FAQs
What is Cock and Bull Arts?
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Cock and Bull Arts is a Chicago-based nonprofit arts organization dedicated to creating experimental theatre, digital media, new media storytelling, and multidisciplinary arts events. Founded in 2009 by Artistic Director Chris Garcia Peak, the company produces devised theatre works, podcasts, interactive digital stories, and the Sessions Arts Festival.
What does “Cock and Bull” mean?
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The name plays on the English idiom “cock-and-bull story,” referring to a fanciful or imaginative tale — an idea that reflects the company’s commitment to storytelling, performance art, and inventive narratives that challenge audiences.
Where is Cock and Bull Arts located?
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Cock and Bull Arts is based in Chicago, Illinois, USA, and presents work both locally and online through digital platforms.
What types of work does Cock and Bull Arts create?
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Cock and Bull Arts produces a range of artistic work, including:
• Experimental and devised theatre productions.
• Narrative podcasts and audio storytelling experiences.
• Interactive digital storytelling and hybrid gameformance.
• The Sessions Arts Festival, showcasing dance, film, performance, and multimedia.
FAQs
What is The Octopus?
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The Octopus was an interactive choose-your-own-adventure digital story that blends theatre, video, and game elements. Using a web platform as a narrative engine, players explore a dark comedic narrative about conspiracy theories and self-discovery through guided choices and immersive video segments featuring an international cast. The process of creating The Octopus can be found here. The game is no longer available online.
What is Sessions?
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Sessions is Cock and Bull Arts’ multidisciplinary art festival that brings together contemporary artists across performance, dance, film, and experimental media in both in-person and virtual spaces — emphasizing collaboration and new artistic expression.
Can I participate or collaborate with Cock and Bull Arts?
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Yes — Cock and Bull Arts often works with artists, performers, writers, designers, and creative technologists. Visit the Contact or Partnerships page on the website to inquire about development opportunities or collaborations