The Felt Room performance was very unique in the sense that it did not command for your attention, only your presence. The ability to see the dancers is removed so one must feel or sense the performance some other way. It was very interesting for me to realize that I could actually feel performers and spectators near me simply through spacial awareness. From this connection to the air around me I could visualize the movement of the performers and piece together in my mind what I the performance would have looked like which was a fun exercise.
I also appreciated some of the effects and rules that accompanied the performance. You were able to come and go as you pleased which made the environment very free flowing. The lights would also flicker for just a small amount of time to tease the eyesight just to leave it begging for a few more seconds. In the absence of light, I was actually touched a few times which weirded me out a little. But it was called Felt Room, what did I expect.
Chris Madden
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