SERIOUS WONDER: Google Hangout on Air has recently provided an instant global platform for an exciting virtual drama by digital theatre pioneers Elastic Future.
The fictional story LONGITUDE by playwright Tim Wright, about an underground network of water dealers who try to make a fortune off of climate change, was shot live in Lagos, Nigeria, Barcelona, Spain and London, England over three consecutive weeks.
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Using technology in theater is important because thats the direction our society is moving in, however I think using Google Hangout illuminates all the human interactions of putting together live theater which is as important (in my opinion) as the actual show is. And when the show its self is shot with no human interaction it may loose the reality of the play or loose the humanness which is what acting is about.
The spread of technology into all occupations is inevitable. It is only a matter of time before it completely overtakes theatre. There has been technology in shows before such as live feed video cameras and tweet seats but nothing has been more social, to the degree that technology can be, before. I find it interesting that the article points out that the show suffered a little bit from an internet lag and improvisation but I think that adds to the experience. One of the questions that I had was that how do we distinguish between film and theatre. Although I think this project may have been a combination of both, it is an important question to notice.
It’s interesting that this is labeled as theatre, when it could just as easily be considered film. I suppose the live component is what makes it a piece of theatre, as unconventional as it is.
I think that this concept is terrific, and that while this version of digital theatre is clearly in its infancy, I can definitely see it develop into a more widespread production style. While the intimacy and emotional connectivity of live theatre can’t be reproduced via Google Hangout which is by definition much more impersonal, there are certain things that the live technology option can provide which are not as easily achieved on a stage. The ability to put together a project with people from across the world is one of the main advantages, and I think that it can allow for some very inspiring and important theatre. I think that many people will see this real-time collaborative internet production as blasphemous, but I think it can truly foster fruitful connection and communication between many different people.
This is pretty awesome and the trailer that I watched was pretty impressive. It did take a little to get used to but to a ton. Really was just a moment to realize what I was watching and adapt to be able to follow the media. Overall I am thoroughly impressed with the dedication and innovation that these artist have. It would have taken me a LONG time, if ever, to think about filming something using Good hangout. That is soo kool.
I also just love the fact that all of the actors were form around the world and in different time zones. Different. They were all in different spots and doing different things. So best of luck to the group and I would watch this film. So best of luck to this film makes.
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