took place at The Kitchen in NYC and simulcast to the AMC Empire Cinema in Times Square and

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“Platanov, or the Disinherited” by Jay Scheib (2014)

A live cinema performance adapted from Chekhov’s first full-length play. The performance a a live play and a live feature film. The performance took place at The Kitchen in NYC and simulcast to the AMC Empire Cinema in Times Square and

/ judeth