SHOW SYNOPSIS
The A-8 Experience unfolds as a theatrical voyage of provocatively ambivalent performance art designed to challenge one’s perception of reality. Embracing a universal concept of affirmations, the production melds diverse artistic mediums to illustrate the innate human capacity to co-create their existence. Anchored in numerological significance, the two-act showcase presents eight affirmations for contemplation: Acceptance, Choice, Trust, Intention, Self-Identification, Forgiveness, Fearlessness, and Love.
Contextual Landscape: The showcase unfolded at Independence Park Theatre, near Baton Rouge's center. The theater sits along a historic racial divide, with North Baton Rouge predominantly black and South Baton Rouge predominantly white. The showcase, featuring a predominantly white audience and cast against an all-black production team, was notable for its deliberate demographic juxtaposition.
Event Conspectus: The 90-minute production unfolds in the A-8 Lounge, an open, vibrantly lit space. Artists present their work while a neutral commentator guides attendees through varied perspectives. Each scene prompts introspection—"What am I affirming into my life?"—challenging discomfort and culminating in ease. The lounge's rhythm, orchestrated by the band Vibe Element, encapsulates a resonant frequency—an interactive reminder of positive affirmation.
More On The Show Synopsis: Guided by a cadre of artists employing vocal and instrumental music, dance, monologues, and spoken word poetry, the interactive encounter offers a foundational perspective on affirmative speech. Moreover, the stage presentation adopts an atypical composition, balancing pre-constructed works with the improvisational essence of theater. The revelatory design ensures that each comprehensive experience is a unique moment, never to be replicated in exactitude. Interweaving a suite of stimulating performances, the artistic showcase aspires to illuminate spirited consciousness and empower all who embrace its ethos.
“Even if freedom and security are both illusions, as an artist.. I still choose freedom.”