Townsperson B, defined
Townsperson B takes its name from a theatrical term: a human, yet not recognized as a unique individual. While Townsperson A may be confined to the role of a number, placeholder, or nameless archetype who speaks a simple phrase or perhaps just a single word, Townsperson B is further imprisoned. With neither a name nor a line of dialogue, Townsperson B is relegated to nodding or murmuring agreement or opposition; no complex opinions; no fine distinctions. Townspersons B are the background’s background, ever in the shadow of the lead players who drive their world.
On Townsperson B
As Townsperson B, I believe it is time to break free and make a ruckus in a body of sonic, visual, and theatrical projects. I hope to develop disruptive technology to empower performers to raise the quality of their live show while lowering their production costs. I want to do strive as a professional to take effective steps towards preserving the economic viability of live performance in a time when the culture of live shows is struggling to survive.
~ Karl Goetz