Last week I got to know a lot about babies! Let me back up -- as part of the development process for Blub, Blub, a new show/installation for children 0-24 months at the Alliance Theatre, we spent the week working with a variety of tiny infant focus groups. We basically invited them into a room, brought out a bunch of semi-theatrical elements (lights, textures, noise makers, etc.) and let them play!
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There was a lot of cuteness, drool, snot bubbles, tummy crawling, beard pulling, laughing (some crying), lots of banging on things, a few little bumps, and luckily a lot of smiles as well!
The rest of our time was spent envisioning and brainstorming about how we will transform the room into a safe "underwater" interactive play space for parents and children to enjoy together. We put a lot of tape on the floor and even made a tiny model!
The rest of our time was spent envisioning and brainstorming about how we will transform the room into a safe "underwater" interactive play space for parents and children to enjoy together. We put a lot of tape on the floor and even made a tiny model!
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By the end of our time together, we had a plan of action and lots of ideas about how the other performance elements (lights, sounds, puppets, and animations) will factor into a 15-20 min performance.
Before I know it I'll be swimming back to Atlanta in May for the full installation and rehearsal period!
Blub, Blub!
-PC
Before I know it I'll be swimming back to Atlanta in May for the full installation and rehearsal period!
Blub, Blub!
-PC
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