Last month, Applied Mechanics travelled to Ann Arbor, Michigan to continue our research residency at U of M. Our task was to uncover some of the hidden histories of the University of Michigan; the first step towards the development of a performance piece in honor of its upcoming Bicentennial. We had an awesome week. Our hosts, UMS (University Musical Society), gave us unfettered access to the archives, students, and vast spaces around campus. We guest-taught a class called “Engaging Performance”, audited a class called “Silences of the University of Michigan”, led workshops, spent hours upon hours in the Labadie radical ephemera archive, and interviewed students about their lives on campus. It was a full, inspiring week. And trips to Zingermans and Treasure Mart didn’t hurt. Here are some photos from our adventures:
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