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- Introduction
Do you dare claim a soul beneath that skin, or are you but a machine in human guise?
On the annual “Automated Machine Evaluation Day,” a shopping mall faces a crisis as several self-service machines malfunction just before opening. Factory workers, summoned at the last minute, are tasked with repairing the machines from the inside, with the threat of immediate dismissal if the evaluators find their work unsatisfactory. Audience members step into the role of evaluators, roaming the mall to experience and assess the various “self-service machines.” Knowing that their ratings will determine the outcome of the machines’ evaluations and the workers’ fates, how will they perform their jobs?
Dreamless Machine, Useless Class is produced by Po Art Studio, a performance group from Macau, whose vision is pushing the boundaries of individual creation and piecing together a shared vision of art. In recent years, Po Art Studio has actively engaged in cross-disciplinary collaborations, exploring the aesthetics of theatrical form and contemplating the contemporary possibilities of theater. They use art as a bridge to connect with society, reflecting on life and reshaping the interrelationship between art and society.
Production Team
Director/Set Design: Sam Leong
Technical Director/Set Design: Kenneth Cheong
Sound Designer: Kevin Wong
Producer: Kathy Wong
Performed by WONG Burger, GAO Gary, LI Janessa, Zhang Yulin.
- Performance Record
Performance Type: Interactive Theatre
Cast Size: 4
Number of touring personnel: 9
Duration: 60 Minutes
Setup Period: 24 Hours (TBD according to the specific conditions)
Logistics: A 3.8m box truck with a tail lift is required tail life (must be able to accommodate at least four boxes measuring approximately 1.1m x 1.1m x 2.2m).
Specific Venue Requirements: The venue should be a shopping mall or semi-open public space, with capacity to accommodate four 1.1m x 1.1m x 2.2m boxes, distributed across four different locations/floors; power supply must be available near each box; The venue should also include a reception area and an actors' lounge
Audience Capacity per Session: 16-20
Tech Rider: The venue should have a freight elevator capable of accommodating performance boxes measuring approximately 1.1m x 1.1m x 2.2m, and a loading area accessible to a 3.8m box truck, or alternative methods to transport the boxes into the performance space; Basic furniture (adjustable as needed) and a ladder around 1.5 meters (adjustable if required) should also be provided
