OsteoSITE
with Stephen Donnelly
Tuesday, March 17, 12-2 pm
ImprovLab (MCKN 108)
University of Guelph
OsteoSITE – a bone-site, a site of remains, what remains unchosen, unvoiced, yet to be voiced, not voiced until… Osteo comes from the Greek meaning “bone.”
An “osteocyte” is a type of bone cell, commonly found in mature bones, that no longer divides but still provides anchorage and structure. OsteoSITE becomes an apt metonym for the origins of improvisation—a deeply rooted structural anchor as the site for constant fluctuation.
Join Steve & Syd as they trust the feelings in their bones, following instincts and emergent encounters, on a purposeful mission to re-engage in the everyday with a sense of awe and curiosity.
OsteoSITE will be a participatory play-time aimed at those with an interest in site-orientated research, experimental methodologies, community engagement and spontaneous creation.
The session will invite participants to blur the boundaries between thoughtful, calculated precision and joyful chaos, encouraging new understandings and relationships to place through open ended prompts and pick-up and-play participatory games.
The session will take place in-and-outdoor, so bring weather-appropriate clothing and a willingness to wander.
Who: We invite everyone who is interested in participating to join the creative workshops. We aim to make these events as accessible as possible, and they are open to everyone regardless of age, ability, ethnicity, religion, language, sexual orientation, gender identity, political beliefs, or status. Folks with children are also welcome to bring them along and their participation will not be part of the study.
To confirm participation and/or for more information, including about consent forms, please email sharon.engbrecht@uoguelph.ca.
If you decide to join us spontaneously, please do. Doors will be open 30 minutes before each event. There will be coffee, tea, and light snacks provided.
Bios
Mx. Steve Donnelly (they/them) is a PhD Student in the Critical Studies in Improvisation program at the University of Guelph. They are also a live theatre artist whose work explores and combines their interests in improvised play, performance studies, contemporary and historical uses of social space, popular culture, belief, and the commons. Through playful research, interactive performance, place-making, and protest, Steve has collaborated with diverse audiences, communities, and creative partners throughout the UK.
Dr. Sharon Engbrecht aka Syd (they/them) comes from a background in theatre and visual arts, narrative theory, and critical studies in gender and sexuality. They have a knack for event planning and facilitating group events focused on storytelling and improvisation. Their research investigates questions of embodiment, identity, and relationality.
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