Example of program

First day

8.30 – 9.15: Presentation: “Who are we and what is a fictional parallel universe?”
9.30 – 11.45: Presentation: The fictional frame, including a ‘baptism’ where the participants get their character’s name, a function and a armband with their fictional name on it.
11.45 – 12.30: Lunch
12.30 – 15.00: Character work:
1. Short presentation and introduction of the visual style concept
2. Dream travel
3. Questions for the characters
15.00 – 19.00: Long break (incl. dinner)
19.00 – 20.00: The fiction is initiated and put to play:
1. Couple match – Family Construction-ritual
2. ‘The Game’ – Spin the bottle
20.00 – 20.30: Conclusion on day one and oral evaluation

Second day

8.30 – 9.15: Presentation: The performative concept of interactivity
1. Audience positions
2. Interview technique
9.30 – 10.30: The participants are parted into two groups who in turn acts as audiences
10.45 – 11.45: A real audience is invited to enter the fictional parallel universe
11.45 – 12.30: Conclusion, packing down and evaluation

The sisters with their horses – beloved friends and vehicles. Photo: Julie Johansen

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