VoxLab is a developmental live arts laboratory in residence at Dartmouth College, focused on fostering projects by Dartmouth alumni. During the week-long retreat in Hanover, alumni artists develop their works-in-progress in collaboration with current undergraduates. Our goals are to create a space for alumni to experiment, immerse the students in the process of creating new work, and build a more connected community for alumni in the arts.
We work in the Hopkins Center and have access to all the newly-renovated arts spaces: The Bentley and Moore, a new dance studio, a vastly improved rehearsal room, a slick design studio, a new black box, and a new recital hall.
We also have access to many campus resources; including the various libraries and digital collections, and a private office space to work. The Theater 65 course means students are a part of the process—reading pages, researching, experimenting. Once again, a central aim of Vox is to give both time and space to artists in a world where both are hard to come by.
A fundamental part of VoxLab is our collaboration with Theater 65, a course taught during the summer term, that focuses on immersing students in new work development.
During the lab, projects will work closely with students, who, in years past, have performed in, assistant directed, stage managed, designed, and dramaturged pieces. When applying, it is important that you be able to articulate how you might collaborate with the students—part of Vox’s mission is to continue to build up our artistic community, and that includes “future” alumni.
Pre-process support, including assistance in coordination of travel, and artistic consultation as requested.
Dedicated office or rehearsal room throughout the retreat period.
Access to the College’s vast material and natural resources during the retreat.
Free room and board for you and a collaborator - if applicable - during the retreat
Process support for your project from the VoxLab team and Dartmouth Theater Department
The support of a Company Manager who will work to learn and meet your access needs and address housing/food/travel needs as they arise.
Opportunities to share work and/or discuss your artistic practice
VoxLab is curated by Vox Theater, with the generous support of the Dartmouth College Department of Theater.