“The Talking Creature is a participatory event examining the art of conversing with strangers in public. The Talking Creature examines this anxious dynamic in an ordered but random fashion, with the conviction that unfettered and fearless conversation between strangers is fundamental to freedom.” (Darren O'Donnell, 2004)
"The Talking Creature @ Queen's" is a recreation of Mammalian Diving Reflex's "The Talking Creature," a performance piece that occurred several times over the summer of 2003 in Toronto and Peterborough.
This event's aim is simple: to create a space for free communication between members of the Queen's community, one that exists outside the arena of consumption. All too often are our interactions with strangers limited to over-the-counter transactions, or brief, awkward encounters in scenes requiring alcohol and the transfer of funds. Our hope is that "The Talking Creature @ Queen's" will provide a location and an occasion for the opening of fresh avenues of communication.
Participating is simple. If you're interested, come to the John Orr Room next Tuesday, February 10 at 2:45 PM. We'll chat, we'll hang out, we'll leave whenever we feel like.
Please contact us at qtopiaohnine@gmail.com for more information.
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