“Three Figures / In Transition” Unperformance
Tonight we’ll be holding an informal showing of our latest site-specific work. Meet at 6pm SHARP on the corner of 14th and Jefferson St. adjacent to the Federal Building, and ushers will escort you to the site. Since we’ll be outdoors, dress accordingly and be prepared to stand for part or all of the event (approx. 40 minutes).
Frequently in the performing arts the audience is put in chairs (comfy or uncomfy) and sits back to passively watch the spectacle unfold in front of them. The Oakland Improv Collective takes a different approach: we prefer to actively involve the audience in our work, so that the line between performer and audience is blurred and both witness and performer participate in the creation of the “performance.” This may challenge some people in the audience who are more accustomed to the passive experience, and it certainly can challenge the performers! But it also gives you the freedom, as an audience member, to move around and find a better spot to witness the action at any time, and to find additional ways, other than just watching, to relate to the experience. And afterward, to provide feedback–here, if you like. See you around (and in, and among)!
