What this was
From 2017 to 2020, Groundwork — Artists Taking Risks — was a recurring works-in-progress showcase for diverse artists, especially artists of color. The name said what the room was for: trying something that might not work yet. That kind of experimentation is harder than it sounds when most available spaces belong to someone else. Artists of color often have to mask in rooms not built for them — which means the work that reaches the public is already pre-filtered, already safer. Groundwork was the room before that room. A place to bring what wasn’t finished, get real feedback, and keep moving the idea forward. It ran because the need for that space didn’t go away — and because being in a room full of people who already know how hard it is changes what’s possible.
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The full record
~~~ 2017—2020: Groundwork ~~~
~~~ 2017 — 12/10/2017
Welcome to Groundwork: Works in Progress hosted by Lucky Chaos!
Groundwork creates a space for diverse artists to showcase performance art and theatre works in progress in a supportive environment. Artists of color are especially welcome!
If you are an artist who’d like to perform your piece at the next Groundwork show, please send your info to info@luckychaos.com. Groundwork is slated for every other month, beginning in Dec 2017.
What can you do as an audience member?
- Watch and enjoy
- Give feedback (use the provided feedback form)
- Hug-an-artist (if performer would like one)
- Support the artists!
Our Team
Leng Wong – exe. producer
Norman Tran – producer
Sundaram Ader – stage manager
Jiajing Qi, Neko Cowan – lighting
Wen Nguyen, Cindy Soo – registration and concessions
~~~ 2018 — 4 events 2/18, 5/20, 7/22,10/21/2018
Welcome to Groundwork: Works in Progress hosted by Lucky Chaos
A space for diverse artists to experiment, take chances in a safe space, and support each other.
Come join our community of diverse artists in this bimonthly works-in-progress event. Contact us to sign up for a slot for you or your group; artists of color are especially welcome!
Do the work, show the work!
Performance art, script readings, films, sketches, scene work-shopping, and anything else that will not damage the stage, or hurt you or others. You can choose to receive written feedback by the audience, or hold a quick Q&A after your piece to get live feedback. We generally limit each act to about 15 minutes, but that’s always negotiable depending on number of acts for that evening.
Not performing? Come watch, support, give feedback, hug-an-artist, or just be in a space of creativity and risk taking. Everyone gets a program of the evening’s acts including a space for written feedback for each artist/act. We collect the programs at the end of the event. If an artist/act has requested feedback, we will forward the feedback on.
(Actors are always needed for script readings.)
Admission is $10 suggested donation to help us pay for space, lights, and concessions. No reservations needed, just show up.
Featuring works in progress by Lucky Chaos company members, and other artists. Sign up!
Resident Act:
Lucky Chaos Lion Dance Team – reintepreting an ancient artform for contemporary storytelling
At our home at the Motion Media Arts Center (aka Austin School of Film).
Our Team
Leng Wong – exe. producer
Norman Tran – producer
Sundaram Ader – stage manager
Jiajing Qi, Neko Cowan – lighting
Wen Nguyen, Cindy Soo – registration and concessions
~~~ 2019 — 6 events 1/27, 3/3, 5/5, 7/21, 9/22, 12/1/2019
Groundwork: Artists Taking Risks
A space for diverse artists to experiment, take chances in a safe space, and support each other.
Come join our community of diverse artists in this bimonthly works-in-progress event. Contact us to sign up for a slot for you or your group; artists of color are especially welcome!
Do the work, show the work!
Performance art, script readings, films, sketches, scene work-shopping, and anything else that will not damage the stage, or hurt you or others. You can choose to receive written feedback by the audience, or hold a quick Q&A after your piece to get live feedback. We generally limit each act to about 15 minutes, but that’s always negotiable depending on number of acts for that evening.
Not performing? Come watch, support, give feedback, hug-an-artist, or just be in a space of creativity and risk taking. Everyone gets a program of the evening’s acts including a space for written feedback for each artist/act. We collect the programs at the end of the event. If an artist/act has requested feedback, we will forward the feedback on.
Admission is $10 suggested donation to help us pay for space, lights, and concessions. No reservations needed, just show up.
Featuring works in progress by Lucky Chaos company members, and other artists. Sign up!
At our home at the Motion Media Arts Center (aka Austin School of Film).
~~~ 2020 — 3 events 2/16, 5/7, 5/28/2020
Groundwork: Artists Taking Risks
A space for diverse artists to experiment, take chances in a safe space, and support each other.
Come join our community of diverse artists in this bimonthly works-in-progress event. Contact us to sign up for a slot for you or your group; artists of color are especially welcome!
Do the work, show the work!
Performance art, script readings, films, sketches, scene work-shopping, and anything else that will not damage the stage, or hurt you or others. You can choose to receive written feedback by the audience, or hold a quick Q&A after your piece to get live feedback. We generally limit each act to about 15 minutes, but that’s always negotiable depending on number of acts for that evening.
Not performing? Come watch, support, give feedback, hug-an-artist, or just be in a space of creativity and risk taking. Everyone gets a program of the evening’s acts including a space for written feedback for each artist/act. We collect the programs at the end of the event. If an artist/act has requested feedback, we will forward the feedback on.
Admission is $10 suggested donation to help us pay for space, lights, and concessions. No reservations needed, just show up.
Featuring works in progress by Lucky Chaos company members, and other artists. Sign up!
At our home at the Motion Media Arts Center (aka Austin School of Film).
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