SoundTrip: Fringe Edition

soundtrip · Ages 16+ · United States of America

world premiere
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Review by ADAM LAZARRE-WHITE

June 16, 2023 certified reviewer
tagged as: Social · exciting · game changer · creative

What I liked

I loved everything about it, truly. It is a very original idea, of how to turn the art of acting into a game for all, and as well to build human connection – in a game ,the same way sports, or playing in a band increases connection, collaboration and tremendous fun.

What I didn't like

I felt the dialogue should only be in the actors’ ears not in the audience. Let the “non-player” experience the thoughts with the actors, but let them experience the dialogue “for the first time” through the filte of the actor who is “playing”.

My overall impression

Amazing, new, fun idea! Hearing “inner life” thoughts from characters and experiencing the story as it goes along, then hearing dialogue, unknown before that very moment, is a fun high wire experience for all. Seems to be something that could become a total hit, as much – or even more – for non-actors than actors, like for game nights, interactive activities and events for any kind of group of friends or community, or as well as an “ice breaker” for a new gathering of people… It also could be a great tool to teach, prompt, and encourage young actors in highschool and college, who spend much of their time putting up plays, the art of being in the moment and being easily affected by “imaginary given circumstances”, or by your scene partner in the moment.

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