LIVELab Presents Double Pendulum - Synaptic Rodeo

Friday, November 15  and Saturday, November 16, 2024 

 Show 8PM-10PM; Doors 7:30PM

Sunday, November 17, 2024

Show 2PM-4PM; Doors 1:30PM

Synaptic Rodeo 2024 Trailer

Synaptic Rodeo - Rhythm Promo

Eye Tracking Clip from Synaptic Rodeo

Synaptic Rodeo: an innovative theatrical performance where neuroscience, technology, and art collide. This groundbreaking performance, featuring Dr. Laurel Trainor, Founder and Director of the LIVELab, blends scientific exploration with artistic expression. As Dr. Trainor portrays herself, her insights on human consciousness transition fluidly into dynamic performances enhanced by EEG, motion capture, eye tracking and active acoustics. Synaptic Rodeo pushes the boundaries of mind and body using LIVELab's cutting-edge technology to forge new types of co-creation between artists and audience. Originally developed over a two-year residency, Synaptic Rodeo is being revived for 10th anniversary celebrations with exciting new additions, including eye tracking technology and an integrated research study. Witness the extraordinary collaboration of composer John Gzowski, choreographer Julia Aplin, media artist Jim Ruxton, and playwright Anna Chatterton. In this new iteration of the work, award winning and highly acclaimed director Evalyn Parry is joining the collaborative creative team of this immersive, interactive experience that redefines the intersection of science and art.

NOTE: This performance includes flashing lights and fog

The performance on Friday evening will be live streamed video recorded.

A processing fee is added to ticket price at check out.

This performance is generously supported by incite Foundation for the Arts, SSHRC Connections Grant,

SSHRC Arts Research Board,  McMaster University Vice President Research Office