Collaborative Devising Sessions
Exploring image theatre and physical composition through a large-scale rope environment developed by Paper Doll Militia. Limited spaces. No cost to participate. RSVP required.
What
Artist-led R&D sessions facilitated by Rain Anya of Paper Doll Militia. Through task-based devising, improvisation, and collaborative experimentation, artists will investigate new possibilities for performance and visual storytelling using a custom ground apparatus.
Where
Rain Anya’s Home Studio
4820 Seldner Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90032
When
Sessions will be offered throughout the research period in June 2026. Participants may attend individual sessions or multiple sessions. For a full list of dates and times, click the RSVP link below.
Who
Open to performers, dancers, circus artists, theatre-makers, and other creative practitioners interested in collaborative creation and ensemble devising. Prior experience with devising, improvisation, or performance-making is recommended. This space is designed for exploration and assumes prior training in a movement or performance practice.
*Note: The apparatus is ground-based and does not require aerial experience.
About
These sessions are part of an ongoing artistic research project investigating the creative potential of a custom rope structure as a medium for visual theatre. Sessions are exploratory and process-focused rather than rehearsals for a specific production.
Fill up your creative cup and gain experience with Paper Doll Militia’s ensemble devising methods through these free, facilitated sessions. Material generated may inform future works developed by the company, though participation does not guarantee future casting or employment.
The primary goal of these sessions is to connect with the Los Angeles creative community while expanding the artistic vocabulary of the apparatus. To learn more about Paper Doll Militia visit www.paperdollmilitia.com/aerial-theatre-productions/productions/