We head west and travel along the High Line to visit new institutions who are reinventing what performance looks like in the 21st century. We stop by The Shed in Hudson Yards to meet with Dupe Ajayi, Senior Strategist in charge of Intersectional Marketing & Partnerships. Dupe shares more about her role, what it means to be a New York institution, and how recent cultural movements are challenging the performing arts industry to be more accessible and welcoming to intersectional audiences.

As we learn more about how performance can be reinterpreted, the lines between stage and audience continue to blur. Tucked away between art galleries in Chelsea is the pseudo-hotel theatrical venue under the name The Mckittrick, better known for its immersive show Sleep No More. The interactive production fosters a new experience for audiences and artists alike, leaving audiences puzzled and questioning the notion of what a "stage" is. As we continue to break the traditions that separate art forms and audiences, we recognize how this dynamic might present itself beyond the theatre... in real life settings like restaurants, parties and dance floors.

💭 Provocations: What's thrilling about breaking the wall between audience and performer? What's scary about it? How might the arts help us gain a new perspective on important cultural conversations like diversity & inclusion? What is the purpose of a "stage"? What do you expect out of a night at the theatre?

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🎧 To That Point is recorded and produced by Jasmin Escher and Montana Blair. Audio engineering by Levi Barrie. Featured guests include Dupe Ajayi.