A most profound and creative event is taking place on the Wesleyan campus during the next 12 days. Ideally, one will take it in more than once, for the exhibit will continue to evolve.
Of All The People In All The World is a living, changing work of art and theatre, revealing human statistics of interest and concern. The creators hope to make normally impossible-to-imagine statistics TANGIBLE.
The idea was created in the UK by a couple of British actors who go by the name of Stan’s Café, and it is currently touring the planet. The show’s last stop was Barcelona.
This is surely the closest this world traveling exhibit will come to any of us in Connecticut. And it’s well worth the short drive to Wesleyan.
The show is held at the Zilkha Art Gallery at Wesleyan University’s Center for the Arts as part of their year long dedication to issues of global climate change and other relevant subjects.
The show is a fascinating brief walk through various displays of facts, using grains of rice as the unit of measurement to depict human statistics while suggesting connections that exist between and among them.
You, the visitor, can even bring your own set of statistics (if reliably sound and true) to the show and, possibly, they will be added to the display while you’re there. The gentlemen (all from the UK) particularly
welcome statistics relating to our lives here in our own locale, Connecticut. If they can be authenticated, they can be added to the show.
This is an intelligent, creative living exhibit–which will enlighten and provoke. You and your students, colleagues, family, and friends should be among All The People In All The World who visit this important show.
Your visit can be as short or as long as you’d like. You can spend as few as ten to fifteen minutes among the displayed groupings of rice piles and titles or as much time as you’d like at the Gallery show–to take in the significance of it all.
And it is free to the public.
Anne Cassady
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As someone who enjoys following local music, I appreciate hearing directly from a performer about what it’s like behind the scenes. Thanks for sharing your perspective.
It’s always refreshing to see artists take time to connect with their audience. This post gives a nice glimpse into the local performance scene.
I found this post really interesting – it’s not every day you get a firsthand account from someone on stage. The local arts community seems richer for voices like this.
Thank you for writing about your experience as a performer. It’s a good reminder of the personal effort that goes into every show, and it makes me want to support local events more.
I appreciate this message. There’s something special about hearing from someone who is part of the local performance community – it adds a human touch that articles often miss.
It is easy to underestimate how much a single performer’s message can shape a local arts scene. This post is a good example of why community venues matter.
I appreciate that this message comes from someone rooted in the local scene. Those perspectives often get lost in larger conversations about performance.
The tone of this post makes me think about how performers rely on genuine local support rather than broad recognition. Worth reflecting on.
Local performers bring something irreplaceable to a town. Thank you for giving this voice a place to be heard.
It’s refreshing to see a blog that lets a local performer speak directly instead of filtering everything through an event listing.
This post really makes you think about how much dedication goes into a local performance. Thanks for sharing this perspective — it’s a good reminder to show up for the artists in our own neighborhoods.
I was struck by the honesty in this message. It’s rare to hear from a performer directly, and I appreciate the insight into what it means to connect with an audience.
What a meaningful message. It’s great when someone takes the time to share their experience — it helps the rest of us understand and value the local arts scene even more.
This is a lovely piece. I like how it highlights the human side of performing, something we often overlook when we just see a show. Thanks for the thoughtful read.
Really enjoyed reading this. It’s refreshing to come across a blog post that feels so genuine and grounded in real community life.
This really resonates with me. Local performers often go unnoticed, yet they bring so much character to a community. Thanks for sharing this perspective.
I appreciate hearing from the performer directly. It’s easy to forget the person behind the stage, and this message adds a human touch that’s often missing in local arts coverage.
The part about staying connected to your audience stood out. Live performances feel more honest when the artist shares where they’re coming from.
It’s refreshing to see a performer speak openly about the challenges of being local. Too often we only see the polished side, so this kind of message matters.
The message also makes me think about how we support local art. A little encouragement can go a long way for someone who’s just starting out.
This post offers a valuable glimpse into the experience of a local performer. It’s easy to overlook the effort that goes into creating art outside the mainstream, and messages like this help audiences appreciate the human side of performance.
I appreciate how this message captures the realities of performing locally. Too often we focus on big stages and overlook the intimate connection that local artists build with their communities.
The honesty in this letter is refreshing. It reminds us that every performer starts somewhere, and that supporting local talent enriches the places we live.
Reading this made me think about the challenges local performers face behind the scenes. It’s a useful reminder to engage with and support the artists in our own neighborhoods.
I found this post thoughtful and grounded. It speaks to the resilience of local performers and the value of sharing their journey with a wider audience.