It Tastes Like Blood, Sweat and Tears. . .

. . . But that's another thesis project, mostly revolving around Kristeva and Sedgwick. Maybe in some other life.

After a grueling two day seminar, the semester, and, consequently, the year, are almost drawing to a close. I have a scene presentation on Monday, (drop me a line if you are in NYC and want to come see it) but that's really about it, aside from a few rehearsals. And then the parents arrive, the graduation happens and I am left with the great huge void of what the hell to do next. But it's okay. Ah, but seriously, if you have a job in the city, let me know.

I was going to post a few things: my thesis paper, for one, which is both lengthy and the result of a great deal of hard work. But I'm sending the abstract in for publication, and from what I hear tell the don't look too fondly on previously published work. If you want a look at it, let me know and I'll gladly send a copy. It's about the role of the hyperlink and profile creation in digital performance practice, and how that impacts the agency/predestination of an online/digital dis/embodied audience.

I am posting what I read at the seminar today-- an exploration of the Romeo_Juliet project that seeks to aurally imitate the hyperlinking process, dealing with some of the theory and process behind it. I won an award for it, (yeah!) so it must not be that bad. If you want to get the full effect, then you should read it outloud with the lights turned very low, and make a few jokes before hand about how you are not using a powerpoint because you don't trust technology.

Also, and again, thanks to my two performers with this project: Wes and Luke, who were fantastic. Thanks also to my work group and Michelle, whose questions were invaluable as I got lost deep in my technological bubble.

Enjoy, and drop me an email at kate.f.neff at gmail dot com if you want the longer paper.