NEXT TIME is a two-part performance series that "peers into the future" through the work of a diverse group of performers.
In his press release for the evening, curator Colin Self says, "I chose the thematic overlay of 'next time' for this series because it seems inevitably optimistic." I certainly felt the positivity this past Friday. The performances were highly vibrational, and there was a palpable exchange of exuberance between audience and performers. It was an evening that celebrated freedom of expression and the diversity of human character, and it was an awesome way to start the weekend!
Analisa Teachworth opened the night with Liminality, a visually striking performance in which she methodically burnt a paper sculptural object in front of the audience. Analisa's performance is part of a larger series, Cognitive Synergy, that explores the object of self and what it means to exist. Cognitive Synergy will last 34 days and will climax with the performance Outcomes at the NEXT TIME on February 29th. In the meantime, you can follow her on Twitter (@existingself), where she will be documenting her experience.
Next, David K. Geer, AKA Ruin, provided an exciting and informative lecture (which he called a "performative PowerPoint presentation") on the history of Queer legend Luce LaLoose. David also referred to LaLoose as "one of the most cunnilinguistic artists of the 20th century," a title I think she would have been thoroughly titillated by. After that, Linda Simpson provided a "low-tech game show experience," in which contestants––selected from the audience––attempted to answer questions about recent history with the hopes of winning an antique-style personal mirror.
Then Sally Johnson, AKA Isaac Richard, performed what she defines as "an inquisitive interpretation of Ke$ha as a CRASS member, as a teenage daughter, as art debutante," as well as as a "digitzed meditation on womyn's issues." It was certainly a visual treat! Following that was "L", a performance by Jake Dibeler. The "lighthearted, pathetic performance about falling in love without a shirt on, and Australian men" was one of the highlights of the evening, and invoked memories of best-friendship and moments of fun imagined.
Illuminati Opera closed the evening with an ecstatic, ethereal, and altogether excellent performance. Starring the group Haribo (Jessie Stead, Nathan Whipple, and Raul de Nieves––one of New York's most exciting performers), the ode to Hello Kitty and Japanese candy was a perfect way to end the evening.
Be sure to catch the second installment of NEXT TIME on February 29th.
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Haribo's performance
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Sally Johnson AKA Isaac Richard
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Jake Dibeler's performance
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In his press release for the evening, curator Colin Self says, "I chose the thematic overlay of 'next time' for this series because it seems inevitably optimistic." I certainly felt the positivity this past Friday. The performances were highly vibrational, and there was a palpable exchange of exuberance between audience and performers. It was an evening that celebrated freedom of expression and the diversity of human character, and it was an awesome way to start the weekend!
Analisa Teachworth opened the night with Liminality, a visually striking performance in which she methodically burnt a paper sculptural object in front of the audience. Analisa's performance is part of a larger series, Cognitive Synergy, that explores the object of self and what it means to exist. Cognitive Synergy will last 34 days and will climax with the performance Outcomes at the NEXT TIME on February 29th. In the meantime, you can follow her on Twitter (@existingself), where she will be documenting her experience.
Next, David K. Geer, AKA Ruin, provided an exciting and informative lecture (which he called a "performative PowerPoint presentation") on the history of Queer legend Luce LaLoose. David also referred to LaLoose as "one of the most cunnilinguistic artists of the 20th century," a title I think she would have been thoroughly titillated by. After that, Linda Simpson provided a "low-tech game show experience," in which contestants––selected from the audience––attempted to answer questions about recent history with the hopes of winning an antique-style personal mirror.
Then Sally Johnson, AKA Isaac Richard, performed what she defines as "an inquisitive interpretation of Ke$ha as a CRASS member, as a teenage daughter, as art debutante," as well as as a "digitzed meditation on womyn's issues." It was certainly a visual treat! Following that was "L", a performance by Jake Dibeler. The "lighthearted, pathetic performance about falling in love without a shirt on, and Australian men" was one of the highlights of the evening, and invoked memories of best-friendship and moments of fun imagined.
Illuminati Opera closed the evening with an ecstatic, ethereal, and altogether excellent performance. Starring the group Haribo (Jessie Stead, Nathan Whipple, and Raul de Nieves––one of New York's most exciting performers), the ode to Hello Kitty and Japanese candy was a perfect way to end the evening.
Be sure to catch the second installment of NEXT TIME on February 29th.
Haribo's performance
Sally Johnson AKA Isaac Richard
Jake Dibeler's performance
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