b.y.o.b. online
“A Must See…” The Stage, 2016
BYOB was created to explore the idea that “the audience makes the meaning of the piece” (and not the creator)
The piece was created with no meaning behind it. It uses fundamental tools of choreography.
The performer does not try to feel, explore or convey any specific emotion. But he also doesn’t hide what he feels during the execution of the choreography. He also does not “immerse himself” in a character, story or mood.
The piece was created and always rehearsed without music/sound.
You can watch the piece as follows:
- Prepare a 12 minute playlist. This can be music, spoken word, audiobook, news etc.
- Start the video, press play on your playlist when prompted.
- Watch the piece https://youtu.be/j4cvfBwLfys (or see below)
- Tell us your experience/response/feedback on https://padlet.com/studioo/byob (or use the embedded version below)
- You may wish to watch it silent
- Watch it again with a different playlist. Does the piece change?
Performed first at Physical Fest Liverpool in 2016.
Performed at LEAP in 2018 and in Ankara SoloDance in 2020.
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