The Genius of Everyday Things Workshop | January 20 - 25, 2020
WHO?
Performers, creators, environmentalists, (dis) ability artists and thinkers who are interested in the power of ordinary things are invited to apply.
James O’Callaghan and Lois Brown performing ‘I Am A Genius - Does Anyone Here Know Me?’
Photo by Henry Chan
WHAT?
A 10-hour workshop with composer James O’Callaghan and creator/director/dramaturg Lois Brown sharing their research in following, amplifying, and re-purposing ordinary things – books, plastic bags, foil and paper - through discussion and improvisational exercises, culminating in a group performance on the evening of the 25.
WHEN?
Jan 20 - 25. During this time, participants will attend three workshop sessions and collaborate on a performance.
SCHEDULE
January 11, 1pm -2pm orientation (optional)
January 20, 10am - 1pm
January 24, 1pm - 5pm
January 25, 1pm - 4pm and 7:30-9:30pm performance (optional)
ADDITIONAL INFO
8 spaces are available, 3 reserved for participants travelling from outside St. John’s. Cost is $200.00 and includes tickets to
I AM A GENIUS DOES ANYONE HERE KNOW ME? on January 24.
DEADLINE
January 6, 2020. | Contact Lois Brown: loisirenebrown@gmail.com | Email Lois about questions and the application process
About LOIS BROWN
Photo by Kenneth J. Harvey
read about string art
Photo by Dustin Harvey