Alternative Spaces

Live streaming allows you to broadcast audio and video directly to your audience in real-time from anywhere, using a recording/filming device and the internet. Although the COVID-19 has exploded the use of livestreams to disseminate live performance worldwide, live streaming has been around for a while. It is a tool used by artists, gamers, and professionals all around the world.

Working outdoors can be filled with gifts and opportunities you may not experience in conventional, indoor spaces. Sharing your process with the public, attracting people who may never have experienced theatre, and interacting with a community and environment are just some of the joys of working in outdoor spaces. Those joys need to be planned and accounted for in ways that an indoor venue doesn’t often require (though they may inspire you to work differently inside!). The most important thing to remember is that when producing outdoors, we can plan as much as we want, but there are certain things we simply cannot control. Back-up plans, generosity, and a spirit of community will be your best friend when you create outdoor work.

Producing content for online platforms has tremendous benefits for independent artists. You can easily disseminate your work nationally and internationally, as well as broaden your audience to include individuals who may or may not attend live performance. Instead of pitching your performance project by sending a script, you can send potential programmers an online link, which can be an exciting way to showcase your work and incorporate important creative elements into the experience.