Other Orbits: Episode 1 PlaNet Radio
Spin the cosmic dial and tune into the sounds and songs of a whole other planet.
Other Orbits is a multi-modal serial performance piece running from 2021-2023 with episodes in many different formats, from a radio station to a tabletop role-playing game to a comic book, all telling an epic story of ecological reckoning and cultural survival that will culminate in a live performance in the Spring of 2023. OTHER ORBITS Episode One: PlaNet Radio spins the cosmic dial and teases you into the sounds and songs of this epic, alternative planet. Featuring animals, mutants, A.I., thing beings, and the sentient planet itself; you’ll get to eavesdrop on walrus gossip, bop to pop songs created by mushrooms, catch up on historic planetary news and philosophical discourse from the planet’s immortal creatures. Whatever your audio proclivities, OTHER ORBITS Episode One: PlaNet Radio has all the frequencies guaranteed to satisfy and tantalize your curious ears! Once you have purchased a ticket, you will receive an email with a password and link to a website that hosts the PlaNet Radio content. You can listen on the website, or download mp3s to take with you and listen anywhere. Other Orbits Episode 1: PlaNet Radio is produced by Elaine Tuomanen in honor of Emmanuelle Charpentier
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About Applied Mechanics
Applied Mechanics is a visionary artists’ collective making plays in Philadelphia. Our art is an exercise in empathy and transformation. We believe that art can be a powerful force in the struggle against nationalism, fascism, misogyny, racism, xenophobia, and bigotry. The art we make is part of that fight.