the book of separation
A bespoke, participatory experience for two
about the stories that connect us
Invite a friend to take the journey with you
Online. In your home. Worldwide
"The way in which all the pieces — audio, video, participation, interview — are mixed together to create a sum greater than the parts is sublime." - No Proscenium Review
An immersive journey with a friend deep into a story custom built for the two of you. Step into an entirely new kind of remote performance
“What would you do,” asks the voice on the phone, “if your friend weren’t in your life anymore?”
It’s the last question in the interview, the one the interview has been building towards. You answer, knowing that everything you’ve offered will be used to design your friend’s journey and that your friend is now answering the very same questions for you. And then the experience begins. You in your home, with your computer and your phone; your friend in theirs. You step into a bookshop, find The Book, then fall through its pages into the story of a land beset by a Curse of Separation. Will you be able to find a cure? Will your friend?
The Book of Separation offers both a poetic meditation on what makes us close and an exploration of how we return from this year of separation.
Each person's journey is unique, custom built based on a phone interview. The ticket you purchase is for two people - you and a friend (or partner, family member, juggling team mate - someone who matters in your life.) Your friend may be in the next room or on the other side of the world - the expereince will work equally well. You will take the journey at the same time, following separate but intersecting paths. Plan for a 90 minute experience, though you may be done sooner.
The Book of Separation is an Odyssey Works Production
Written, directed, and produced by Abraham Burickson
Featuring the voices of Kaya Vision, Megan Livingston, Ursula Marcum, and Abraham Burickson; Original graphics by Ana Tobin; Original score by Travis Weller; Dramaturg: Sophie Larsmon; Technical Director: Paul Farnell; Show Developer: Annie Walsh; OneThing Developer: Dan Avramescu; Videos by Kees Colijn, Biofilia, and others.
Built on the OneThing Performance Platform
Copyright 2021, Odyssey Works.
*The Book of Separation begins with a recorded telephone interview. The recordings in this interview will be used to create your performance, but will not be otherwise disseminated without your permission. Regular calling, messaging, and data rates apply