Esplanade Presents

Workshop

The Bridge to Bring People In (Artist Workshop)

Playable Streets and ASSITEJ Singapore (Australia, Singapore)

12 Mar 2024, Tue, 7pm

2hrs

(Intermission: None)

Esplanade Rehearsal Studio

This event is over.

Synopsis

Technology can be a tool that brings people in, and in the field of Arts for Young Audiences where engagement and interaction is key, openness and inclusiveness, as well as considerations of design criteria are even more essential. How can technology be employed to create interactive work that fosters engagement and collaboration between complete strangers?  

 

Through referencing the example of site-specific musical installation The Plants, Glen Walton (Playable Streets) will introduce participants to a framework of facilitation, as well as share design criteria that will improve engagement and collaboration, in order to create a more cohesive piece of work.  

 

Participants will be introduced to interpersonal touch technology for creating their own musical compositions. They will engage in an open discussion about methodology, histories of practice, and most importantly, how to evolve their status as artists to become bridges for engaging others. 

 

Only members of ASSITEJ Singapore will be able to register for this workshop.

Admission Age:
16 and above.
Language: English
Things to Note:
Accessibility Advisory: We provide a range of access services and relaxed performances for patrons with access needs. For wheelchair-accessible seats, please call Esplanade Customer Experience at 6828 8377 for assistance. Concessions for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) and up to one accompanying companion are available. | View our accessibility guide
Artist Information

Playable Streets

Instagram

Playable Streets 

Playable Streets (PS) is a participatory arts company creating invitations to play and collaborate in public places. We utilise technology, design, dramaturgy, and sound to build environments that encourage norm-bending connections.

 

Glen Walton (Artistic Director)  

Glen is the founder and artistic director of Playable Streets. He’s particularly curious about the way people can be encouraged to interact in public spaces, leading him to create surprising, unusual and sensory installation artworks. These works invite creative participation and question the assumed audience / artist relationship.

 

Cayn Borthwick (Composer and Sound Designer) 

Cayn is a composer whose music is deeply rooted in a sense of place and narrative. Borthwick works as a performer and multi-instrumentalist, and strives to make music that is both intellectually rigorous and aesthetically pleasing.

 

Chloë Violette Smith (Co-Facilitator) 

Chloë is a performing artist, theatre maker, educator and musician. She is passionate about working with young people, enabling their stories to be told through music, visual art and performance.  

ASSITEJ Singapore

Facebook | Instagram

ASSITEJ Singapore is part of ASSITEJ International, the International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People. It is a network of members and not-for-profit organizations that aims to drive the spirit of professional development within the A4YA (Arts for Young Audiences) sector, build a shared space for all interested practitioners and deepen our Community of Practice, and to introduce and encourage pedagogical / embodied practice within artistic practices. 

Date & Time

12 Mar 2024, Tue

7pm

Esplanade Rehearsal Studio
ESPLANADE&ME

Become a member

Three membership cards depicting each membership tier, Discover, White and Black.

Great arts experiences begin with Esplanade&Me. Join this membership to enjoy ticket specials on shows at Esplanade, early bird specials, promotions at Esplanade Mall, unlimited access to Offstage and more.

Never miss a show again. Get on our mailing list.