The Public Actor: Presentation of Self in Everyday Life

In this intensive workshop, we probe the idea that the way a person presents herself in everyday life can be looked at as a performance of the public actor.

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The public actor treats her presentation of self as a choice–not a fate–made in order to show particular intentions, with consequences both social and political.

What skills are required so that the public actor can create a repertory of individual/collective ‘performances’ aimed at disrupting common sense social hierarchies?

Choices in language, dress, make-up, gesture, vocal inflection, formulation, physical gait, gestural gait, duration, stress, repetition, group dynamics, group mood—all these we’ll play with in the workshop as part of the creation of the repertory of the public actor.

Who is invited?

You are! No prior background is required, just concern for the welfare of others and willingness to try things out.

Where: 

Morningside Heights, NYC

When:

Saturday, March 22, 12pm-3pm

Sunday playshop—An optional continuation of Saturday’s workshop. This is a chance to delve deeply into the concepts and performance practices offered on Saturday. Come spend time with the members of the School for Designing a Society, investigating the ‘public actor’ and her consequences.

 

Apply Now! 

To apply, fill out the application form and we will reply to you as soon as possible.

Cost

$10-$15 donation suggested

Questions?

Email Melanie or Elizabeth.

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