Benched

This work experiments with the notion of creating a main show out of a series of sideshows, what is deemed to be secondary, specifically looking at sideshows spanning from vintage to modern day. Benched is inspired by sideshows, ten in one, ball boys, ring girls, puppetry, stunts, female sumo wrestlers and Olafur Eliasson. This work was generated thanks to this group of people coming together. Leila offered a series of starting points and the performers offered their knowledge and creativity with openness and trust.

Concept/Direction: Leila McMillan Photos: Rocio Chacon