The Man Who Pictured Space from His Apartment

Work:: The Man Who Pictured Space from His Apartment (S863887121)

Performers Stephen Fiehn and Tyler B. Myers spend much of the performance stuck together, Fiehn laying on Myers' back. The two struggle in earnest to make it through, to carry on together, through a series of texts and physical routines (think Buster Keaton). They make it through by finally achieving height, perspective, and seeing what's possible. The result is the kind of beauty that makes you sigh. With an eye on vaudeville, the night sky, and this note: "If I die, my knowledge may die with me", Cupola Bobber investigate distance - both real and felt - while considering what it is to look at the night sky. Texts are sent to them on paper scrolls descending from the ceiling, texts that explore themes of distance-conquering: the first North American transcontinental railroad, Kennedy's speech declaring his goal of going to the moon, the Golden Record loaded onto the Voyager spacecraft and shot at the stars on a 50,000 year mission. Building a universe out of cardboard, Cupola Bobber discover a beautiful moment built like a monument.

Listing:: L1288217534

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Production details

Running time 1hr 10 mins