Elena Lach & Ema Benčíková - Spacing in: Relaxed Performance Lab for autistic and neuroqueer attendants

Three day workshop in German and English

During this weekend autistic and neuroqueer beings interested in performance and theatre will come together. While collectively stimming and resting we will think about the questions: What is neuroqueer culture and how can brut Wien sustainably support it? How can we feel relaxed and at ease in the theatre? We will talk with artists and technicians and play around with light, sound, seating and other practicalities of the theatre. There will be the possibility to enjoy a relaxed drag show by the disabled artists from Dragsau.

Relax, take it easy. Take a nap with us. Snooze, rest, stim, commune – it’s crip time.

In this three-day relaxed performance lab we want to delve deeper into our bodies and into the space that surrounds us. How can we make the cultural space of brut comfortable for neurodivergence? What can we construct to support our complex embodiment? What can brut Wien implement in their infrastructure to make access possible? What do we need in our bodies? How can we rest and ease sensory overstimulation?

We will be combining somatic exercises and collective design practices into a lab for our neuroqueer bodyminds. We invite you to participate in our three-day research into the specificities of neurodivergent accessibility in performance – be it for performers or audiences. We also invite you to join us at the relaxed drag performance by the disabled artists from Dragsau on Sat. 15.11. from 19:00 to 21:00.

Our aim is to explore, question, and collectively create a structure that can sustainably support neuroqueer, neurodivergent and autistic people interested in performance and theater. Spacing in: Relaxed Performance Lab desires to be a playful form of groundwork that uncovers the needs and means of accommodation in our community.

While collectively stimming and unmasking we will think about the question: What is neuroqueer culture and how can institutions support it?

To plan the three-day lab more precisely according to the participants’ experiences and expectations, there will be a kick-off meeting on Mon. 27.10. from 18:00 to 20:00 for a first get to know meeting.

Accessibility:

Registration for assistants, accompanying persons and assistance dogs is possible via the registration form as well as at brehm@brut-wien.at or via WhatsApp +43 676 587 8723.

We offer a pick-up service from the nearby tram and bus stations so that everyone can find their way to brut nordwest. Please let us know at brehm@brut-wien.at or by phone and WhatsApp on +43 676 587 8723 and we will be happy to pick you up.

Participants will be provided with lunch/dinner (vegan/vegetarian) for the entire duration of the workshop.

Alternative seating and lying options

If you have any questions, please contact Katrin Brehm (brehm@brut-wien.at and +43 676 587 8723).

Dates & Tickets:
If the participation fees are a hurdle for you, please contact Katrin Brehm – by email at brehm@brut-wien.at or by phone and WhatsApp at +43 676 587 8723. We will find a solution so that everyone can participate.