Kenneth Collins of Temporary Distortion On Media, Theater, & Technology

Torn Space Theater presents Kenneth Collins, Artistic Director of Temporary Distortion, in a discussion with Dan Shanahan on the intersection of media, theater, and emerging technology in contemporary performance. This event is produced in conjunction with Torn Space's site-specific media event Motion Picture and is co-sponsored by the Techne Institute for Arts & Emerging Technologies at the University at Buffalo and Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center.

The WNY premiere of Temporary Distortion's Newyorkland (2012) will screen in the lobby just outside Hallwalls' gallery during gallery hours on Friday, August 23 (11am-6pm) and Saturday, August 24 (11am–2pm), and from 2:00–3:00pm on Saturday, August 24, outside Hallwalls' Cinema, followed by the discussion with Collins and Torn Space Artistic Director, Dan Shanahan.

The screening of Newyorkland has been made possible through the generous support of On The Boards. OntheBoards.tv is an on-demand website site featuring HD-quality contemporary performance films available via stream or download. See this and other films at www.ontheboards.tv.