B.O.A.T is an amphitheatre with an audience capacity of 425 people, it is formed of eight artificially turfed ledges which lead down to a thrust stage. There is an acoustic wall which prevents noise pollution flooding the performance space. The location of the theatre is on Dyke Road Park, Hove, and opened May 2015. The theatre operates from May to September, it provides a performance space for schools, local artists as well as national touring productions and companies. They mainly host theatre however there is often music and comedy events as well, the space has no artistic director or an artistic policy.
What is site-specific?
- Performance that overly uses the properties and qualities of a given site.
- Could include a landscape, city, building, room ect.
- Explores the boundaries of a theatrical experience.
- Does not take place in a traditional theatre venue/setting.
- Exaggerates the relationship between person and the physical environment.
- The goal is to utilise the space and venue so that it participates the overall experience.
- The audience are more immersed in the production, the actors are no longer separated form them - breaking down the forth wall.
- Considerations include weather, audience capacity and available space.
What is Site Specific? (Discussion)
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