I went to an artist development session run by Anna Turzynski at Compass Live Art in Leeds about Audience Care. Some key points to consider that I took away include:
- How we communicate with a rapidly changing audience with new generations.
- How to mitigate triggering audiences
- Dialogue can mitigate isolation of negative experience (specifically talking to venue staff and bringing them up to speed with the work to perform a support act).
- Audience and Artist Care Worksheets for every work with the following things to consider:
- Before the performance, what info does the audience need to arrive prepared?
- During the performance who/what looks after me?
- During the performance who/what looks after the audience?
- What do I do if I feel uncomfortable during the performance and want to stop?
- What does the audience do if they feel uncomfortable during the performance and want to stop?
- After the performance, what do I need to feel safe and happy?
- After the performance what do the audience need to feel safe and happy?
- How do I know if this will work?
