A New York magazine article about a public scene-making collective called Improv Everywhere had me applauding the chutzpah and the sheer team-leading genius that allows groups of people in New York City to work together seamlessly to create unusual (and in some cases, awe-inspiring) public performance pieces. Here’s a look at one of the group’s most famous “missions”: the Grand Central Station freeze, in which 207 people froze simultaneously for 5 minutes during the midday rush.
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Teamwork As Performance Art
July 3rd, 2008 @ 10:03 am
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David 42
Very cool!
that was great. love your Friday (Thursday is the new Friday right?) blogs!
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CC Holland
Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it. I thought it was both clever and funny.
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Enrico Pallazzo
RE: Teamwork As Performance Art
Wonder if they had any strangers join in.
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CC Holland
Alien attack
I think it was more likely that non-participants were completely freaked out!
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Live2Post
RE: Teamwork As Performance Art
Wow!
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gaelgrad
Next event?
I wonder if they have their next event/stunt planned, it would be fun to join in!
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CC Holland
Check out their Web site:
http://improveverywhere.com/. Lots of new "missions" happening, and it's gone somewhat viral with copycats in other cities. Have fun!
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CC Holland
You said it...
...in just one word. Wowed me too.
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Girsang
RE: Teamwork As Performance Art
Very cool. When the guy says "everyone" is frozen, I thought it was interesting that it only took 207 people to give that perception.
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CC Holland
Human roadblock
Yeah, I loved the part with the guy in the luggage cart. He was most definitely perplexed!
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