Evoking Community – Interactively

Over Coffee® | Stories and Resources from the Intersection of Art and Science | Exploring How to Make STEAM Work For You

(Image courtesy of Two Bit Circus, and used with permission.) Technology plus imagination always equals fun, with Two Bit Circus. This time, they're applying that equation to all of us self-isolating at home. Their new creation, Two Bit Circus REMOTE, will give you a chance to add fun to your Thursday nights, free! And now, you can book Two Bit Circus REMOTE for interactive special occasions, as we work and celebrate special events remotely. And here's the link to our new video component! So, what is Two Bit Circus REMOTE? A platform of customizable games, which you can play from home with your family, friends and team members, presented in a live, online game-show format, Professional entertainers serve as hosts for these events, both for the weekly public show and the cu. In a recent press release,Two Bit Circus describes these experiences as "a mash-up of classic TV game shows, with a splash of bar trivia and the magic of the Internet". And you're invited to their free public Halloween show, coming up on Thursday, October 29th! They also have special-edition themed shows available for booking: a holiday edition, birthday edition and REMOTE for corporate groups! According to their press release, there's also a video-themed show--as well as a Remote Dating theme in the works. As Two Bit Circus' CTO and "Mad Inventor", Eric Gradman is passionate about creating seriously cool new technology--and about entertaining. He has both a background in computer science and as a circus performer. Robotics, developing immersive story rooms and engaging audiences are three of his areas of expertise. Eric shared the story of Two Bit Circus REMOTE, offered a look at what users will experience and discussed the creative experience of creating this new feature. On this edition of Over Coffee®, we cover: How Eric came up with the interactive online show concept, after Two Bit Circus temporarily closed their Micro Amusement Park; What it's like to host a birthday party with the Two Bit Circus REMOTE show; A particularly fun game which you may experience, as part of the show; A word we'd never heard before, in our life! How to participate in the free REMOTE show for Halloween, on Thursday, October 29th! Why the game shows are co-creative, as opposed to simply competitive; A look at the upcoming holiday shows; How community is growing through Two Bit Circus REMOTE; A look at the robot "in charge" of the new show; What educators have in common with what's happening with the REMOTE platform; Possible future plans for REMOTE; A funny charades-game event which was part of a recent show; Eric's experiences teaching his son in his workshop (and a funny "dad moment"!)