Created, performed, and designed by Julie Rada

The Porch Sitting protocol was originally conceived by artist and academic Lois Weaver as part of her Public Address Systems

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Sports Castle, Denver, CO for the Denver Immersive Gathering Pop-Up Festival

November 5th, 2022

A Grapefruit Lab production

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Originally developed by Split Britches and Lois Weaver, Porch Sittings take seriously the idea that dialogue can happen side-by side, rather than face-to-face with an expert. It makes space for the things we wonder rather than providing a platform for the things we know.

Participants are free to wonder, observe, dream, or reflect upon our collective future. There may be periods of quiet, moments of shared understanding, or bursts of raucousness. It is a side-by-side, informal discussion inspired by the notion of sitting on the porch, watching the world go by. Everyone can come and go as you please as long as they pay due respect to the silence or the flow of conversation.

On the Porch, conversation is sustained by a few simple rules. It is a space to sit, think, dream or get involved in the ongoing conversation.

Performed and designed by Julie Rada

Conceived and created by Lois Weaver

Additional performances by Tresha Farris and Edith Weiss

Production support by Kenny Storms