Boston Street Lab Blog (2008-2012)
Work In Progress: the home stretch
Below is an updated schedule from Weber Dance for the final weekend of Work In Progress (open rehearsals in vacant storefronts) in Fort Point Channel. Tonight, we'll also be featuring Jared Green, writer, who will be working live in the space. This weekend is Fort...
Work In Progress: a writer at work.
On Sunday, after the dancers left for the day, we shut the doors to the Work In Progress space to work a new experiment. Over the next four hours, we created an installation that broadens Work In Progress in a remarkable way: we're now able to show a writer at work,...
Work In Progress: Ask the Dancers
We've been experimenting with ways to connect the performing artists and the audience, while minimizing interruptions and disturbances. Here's something we borrowed from our previous project, the Storefront Library, which included a question box for library patrons to...
Work In Progress: When does the real show start?
During this morning's open rehearsal, a man with a dog leaned against the mezzanine railing and watched a choreographer lead seven dancers through a new routine. On the way out, he asked, very politely, "when does the real show start?" Work In Progress is essentially...
UNI Librarian participates in Beyond Books Conference on Libraries and Journalism
Chelsea Gunn is one of five volunteer UNI librarians working with Boston Street Lab on the UNI, which is our project to create a portable, outdoor reading room for cities. As part of that work, Chelsea attended the Beyond Book Conference on the future of Libraries and...
Work In Progress: Weber Dance and Jon Turk settle in
Weber Dance had a good, long rehearsal today. The space is functioning well, and the public is starting to drop in and watch. Jon Turk, author and collaborator on the dance piece took the stage and did some dramatic storytelling. Chris Engles was on the floor,...