Bringing Theatre into the 21st Century
Kicking off this year’s TotE festival is a unique blend of the old and the new: Armando & The MP3 Experiment. This event is a two part production. Working in conjunction with the popular improv troupe Improvisation Corporation, TotE is bringing a new form of improv to Saint John audiences.
Part one of the evening is Armando. What is this, you ask? “Armando begins with one suggestion from the audience, which is then interpreted by that night's Armando (a surprise celebrity guest) through a personal and truthful improvised monologue,” says coordinator and Improv Corp head Scott Thomas. “Inspired by that monologue, the cast will perform scenes which, in turn inspire a response from Armando. This propels hilarious interchanges between Armando's monologues and the company's scenes.”
Audiences will get to break and then comes part two, an interactive joy ride for everyone involved.
“The Mp3 Experiment is, as its name suggests, really more of an experiment that a traditional theatre experience,” says Thomas. “The goal of The Mp3 Experiment is to give our audience something to smile about.” The Experiment was created by an American improv troupe called “Improv Anywhere,” who specialize in new and innovative improv projects.
Audience members will be asked to download an MP3 file in advance, transfer it to their portable MP3 players, and bring it with them to the performance space. Audience members should not to listen to the track in advance. At one point, everyone will put on their MP3 players and press play at the same time - then the experiment begins. What’s on the track? Only the participants will know!
“Both of these small projects push the boundaries of what is expected from artists and audiences alike,” says Thomas. “In order for an artistic community to grow and thrive it must be constantly pushing into new territory and re-examining its own relationships in the process. On a more immediate level, both of these shows offer unexpected and unmistakably fun experiences,” he adds with a smile.
Armando / The MP3 Experiment will take place at A Khord bar on Water Street, Sunday, August 5th at 8 pm. Admission is suggested donation. This event is also included on the $30 Festival Pass.
Those interested in taking part, stay tuned for the downloadable track.
Part one of the evening is Armando. What is this, you ask? “Armando begins with one suggestion from the audience, which is then interpreted by that night's Armando (a surprise celebrity guest) through a personal and truthful improvised monologue,” says coordinator and Improv Corp head Scott Thomas. “Inspired by that monologue, the cast will perform scenes which, in turn inspire a response from Armando. This propels hilarious interchanges between Armando's monologues and the company's scenes.”
Audiences will get to break and then comes part two, an interactive joy ride for everyone involved.
“The Mp3 Experiment is, as its name suggests, really more of an experiment that a traditional theatre experience,” says Thomas. “The goal of The Mp3 Experiment is to give our audience something to smile about.” The Experiment was created by an American improv troupe called “Improv Anywhere,” who specialize in new and innovative improv projects.
Audience members will be asked to download an MP3 file in advance, transfer it to their portable MP3 players, and bring it with them to the performance space. Audience members should not to listen to the track in advance. At one point, everyone will put on their MP3 players and press play at the same time - then the experiment begins. What’s on the track? Only the participants will know!
“Both of these small projects push the boundaries of what is expected from artists and audiences alike,” says Thomas. “In order for an artistic community to grow and thrive it must be constantly pushing into new territory and re-examining its own relationships in the process. On a more immediate level, both of these shows offer unexpected and unmistakably fun experiences,” he adds with a smile.
Armando / The MP3 Experiment will take place at A Khord bar on Water Street, Sunday, August 5th at 8 pm. Admission is suggested donation. This event is also included on the $30 Festival Pass.
Those interested in taking part, stay tuned for the downloadable track.
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