Microcosm is an original, immersive, outdoor theater walk that presents six unique pieces of performance art that work together to build a small world and tell a common story. Presented on the beautiful land of the Catskills Mutual Aid Society, participants weave their performances into the natural surroundings, acknowledging the land as both backdrop and performer. Microcosm is held annually with a new theme and cohort of local artists each year. Audience members are guided through an outdoor walk at dusk and are prompted to stop and enjoy and/or interact with each performance or installation. This event aims to provide opportunities for multiple local artists to share their individual work under a common thematic constraint while engaging audiences in the communal art of storytelling.
In October of 2023, 12 artists contributed their original work to our annual immersive performance walk at The Mutual Aid Society in the Catskills.
When guests arrived, they were guided in small groups on a walking tour of the gorgeous landscape, encountering various performance installations along the way.
Katie Vogel performed a original monologue by Adrian Shirk reflecting on divorce as both necessary extravagance and a site of death/rebirth.
Djahari Clark and David Kammerer offered a mind-bending Baba Yaga story with mask work, dance, and experimental banjo.
Kristin McCalley, original character work
Hannah Wolf greeted visitors in an abandoned barn, leading them to the Elizabeth’s gravesite for her interpretation of “Elizabeth Gone” by Anne Sexton.
Rod, Gabe and Usha, using movement and sound, died to out-moded, past identities and emerged into a new incarnations of themselves.
Glenna Yu, original dance performance
John Muccino, original monologue
In October of 2023, 12 artists contributed their original work to our annual immersive performance walk at The Mutual Aid Society in the Catskills.
When guests arrived, they were guided in small groups on a walking tour of the gorgeous landscape, encountering various performance installations along the way.
Katie Vogel performed a original monologue by Adrian Shirk reflecting on divorce as both necessary extravagance and a site of death/rebirth.
Djahari Clark and David Kammerer offered a mind-bending Baba Yaga story with mask work, dance, and experimental banjo.
Kristin McCalley, original character work
Hannah Wolf greeted visitors in an abandoned barn, leading them to the Elizabeth’s gravesite for her interpretation of “Elizabeth Gone” by Anne Sexton.
Rod, Gabe and Usha, using movement and sound, died to out-moded, past identities and emerged into a new incarnations of themselves.
Glenna Yu, original dance performance