Engulfed by art: Experimental multimedia performance comments on social media, modern communication

Cyclopaedia composer/director Tim Hinck, right, discusses a section of the performance with Michael McCamish, who is part of the muti-media event. Photo by Megan Hollenbeck

Thanks to the explosion of social media services and ubiquitous smartphone ownership, the global village is more crowded and communicative than ever.

As a result, daily life for many people is a constant bombardment of text messages, Facebook event invites and Twitter mentions, often in amounts that can seem overwhelming.

On Feb. 21, local composer Tim Hinck says he hopes to spark discussion on how communication is filtered through these channels with “Cyclopaedia,” an experimental multi-discipline theatrical work.

During the hour-long performance, the audience will be seated in the center of Center for Creative Arts’ auditorium while around them actors, dancers and visual artists will draw their attention from all angles.