Each song cycle begins as interactive performance art in “the development tour/phase” of the song cycle. A rough draft of the song cycle is refined through real time input from guest artists and audiences over a series of shows at arts festivals, galleries, and alternative art spaces.
A song cycle is ready to be retired from the development phase and subsequently recorded when it starts to settle into the same arrangements and inventions show by show.
Annual exhibitions and an accompanying booklet feature the artworks created during the development tour.
Let’s pretend I’m a dragon in this world I made and
Let’s pretend that the bad ones are already slain and
Let’s pretend I can fly away into the sun and stay
Let’s pretend I’m a princess in this poly gown and
Let’s pretend there’s a castle on a distant cloud and
Let’s pretend that I’m waking now, somewhere I’m wanted now
In my dreams I outgrow my seams and I’m not contained
I don’t need anyone or thing and I can’t be blamed, can’t be blamed
Let’s pretend I’m invisible to the naked eye and
Let’s pretend that it’s raining somewhere when I cry and
Let’s pretend I don’t wanna die, believe and it’s not a lie
In my dreams I fit perfectly, I’m not in the way
No one screams, we all laugh and sing and it’s all okay, all okay
Let’s pretend there’s a place out there for you and me and
Let’s pretend we’re always together wild and free and
Let’s pretend for eternity, it feels so good to me
When we die it’ll be alright cause we’ll still live on
We’ll be there, where they finally care after this life’s gone, this life’s gone
Themes: childhood, escapism, suicidal ideation, religion, interpersonal relationships
Current stage: Development Tour
Science for Sociopaths: Call for Collaborators
Science for Sociopaths is a conceptually driven, improvisatory multimedia performance art project. At its core, the project combines beautiful, evocative piano and vocal compositions with explorations of systemic and interpersonal themes through a feminist lens. Each performance invites collaborators from any medium—visual art, dance, film, spoken word, sculpture, projection mapping, or beyond—so long as their contribution can be created or manipulated in real time.
Together, we’ll design a bespoke show structure that integrates your chosen medium, reacts dynamically to the music, and invites audience participation. The collaboration is as structured or as spontaneous as you need it to be: whether you prefer rehearsing and deeply integrating every detail or arriving on the day ready to improvise, all approaches are welcome.
There’s just one guiding principle: Pick a desired outcome that doesn’t require controlling the variables. Instead of aiming for precision or expecting specific audience reactions, our goal is to explore. For example, you might investigate how people respond to a visual or interactive prompt rather than trying to make them feel or think a specific way. This openness fosters authentic connection and discovery, both for us and the audience.
This is an opportunity to co-create something truly unique and boundary-pushing. If this resonates with your artistic practice, I’d love to hear your ideas!
Book now or see schedule for chances to participate in a Science for Sociopaths Multimedia Show in 2025.