coLAB Arts’ monthly programs in creative writing, film, storytelling and community conversations will focus on the topic of surveillance during March at various sites throughout New Brunswick.
The creative writing workshop, thePEN, will be held 1-4 p.m. March 21 at Unity Square Community Center, 81 Remsen Ave., focusing on short fiction and poetry.
Feedback Friday is a free open screenwriting workshop that will be held 6-9 p.m. March 27 at the Unity Square Community Center.
A free in-studio performance featuring new work from emerging choreographers Miriam Gabriel and Christian Lopez will be held 7-9 p.m. March 22 at the Lustig Dance Theatre, 80 Albany St. The performance will include an artist session and light reception.
The Vom story slam, during which people can share personal stories before a live audience, will be based on questions about surveillance. Participants can share their stories 6-8 p.m. March 26 at World of Beer, 335 George St. Stories must be between four to eight minutes long; have a beginning, middle and end with a narrative climax; and be unscripted without any notes. To perform, email [email protected].
March’s installment of theTABLE will focus on the following questions: Have smartphones, drones, social media and personal habits created a surveillance state? What is the difference between subversive observation and free information? How do large entities like governments and corporate interests use personal information we regularly and freely volunteer? The discussion will be held noon to 2 p.m. March 29 at a location that will be revealed upon ticket purchase. Food will be provided. Tickets are available at www.colab-arts.org/thetable.