The Cooperative Performance Lab

The Cooperative Performance Lab is a weekend workshop in creating online performances. Over the course of three days, Lab participants will be guided through the process of creating their own short, online, interactive narratives by cirqueSaw Co-Artistic Directors Nathan Leigh and Nicole Orabona. Driven by cirqueSaw's commitment to accessibility, The Cooperative Performance Lab welcomes participants of any background or experience level. Artists who are new to creating interactive live performance will receive introduction to key industry-standard tools and techniques. More experienced storytellers will be given free access to the custom tools that power cirqueSaw’s internationally celebrated live performances like labRats and POV: You Are An AI Achieving Consciousness. All participants will be led in proven exercises to unlock their creativity and receive mentorship to bring their own creative vision to life in a collaborative and supportive environment. The free workshop will run December 18-20, and culminate with a showcase at cirqueSaw’s biannual digital salon betaTest, Sunday 12/20 at 8pm ET on Zoom. Funded by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council Creative Experiences Program