Emergency Camp
Liu Xiaoyi & Emergency Stairs have dedicated years not only to theatre-making but also to arts education. Xiaoyi has led workshops and courses across the world, sharing his expertise in creation, research, production, curation, and criticism. One of his key initiatives is Emergency Camp, launched in 2024.
Emergency Camp is not a conventional performance training workshop. Instead, it is a platform that emphasizes creative ideation, methodological exchange, and the building of artistic networks.
First Edition of Emergency Camp: “Shuo Wen Jie Zi”
Titled “Shuo Wen Jie Zi” (Interpreting Language and Symbols), this edition explores four key elements—body, space, symbols, and structure – to introduce methodologies for creating non-narrative and experimental theatre.
Instructor: Liu Xiaoyi
Producer: Huang Suhuai
Participants: Chen Yanjun, Dasheng, Jin Mengjiao, Jiang Sida, Liang Weijie, Lea, Li Yuqian, Liao Zhuoya, Meng Jiaoyang, Sun Mingchi, Wu Laifeng, Xinbei, Xiao Ying, Cheng Yaojing, Zhong Xianglin, Zheng Yiran
Observer: Wang Xiaoxin
Dates: January 29 – February 2, 2024
Venue: “Between & Betwixt” @ Pien Chih-lin Museum, Linjiang New District, Nantong, China
Second Edition of Emergency Camp: “Self-Institutionalization”
Through a series of lectures and workshops, this edition explores key themes such as vision, resources, applied research, self-management, structured thinking, archiving, branding, and cultural exchange. The program seeks to examine strategies for artists’ survival and development while fostering a mutual support network among participants.
Instructor: Liu Xiaoyi
Producer: Huang Suhuai
Participants: Chai Siyuan, Chen Shengyu, Chen Zhenghong, Huang Ziyi, Li Jiazheng, Li Yuqian, Liang Weijie, Lin Jing, Liu Linquan, Liu Yanqi, Luo Hanwen, Peng Yameng, Ren Xiaowei, Wang Qian, Wu Jian, Wu Pengfei, Wu Yini, Xiao Ying, Yan Tianyi, Yang Xuejia, Yao Yuchen, Yu Yaoyao, Yueyue, Zhang Yuan, Zhong Xianglin
Researcher: Chen Lin
Interns: Meng Jiaoyang, Li Kaiyang
Dates: December 25 – 31, 2024
Venue: “Between & Betwixt” @ Pien Chih-lin Museum, Linjiang New District, Nantong, China
Other Courses
Apart from Emergency Camp, other short-term courses we have conducted include:
2022
AI Writing Workshop (13 Aug)
City/Country: Online (Southeast Asia)
2020
中文剧评工作坊 Chinese Review Writing Workshop (19 Jun-25 July)
City/Country: Online (Singapore & Malaysia)
亚洲编剧训练营 Asian Playwrights’ Training Camp (4-22 May)
City/Country: Online (China & Singapore)
2019
Theatre Creation Workshop (22-23 July)
City/Country: Yokohama/Japan
Physical Theatre Workshop (12-15 Jun)
City/Country: Ho Chi Minh City/Vietnam
2018
Cross-cultural Exchange Workshop for Young Performing Artists (23 Sep-7 Oct)
City/Country: Taipei/Taiwan
2017
Cross-cultural Exchange Workshop for Young Performing Artists (11-25 Nov)
City/Country: Taipei/Taiwan
Cross-cultural Exchange Workshop for Young Performing Artists (11 Sep-6 Oct)
City/Country: Zurich/Switzerland