Baltimore: See Also
Submersive Productions takes to the historic George Peabody Library
When: February 18–20
Where: In the Stacks, 17 E Mt Vernon Place, Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Price: Free; $20 suggested donation; all ages
Tags: #immersivetheatre, #sitespecific, #music, #sandbox, #promenade, #ContactAdvisory (see below)
Submersive Productions is proud to premiere See Also, a site-specific, immersive theater experience exploring Baltimore’s historic George Peabody Library and other Johns Hopkins collections. The production is inspired by “see also” references, a traditional library cataloging practice that linked different terms on catalog cards. The simple phrase “see also” suggests many ideas: from a need to classify the world around us and an inclination to abandon one topic of research for another, to an evolving, feminist understanding of truth that makes space for many voices simultaneously. Like a card catalog, See Also will prompt a variety of complex and thought-provoking journeys.
Following threads (both figurative and literal) around the George Peabody Library in a choose-your-own-adventure style, participants will encounter visual art, soundscapes, and performers portraying character composites based on historical women and non-binary individuals from the collections of the Johns Hopkins Sheridan Libraries and University Museums. The performance will culminate in the world premiere of a work by contemporary female composer Briay Conditt.
Performances will occur at 6pm, 7pm, and 8pm each evening and will last approximately 45 minutes. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the performance you’d like to attend. Entry is free and open to the public with a $20 suggested donation, and will be limited to 100 audience members each.
Come enjoy an evening of immersive theater and music in one of the most beautiful libraries in the world!
Presented in partnership with In the Stacks and the Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries.
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Office facilities provided by Thymele Arts, in Los Angeles, CA.
Contact Level: Light (Business/Acquaintance)
Content Advisories: None.
This performance is wheelchair and walker-accessible.