Inspired by Kristen Radtke’s Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness
Join us on April 10, 2024 for lively discussions, essays, poetry, photography, film, dance and theater performances, and free lunch.
Alger 110
Check-in: 8:30–8:45 am
Welcome: 8:45–9 am
Session 1: Essays and Poetry, 9–9:50 am
Presenters:
- Isaiah Dahl, “Loneliness and Throwing an Orange Ball at a Basket”
- Malena Santia, poetry
- Davanna Jackley, “Activities to Improve Your Mental Health”
- Olivia Barone, “Dissecting Loneliness”
Facilitator:
Break: 10–10:15 am
Session 2: Disappearing Act, 10:15–11:30 am
Presenters: Film Studies 355: "Transmedia Storytelling"
- Tai Bacani
- Amber Walker
- Roxy Soto
Facilitator:
Forman Theater, Nazarian Center
Session 3: Theater and Dance Performances, 12–12:50 pm
Seek You
Choreographed and performed by:
- Chris DePina
- Abigail Lawrence
- Matthew Macy
- Ella Redding
- Shawn Simmons
Seek You: A Devised Theater Piece
Written and performed by:
- Kayla Botelho
- Steven Cere
- Gianna DaSilva
- Korinna Daniels
- Jasson DeLeon
- Rebecca DeVivo
- Jeffrey Gonzalez
- Terry Johnson Green
- Matt Macy
- Emma McKay
- Izzy McElroy
- Amaya Moniz
- Cal Ouellette
- Caleigh Pearce
- Nyah Price
- Abby Saccone
- Shawn Simmons
- Sam Wright
Facilitators
Bill Wilson and Angelica Cardente-Vessella
Alger 110
Box Lunch: 1–2 pm
Session 4: Essays and Photography, 2–3:15 pm
Presenters:
- Samantha Rosa, “My Experience with Female Loneliness”
- Elizabeth Ferrara, “My Battle Against Loneliness and Gender Expectations”
- Leo Castaneda-Pineda, “Depictions of Loneliness: A Photo Series”
- Sofia Morel, “The Impact of American Loneliness: Socialization of Gender, Technology, and Culture”
Facilitator:
Break: 3:15–3:30 pm
Session 5: Essays and Poetry, 3:30–4 pm
Presenters:
- Sparrow Seabury, poetry
- Marie Sinyan, poetry
- Nyah Price, “Poetry as Therapeutic Process”
Facilitator:
Conclusion: 4–4:30
