With growing awareness of tensions between the human and digital interface with restrictions, social distancing and isolation, Lauren turned to Alexa as a collaborator. 

Can Alexa fill the void of human connection? Is she becoming part of the family? In this dance piece, Nicolette Whitley will turn to Alexa for answers in the pandemic, and make sense of the challenging times we find ourselves in and to provide a sense of hope.

Lauren Tucker’s creative practice includes choreography, making, performing, participatory practice, storytelling and producing, and making work with, by and for children and young people. 

This work is co-produced and supported by Open Online theatre, IJAD DANCE, and MDI. 

This work was made on zoom and we didn't come together until we presented the work LIVE through a visual mixer, and Open Online Theatre platform, from The Playground Theatre in London. We socially distanced, complied with covid regulations, and travelled in a safe and secure way. 

Credits: 
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Collaborators: Nicolette Whitley and Felicity Goodman 
Co-creators of the work: 
Buille Hill Academy Students, 
The Lowry Cat pupils 
The Lowry Class of 2020 artists
Lipa sixth Form Students, 
Abigail Diaz
Co-creators that attended OOT workshops 
Film entries: Dom Coffey, Davic Corrigan, Natalie Corrigan, Niamh Mannix, Helen McArron, Sarah Ward
Aimie Williamson, samuel Duran, Emma Lippitt, Alex OT, Morag Liston, Connie aged 5, Pen (They are still coming in)
All OOT Artists 
Class of 2020 artists 
Tuckshop Dance Theatre's social media followers 

Supporters: MDI, Open Online Theatre 

This work can be booked with a digital workshop for children and young people called 'Alexa, Let's Create' and a live question and answer session. For more information please email: tuckshopdancetheatre@gmail.com

For more information please visit: openonlinetheatre.org/performance/alexa/

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The film below was supported by the Lowry, as part of some creative research around ‘connection’
Lauren invested her time in to supporting a multi- disciplinary team to connect with self, each other and our natural world. Tuckshop Dance Theatre consistently explore how we use digital technology to make sense of our lives.

Alexa, How Do I Disappear?

A question raised by Tom in our co- creation workshop.

Film footage: Sam Ryley, Edited by Lauren Tucker, Performed by Natasha Gooden.