Making Worlds You Can Live In
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How can theatre be a not-too-cringe-y way of rediscovering the childhood joy of playing pretend? Two of Philly’s indie darlings come together for two days to share their signature styles.
Across all forms of media there is a growing interest in crafting compelling worlds that people wish they could inhabit. From tabletop roleplaying games, to series fandom, virtual reality, brand activations and more, people are excited at the opportunity to experience living in a world that is different from our own. “Playing pretend” is a natural human impulse that we often lose the opportunities for as we get older, but it doesn’t have to be that way. In this workshop, participants will work together to imagine and build their own worlds, and create ways for other people to experience what it’s like to live in them. This workshop is also an opportunity for artists interested in immersive and participatory work to explore new tools and methods, and practice what they already know. This workshop is co-created and led by Applied Mechanics, leaders in the immersive theatre movement, and a cornerstone of the Philadelphia performance community; As well as Obvious Agency, one of Philadelphia’s premier playable theatre companies.
Who is this workshop for?
Playful Pretenders - People looking for an opportunity to play and create freely, while learning a little bit about how theatre gets made.
World Builders - Anyone looking for tools to help them imagine and share their own worlds with other people.
Immersive Creators - Artists making immersive or participatory experiences, looking for an opportunity to hone their craft.
Location:
Asian Arts Initiative (1219 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA 19107)
Date and Time:
Saturday, June 13th 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, June 20th, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Across all forms of media there is a growing interest in crafting compelling worlds that people wish they could inhabit. From tabletop roleplaying games, to series fandom, virtual reality, brand activations and more, people are excited at the opportunity to experience living in a world that is different from our own. “Playing pretend” is a natural human impulse that we often lose the opportunities for as we get older, but it doesn’t have to be that way. In this workshop, participants will work together to imagine and build their own worlds, and create ways for other people to experience what it’s like to live in them. This workshop is also an opportunity for artists interested in immersive and participatory work to explore new tools and methods, and practice what they already know. This workshop is co-created and led by Applied Mechanics, leaders in the immersive theatre movement, and a cornerstone of the Philadelphia performance community; As well as Obvious Agency, one of Philadelphia’s premier playable theatre companies.
Who is this workshop for?
Playful Pretenders - People looking for an opportunity to play and create freely, while learning a little bit about how theatre gets made.
World Builders - Anyone looking for tools to help them imagine and share their own worlds with other people.
Immersive Creators - Artists making immersive or participatory experiences, looking for an opportunity to hone their craft.
Location:
Asian Arts Initiative (1219 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA 19107)
Date and Time:
Saturday, June 13th 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, June 20th, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Where is it happening?
Asian Arts Initiative, 1219 Vine St,Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Host or PublisherApplied Mechanics
