theater simple's PARK BENCH - an interactive public art work

In mid September, Park Bench played a doubleheader in Duvall.  We started out right in front of the brand new shopping center, and finished the evening in McCormick Park, on the banks of the Snoqualmie River and the final night of Duvall's outdoor cinema. Part of 4Culture's Site Specific Performance Network. Released December 9, 2007.

In late September, Park Bench made a visit to the King County city of Redmond and a place where farmers and artists and residents all come together, the Redmond Farmer s Market.  Part of 4Culture's Site Specific Performance Network. Released November 23, 2007.

Here is Part Two of our week in Columbia City, our visit to the Farmer's Market. Part of 4Culture's Site Specific Performance Network. Released November 14, 2007.

Welcome to Podbean, theater simple and Park Bench's new host.  We are super-pleased with the site.  As we transfer our podcast repertoire from the now defunct gcast site, we thought we'd feature one of our favorite episodes, theater simple's Park Bench, Ep 10, Columbia City.  In 2007 Park Bench made two visits to Seattle's Columbia City neighborhood.  On our first trip we set up shop as part of the Columbia City Beatwalk.  We talked about the neighborhood, the event, and how art can play a part in everyday life.  Enjoy.

Park Bench sets up shop in Kent, WA, at the Block Party and Art Walk. The topic: Music, Art, Community fairs and life in Kent. Part of 4Culture's Site Specific Performance Network.  Released October 27, 2007.

Park Bench sets up shop in Auburn, WA,  at the Summer Sounds & Cinema Series. The topic: Auburn, the importance of community, and family traditions. Part of 4Culture's Site Specific Performance Network. Released October 1, 2007.

As part of our week in Bellevue, PARK BENCH spent the day at the Crossroads Community Center and Park talking to people about their lives and the value of community and urban green space. Part of 4Culture's Site Specific Performance Network. Released September 27, 2007

On consecutive Tuesdays, PARK BENCH hung out in downtown Bellevue listening to great jazz and talking to people about their city, their music and their lives. Part of 4Culture's Site Specific Performance Network. Released September 27, 2007

theater simple's Park Bench was developed as part of the 2007 Adelaide Fringe in South Australia.  Later that year, Park Bench premiered here in the US with a series of installations for the King County Site-Specific Performance Network.  Our first installation was in front of the gorgeous North Bend branch of the King County Library System, with the 4000 foot sheer face of Mt. Si as a back drop.  This is a gem of a podcast, with both young and old weighing in about the importance of libraries and reading in their lives.  Please enjoy theater simple's Park Bench, Episode #5, North Bend (rebroadcast).

theater simple takes their mobile interview outpost to the streets of Adelaide, and talks to the people. We also have the tables turned on us, and  Andrew is interviewed by a French traveller about theater simple's site-specific work CARAVAN CHRONICLES.  Released June 7, 2007.

Park Bench Ep 1 (Adelaide, AU)
theater simple and students from Urban Myth Theatre of Youth in Adelaide, AU discuss art and role models in the inaugural episode of theater simple's award-winning podcast series. Released April 21, 2007.