Group Manifesto

We want a dramaturgy that:

§  Is post- textual

§  Is a friendship of problems (and offers a promise of happiness)

§  Is ongoing

§  Is adaptable, that is confident

§  Is not waiting to ask permission

§  Doesn’t have to prove its necessity

§  Knows and articulates its necessity

§  Creates

§  Does not untangle knots

§  Is playful

§  Is not afraid of the cracks between

§  Embraces expertise and also knows when to reject it

§  Is political

§  Goes into communities (the work is for someone)

§  Invites community

§  Creates holistic voice

§  Focuses voices of communities

§  Embraces messiness

§  Breaks through barriers

§  That leads aggressively

§  Is in basements and bars

§  Is without shoes

§  Is online, interactive, and focused

§  Is crowdsourced

§  Is performative, communal

§  Creates dialogue

§  Has a sense of humor

§  Moves into new/different discipline

§  Is not timid