with Maria Porges’ objects
2x4s
15′ x 12′ x 18′
2013
“Playing on the idea of reverse engineering, Reverse Rehearsals turns the storytelling process inside out. The project begins with the creation of theatrical sets and culminates with a dramatic reading of new written works. In the first phase of the projects, artists use the gallery space of Southern Exposure as an empty stage on which to design and build three sets. Next another artist, in this case Maria Porges, respond by creating objects and images to fill the set. Finally, seven writers (Dodie Bellamy, Victoria Gannon, Susan Gevirtz, Kari Marboe, Pam Martin, Kyle Metzner and Michael Swaine) engage with the populated sets and respond with a piece of writing.”
–Michele Carlson and Nathan Lynch
