"Dead People Liking Things on FB: A Lecture Performance Exploring Social Media and Mortality"

Stage: Chicora Stage
Stage Location: 119 East St., Stardust Pictures 
Show Times: August 23rd 7:00pm, August 24th 1:00pm
Live Stream Time: August 23rd 7:00pm 

Explore the fascinating relationship between death and social media with this thought-provoking lecture series. Join us as we explore the intriguing phenomena of deceased people "liking" things on Facebook and the important concerns it raises about our digital legacies, memory, and the afterlife in a time when our online presence frequently outlives us.​

​With an engrossing fusion of storytelling, analysis, and audience participation, this show asks you to consider the ramifications of our digital identities living on beyond death. This lecture performance presents a distinctive and captivating examination of a topical and fascinating subject, ranging from examining how social media platforms perpetuate our digital personas to contemplating how our online interactions mold our conceptions of life and death.

Come along with us as we set off on a voyage through the digital underworld, where the lines separating the living from the dead are blurred and our online personas become independent.

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Bio

Chris Dupuis, originally from Toronto, is a multifaceted artist known for his work as a writer, curator, and performance-maker. With a diverse range of creative talents, he brings a unique perspective to his craft, captivating audiences with his innovative approach to storytelling and performance art.

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Get ready for "Dead People Liking Things on Facebook" to take you on an entertaining but thought-provoking trip into the digital afterlife. We explore the fascinating realm of deceased Facebook friends' online afterlives with wit, humor, and a hint of irreverence in this unique comedy lecture presentation.

Come along as we go through the Facebook profiles of our friends who have passed away, telling you about their deaths and the hilarious antics that happen when the real world and the virtual worlds merge. We analyze the ridiculousness of our online legacies, uncovering everything from bizarre obituaries to confusing profile updates.

Beneath the humor, though, is a more in-depth examination of what it takes to survive in the digital age.

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