This is the murky evidence of the making of Median Dogs, an audioplay by Portland artist, Adrian Williams. Not having been present opening night for the only live performance of the play, I lingered for quite a while listening to the play and accompanying soundscape on a pair of headphones smack dab in the center of the installation. It was surprisingly engrossing.
The sound effects and music, obviously created by the objects and instruments in the space, were layered with a somewhat mysterious dialogue that was laced with social change, fear and frustration. The setting was San Antonio and the issue of focus was the right to education. The characters were everyday people and political activists, with a brief cameo by the popo. I had a sense that the story was a potential reality in the near future, and that the concerns of the activists were urgent.
I left feeling inspired. I left feeling like, wow, audioplay. This is something I want to do.
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