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ZviDance: Zoom at MASS MoCA

Patrons who attend ZviDance's work-in-progress showing of Zoom on Saturday, December 12, at MASS MoCA may be surprised when artistic director Zvi Gotheiner asks them to not only leave their cell phones on but actually encourages the use of electronic devices and the taking of photos during the performance. Cell phones are a crucial part of the piece which will use dance, music, and video projection to explore the evolving landscape of virtual communities. The piece will premiere in New York in April, but MASS MoCA patrons can get a sneak preview and assist in Zoom's creative development during this special showing in North Adams.

During the performance, the audience will be invited to participate in the visual design by taking pictures during the performance and then emailing or texting them to the visual designer, who will use them in the real-time video collages being projected on the stage. The projected "crowd sourced" content will spark a series of improvisatory dance and musical codes Zvi Gotheiner and composer Scott Killian will have set on the dancers.

$15 adults/$10 students