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What is called the imagination (from image, magi, magic, magician, etc.) is a practical vector from the soul. It stores all data, and can be called on to solve all our “problems.” The imagination is the projection of ourselves past our sense of ourselves as “things.” Imagination (image) is all possibility, because from the image, the initial circumscribed energy, any use (idea) is possible. And so begins that image’s use in the world. Possibility is what moves us.
—Amiri Baraka, “The Revolutionary Theatre”, Liberator, July 1965
Info for Moderators and Presenters
A: Panels are 90 minutes. Moderators should assemble their panel at the venue 15 minutes prior to start time.
A: A moderator sets the tone for the session by making brief remarks, introducing themselves and their panelists to the audience. The moderator also plays a crucial role in the time-management of each session.
A: Typically, to set the stage so to speak – we suggest that a moderator take no more than 2-3 minutes to summarize and provide remarks at the outset of the session. Moderators should introduce their panelists by name and affiliation only, and refer audience to the program for bios.
A: Again, this depends largely upon on how many panelists will be presenting. As a general rule, each presenter has no more than 10-12 minutes to deliver their paper.
A: Yes! All session rooms are equipped with projection screens accompanying audio systems, laptops, microphones, and WIFI. We strongly suggest that prior to the start of your session you arrive at least 15 minutes early so that you can discuss your needs with the technician.
A: Encourage presenters to time the duration of their presentations prior to the panel in order to ensure that it does not go over the 10-12 minutes that they have been allotted.
A: Again, this depends upon on how many panelists have been included in the session. While having a Q&A session isn’t required, depending upon time, we suggest taking no more than 2-4 questions. If you are pressed for time, another option is to encourage attendees to individually pose questions to panelists during downtime between sessions.
A: No venue is more than a seven-minute walk from any other venue.