iContact – the Tactile Tech Opera

Fri. May. 08, 2026 at 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

iContact is an immersive interactive performance piece exploring our relationships with bodies, technologies and ecologies.

The dystopian future arrives and our pet robots, aka phones, have grown larger than (real) life. iPhone A Million And Eleven dangles heavy from the arm, and people have not likely looked at each other for well over a decade. Until some”thing” unexpected arrives on the planet to dissolve the numbness bar and remind human Beings of (their) Nature.

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This is not your typical performance art piece— it’s an immersive event where movement and soundscape come together for a unique experience of collaborative creation and transformation.

Your role as audience member is quickly shifted to performer throughout the piece.

We ask that as a participant you come wearing all black, and in clothing you can move freely in.

This is a shoeless event and we suggest socks! All shoes will be left at the threshold.

You do not need any dance or singing experience to participate.

There will be a Pet Robot Lounge with tiny couches and chairs for your phones to rest or socialize amongst themselves during the show.

We look forward to being in this expansive space with you.

Love, The iContact Team

Trench Heart is an experimental theatre troupe of 7 women from across planet Earth holding space for iContact the tactile tech opera, a 7 act interactive performance. We will tour to 8 cities over the course of 8 weeks, starting here in Boston!

You can find out more about Trench Heart here:  https://www.trenchheart.com/

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Arts at the Armory serves delicious locally sourced food and drink at the Performance Hall bar when doors open (usually one hour before the show). Please arrive early to enjoy dinner and drinks before the event. The full menu can be viewed HERE. Check out Parking/Directions and FAQs for more information about our venue.

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